Travel Safety

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica issued a Nov. 25 security alert warning American travelers about recent property crimes, including break-ins and armed robberies at Airbnbs and other rentals, and reports of criminal gangs forcing victims to withdraw cash or make bank transfers. The advisory urges tourists to avoid displaying wealth, stay vigilant at banks/ATMs, secure rental cars due to possible key‑fob signal blockers, and research lodging security in advance; it notes a broader State Department Level 2 advisory has been in place since Dec. 10, 2024.