Costa Rica security alert issued to travelers over rental property break-ins, armed robberies

The US Embassy San Jose has issued a safety alert for Costa Rica.

The warning was issued on November 25, citing studies of current property crimes, monetary crimes and robberies.

“Vacationers have reported burglaries and armed robberies at Airbnbs and different rental properties,” the alert stated.

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In response to Instituto Costarricense de Turismo, virtually 3 million folks visited Costa Rica in 2024.

The warning provides that legal gangs have pressured vacationers to withdraw massive sums of money from ATMs or by making financial institution transfers.

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose has issued a safety alert for Costa Rica, citing monetary crimes, property crimes and robberies. (iStock)

“Don’t present indicators of wealth, akin to carrying costly jewellery or watches,” the embassy advises.

Vacationers are inspired to not journey alone, to stay vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs and by no means go away valuables unattended in autos.

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When renting a automobile, vacationers are instructed to ‘double verify’ [that the] car is locked.” The alert added that “thieves typically use sign blockers to forestall autos from being locked with key fobs.”

As for monetary crimes, vacationers are inspired to set every day withdrawal limits from financial institution accounts, decrease the cash held in any given account, and talk about safety methods with their financial institution earlier than every journey.

“Don’t present indicators of wealth, akin to carrying costly jewellery or watches,” says a brand new warning for Costa Rica. (iStock)

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The nice and cozy paradise is understood for its seashores, rainforests, wildlife and journey actions.

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Though all-inclusive resorts are widespread, there are lots of of rental properties accessible.

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The warning tells vacationers to analysis Airbnbs, rental properties and resorts earlier than touring.

Almost 3 million folks visited Costa Rica in 2024 alone. (iStock)

“Make sure the property has sturdy safety measures and preserve doorways and home windows locked,” the recommendation says.

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“Keep away from properties with evaluations that point out safety incidents.”

The US Division of State has had a stage 2 journey advisory in place since December 10, 2024.

“Keep away from properties with evaluations that point out security incidents,” the recommendation to vacationers says. (iStock)

“Petty crime is frequent all through Costa Rica,” the advisory justification says.

“Violent crimes additionally have an effect on vacationers. This contains armed theft, homicide and assault.”