Your passport is unique, take care of it! Always carry a copy of your passport and keep the original in the safe at your hotel along with money, jewelry and other valuables.

Currency exchange, mainly use banks or authorized exchange houses. For bank procedures, the original passport must be presented.

It is recommended to use ATMs that are located in public places such as shopping centers, shopping malls, malls. Do not accept help from strangers, do not give out keys.

Belongings, such as bags, wallets or others. Don't leave your belongings unattended, keep them close and don't let go.

Public transport. If you use a taxi, uber, or others, verify that it is official in the country. In Costa Rica, the public vehicle, like the taxi, is red, with a triangle on the door that details the license plate. Verify that you have a rate meter.

If you use a rental vehicle, make sure you keep the doors closed and locked, and do not leave valuable items in plain sight on the seats.

Accident or actions to stop the vehicle by strangers. Do not stop at unknown signs and if you have an accident wait for the traffic officer.

Protection of girls and boys. In Costa Rica we protect our children and adolescents. The sexual exploitation of minors is a crime punishable by law.