Upon departure every tourist is required to pay an airport tax. Regulations and requirements for international travel may change at short notice. Before finalizing travel arrangements, you are advised to contact the appropriate diplomatic or consular authority. Security Petty crime is frequent in Costa Rica. Thefts, especially in urban areas, and car break-ins are common.
Thefts take place on the street and from cars.
U.S. passports are a particular target. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the U.S. Embassy. Some remote trails in national parks have been closed because of the low number of visitors and reported robberies of hikers in the area. Tourists should check with forest rangers for current park conditions. Many doctors in both the national health system and private clinics have been trained abroad and are fluent in English.