Costa Rica Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Costa Rica faces a moderate risk from violent crime and sexual assault, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 2

Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime. Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime also affects tourists. This includes armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault.

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UK FCDO

Level 1

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Costa Rica at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Costa Rica at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Costa Rica?

The US State Department currently rates Costa Rica at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Costa Rica?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Costa Rica. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.