Costa Rica: Travel Advice Updated
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Costa Rica, covering customs rules, gang-related violence, fines for unauthorized entry into restricted conservation areas, and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity. Travelers are advised to review safety and security information.
Impact and considerations
Business travelers should be aware of safety risks in Costa Rica, including gang violence and natural disasters, and comply with local regulations.
Key points
- FCDO updated travel advice for Costa Rica.
- Covers gang violence, customs rules, and natural disasters.
- Travelers advised to review safety and security information.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 19 May 2026, 18:42
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:28
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026, 18:42
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Costa Rica travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 13 Mar 2013, 08:00