Current Safety Advice for Travel in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of Central America’s safest destinations, but rip currents, roads and theft from cars catch tourists out. Here is the current safety picture and how to plan.
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Are There Snakes in Costa Rica? Should You Be Worried?
Costa Rica has around 140 snake species, including the terciopelo, bushmaster and coral snakes. Here is where they live, how rare bites to visitors are, and how to stay safe.