Simple Safety Rules When Traveling In Costa Rica

Costa Rica is on the rise as a tourist destination. This tranquil tiny country in Central America is the only country without an army, which was abolished back in 1948. To this day they continue to live peacefully in this tropical paradise.

While traveling to any foreign country there are just unspoken safety tips you should always follow. Costa Rica is no different. Having a vacation that you enjoy and is free of stress is easy in Costa Rica so make your plans and don’t forget these simple things.

Costa Rica accepts American dollars and their currency, colones. Many establishments frown upon traveler’s checks because they take a long time to collect from the bank. There are stories from many business owners who will tell you that they have been burned with Traveler’s check either by the bank or patrons therefore, they are leery to accept them.

Many people do feel safer traveling with traveler’s checks and that is fine. However, remember to write the numbers of the check’s down and keep them in a different location then the traveler’s checks. Never exchange your money on the streets and take your traveler’s checks to a bank and exchange them for dollars or colones.

Keep your passport in the safe with your plane tickets back at the hotel and all you need to have is a copy of your passport, including the current visa stamp page. If you are driving a rental car, then always keep a current driver’s license with you. Make sure that your car documentation is current and in the glove compartment of the car as well.

Funny as it might sound, while driving in San Jose, it is suggested that you keep your doors locked and windows up. There is petty theft in this populated downtown area so keep personal belongings off the seat. We also advise that you never pick up hitchhikers, which you will see a lot of on the road.

My Uncle has visited Costa Rica many times and always says, “Costa Rica is the only place I know where you can pick up a hitchhiker carrying a machete and not feel threatened.” Costa Rican’s use these uncharacteristic tools to cut the grass and overhanging tree branches from the roadways. So don’t freak out when you see them traveling down the road brandishing their gardening tools.

Over the last two years I have spent in this peacefully beautiful country, I have never run into any type of trouble at all. The Tico’s, as they refer to themselves, are gracious, friendly and hospitable. Many families over the years have opened their doors to me like I was part of their family.

Costa Rican’s are extremely hard working, most making an average of $500.00 per month to live. However, they want for nothing and are willing to share whatever they have with you. So treat them respectfully and you will get the same in return.

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