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Travel Advisory Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Travel Advisory Level 2: Exercise increased cautionin Costa Rica due to crime. Read More…<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0National Stadium of Costa Rica, San Jose<\/p>\n Event:\u00a0The Presidential Inauguration of Laura Fern\u00e1ndez will take place on May 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the National Stadium of Costa Rica. The event will draw large crowds to the area, and movements of foreign dignitaries and government officials could further complicate normal traffic patterns.\u00a0 The United States Embassy has re-scheduled all routine visa and passport appointments originally scheduled for May 7 and 8, but the Consular Section will remain open for emergency services.<\/p>\n Actions to Take:<\/p>\n
Avoid any demonstrations or protests.
Be aware of your surroundings, particularly in large crowds.
Monitor local media for updates including traffic reports.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Remember that Costa Rican law prohibits foreigners from participating in political demonstrations.
<\/p>\n Assistance:<\/p>\n U.S. Embassy San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica<\/p>\n +506 2519-2000<\/p>\n ACSSanJose@state.gov<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/cr.usembassy.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n State Department \u2013 Consular Affairs\u202f<\/p>\n +1 (888) 407-4747 or +1 (202) 501-4444<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Costa Rica Country Information\u00a0<\/p>\n Costa Rica International Travel Information<\/a>\u00a0(travel.state.gov<\/a>)<\/p>\n Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a>\u00a0to receive security updates.<\/p>\n U.S. Embassy San Jose WhatsApp Channel<\/a>\u00a0(mobile only)<\/p>\n Follow us on\u202fFacebook<\/a>\u202fand\u202fX<\/a><\/p>\n
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