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I’ve been there 4 times without incident BUT I think much crime depends on where you go and how you look.
Popular cities, beaches and tourist spots are perfect crime area’s.Rental cars can be spotted a mile away which is the first problem.
Remembering that your not in America is another simple defense BUT many have forgotten it.
Pull into liberia and leave your luggage in the car while getting lunch. OUCH! All gone!Heading to the beach near Tamarindo to watch your husband Surf……
another ouch! Everthing cleaned out while standing 30 ft from the car.I never leave my car alone in the larger towns and NEVER leave ANYTHING in the car visible….. Always hidden with the expensive stuff under the seat.
Let them take my bag but they may not get under the seat. ALL electronics, cash and documents NEVER leave my body.
Backpack on my back always and WITHOUT the BIG SONY label blaring !!
And I never look like I would if I were in Hawaii……..shaved, Jewelry, gold watch, camera around my neck, loud shirt with crazy colors etc.
Your asking for it.
I love CR but simple defenses can make the difference.
Kenny S>It’s on the main hwy and is on the south side of the road.
If I remember correctly, it had a painting of a huge shopping cart on the side. It looked like a supermarket in the U.S.
The dirt road across the street has a large ranch on it and the hills above are being graded for home sites. the rest of the road leads back miles with private homes. Kenny S>I’ve been down there a few times and have never run into that but what about renting a home?
The low cost / no cost option may be hard to come by in CR .
Those opportunities may come after you move and start making connections and friends. K>S>ALAMO rent a car in the airport, near hotel Mango and in Arenal have been nothng but EXCELLENT!
Great help, great price and your Visa Platinum card picks up most of the insurance! Kenny S<Thanks, I was wishing that the company was in Costa Rica.
The price just doubled when I found out it is in California.
I have a feeling it’s not as cheap as one might expect especially for someone on a tight budget. Kenny >S
