Costa Rica travel advice

Most visits to Costa Rica are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Incidents of violent crime, some targeted at tourists, are on the increase.

The rainy season in Costa Rica normally runs from May to November, coinciding with the hurricane season in the Caribbean.

There is the possibility in Costa Rica of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. On 8 January 2009, an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck central Costa Rica. The epicentre was in Alajuela Province, north of the city of San Jose. On 11 March 2009, there were three earthquakes measuring between 5.2 and 6.0 just off the Pacific coast near Golfito.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel