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Theft and Crime in Costa Rica
Who’s responsible for the majority of theft problems in Costa Rica. Is it as bad as they say, or do the tourists need to wake up and smell the coffee, or maybe just watch their stuff a little better? Check out this video to find out.
The Costa Rica Travel Channel and Travel Costa Rica Now does not wish to scare you. We are merely reminding you of things you forgot you knew when traveling abroad. The majority of crime as it pertains to travelers (petty theft) in Costa Rica, can pretty much be avoided if you just follow of few simple rules. You will notice that these rules pretty much apply to any tourist destination in the world.
Where ever you are at any given time i.e., your surroundings be- attentive, watchful, aware, vigilant, ready to act, observant, on the alert, and on the ball.
So, a guy that makes about a buck an hour sees this video camera sitting on the passenger seat of this car Never leave valuables in plain sight while in your car, even for an minute.
Pickpockets are mostly found in San Jose and they love to use distraction to relieve you of your valuables. Scam- Someone accidentally spills something on you, and someone else playing the good Samaritan quickly arrives to help. Always keep your wallet and passport in your front pockets if you do have to carry your passport.
If a sketchy person approaches your vehicle while you are stopped at a traffic light or sign, sound the car horn and start foaming at the mouth as its all about perception.
When you can avoid it, never carry your passport with you. Instead, make a copy of the front page AND the page that has your entry stamp from immigration on it. This will usually suffice in a pinch.
Just because a person can speak English does not mean they are your friend.
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13 Responses to “Theft and Crime in Costa Rica”
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December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Oh, for a second I …
Oh, for a second I thought you were talking about Detroit, DC, Chicago, LA, NYC, Miami, Cleveland or Atlanta….. my bad.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
San Jose is the …
San Jose is the of the world.
Jaco is a dump full of crackhead thieves.
Kleptocracy is befitting.
LOL the spill scam ! I left a punk needing about 200 stitches in his face for that one !
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
F’in monkey’s….. …
F’in monkey’s…..as long as they don’t take my Cacique,,,it’s all GOOD!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
At the beach you …
At the beach you might want to watch your stuff…the monkies stole my cookies.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
move to tokyo, and …
move to tokyo, and find out for yourself just how much the Japanese loveeee foreigners. Costa Rica might be a latin american nation but it’s still a western culture.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
yeah you’re …
yeah you’re definitely RIGHT, but Costa Rica often gets an undeserved BAD rap because the tourist aren’t careful….then Blame Costa Rica for their ineptness. thanx for the comment..
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Dude you got to be …
Dude you got to be carefully everywhere, I live in USA and somebody got shot at my apartment complex, also somebody stole my roommate’s stereo from his car. that suck, here in USA the richest country.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
why the would …
why the would I want to go to Tokyo??? tokyo
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
yup. avoid limon …
yup. avoid limon and puntarenas. AVOID DRIVING AT NIGHT.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
It is difficult to …
It is difficult to find a honest person in this little USA country town. Some members of my family, politicians, bankers, preachers, cops etc seems to be a bit lacking in integrity also. I’m not surprised. It seems someone stole my crow bar. Hummm, I wonder what they were up to?
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
armed robbery …
armed robbery happens all the TIME!
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Fu@*!!! i’m moving …
Fu@*!!! i’m moving there….
December 9th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Every tourist …
Every tourist destination? I don’t think so. You could leave a 50 dollar bill on the side walk in Tokyo.