Updated 27 November 2024

Costa Rica

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Exercise increased caution

Overview

There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand. Violent crime can include armed robbery, sexual assault, home invasions, gang mugging and car-jacking. Petty crime is significant. 

Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Costa Rica should be aware of are: 

  • Express kidnapping
  • Drink spiking – contamination with methanol is common and has caused death and serious illness
  • Civil unrest—demonstrations and strikes take place occasionally and may disrupt transport services
  • Natural disasters – earthquakes happen regularly, tsunamis are possible and volcanic activity has caused airport closures in the past.

See more detailed travel advice below. 

Nearest office

New Zealand Embassy Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico, Mexico

Street Address:
Jaime Balmes No 8, 4th Floor, Los Morales, Polanco, Mexico D.F. 11510

Telephone:
+52 55 5283 9460

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/mexico

Hours:
Mon - Fri 0930 - 1400

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