Costa Rica travel advisory
Last updated · latest change by either source
Level 2 — Exercise increased caution
SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.
US State Department
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.
Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
No FCDO advice against travel is currently flagged for this country.
Latest FCDO update: Updated information on customs rules; gang-related violence; fines for unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).
Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 19 May 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.
Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.