Your assessment
Your answer for La Fortuna, Costa Rica
!Moderate risk
Mostly safe with specific situations to watch for. Read the briefing below.
Recommendation: Travel with caution.
Field Briefing
Mode: I plan to travel · La Fortuna, Costa Rica
SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Costa Rica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
SECTION I·e — Disaster Alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in The Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 04:10:35 UTC
SECTION I·f — Health Notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Costa Rica WATCH · 2026-09-18
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province.
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Level 2 - Chikungunya in Costa Rica ALERT · 2026-07-30
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
SECTION I·g — Recent Headlines
Recent Headlines · Costa Rica
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Natural Disaster Alert: Tsunami Warning (October 9, 2026) Costa Rica
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica (.gov) · 6d ago
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Mystery woman sought after American found dead in Costa Rican tourist destination
FOX 32 Chicago · 1d ago
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Tsunami alert after Panama earthquake: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and 5 other countries at risk | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times · 6d ago
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Tsunami alerts after Panama quake raise concern in Costa Rica
https://www.thetraveler.org/ · 3d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:15:13 UTC
SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment
Travel with caution.
Origin / Destination
| Origin | La Fortuna,, — |
|---|---|
| Destination | La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Costa Rica |
SECTION IV — Trip Readiness
Trip Readiness
Poorly Prepared
Document gap — handle before you go
- verify passport validity
Next actions
- verify passport validity
- passport/visa checked
- vaccines/health advice checked
- travel insurance purchased
- emergency numbers saved
SECTION V — Data Confidence
Data Confidence
Confidence: HIGH
Matched scope: country · Source: country-level
No detailed city match — country-level fallback used.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-14 18:20:53
SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers
Top Risk Drivers
Disaster exposure considerations · disaster
A disaster score of 45 reflects moderate exposure to natural hazards in the region, which requires baseline readiness during exploration.
→ Review local emergency protocols for natural hazards prior to outdoor excursions.
Crime score baseline · crime
A crime score of 40 indicates moderate risk requiring standard situational awareness regarding personal belongings.
→ Secure valuables and maintain awareness of belongings in public areas.
No travel insurance · Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
→ Purchase coverage that includes medical, evacuation, and theft.
Crime exposure · Crime
Pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams are common in busy areas.
→ Use front-facing bags, avoid back-pocket wallets, plan ATM use in daylight.
Personal preparation · Readiness
Preparedness can reduce the impact of small incidents.
→ Save emergency numbers, document copies, and a backup payment method.
SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition
Threat Vector Decomposition
SECTION VIII — Executive Summary
Executive Summary
La Fortuna offers a moderate overall security environment characterized by routine travel conditions and standard precautions typical for Costa Rican adventure tourism destinations. Visitors should account for localized disaster and crime scores while planning travel logistics around the area.
Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing
AI summary: La Fortuna offers a moderate overall security environment characterized by routine travel conditions and standard precautions typical for Costa Rican adventure tourism destinations. Visitors should account for localized disaster and crime scores while planning travel logistics around the area.
Field recommendations
- Plan accommodations in advance using verified listings in regions like Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio.
- Maintain standard vigilance regarding personal belongings in transit.
- Review local advisory guidelines for Costa Rica prior to departure.
- Keep emergency medical information readily available.
- Ensure transportation arrangements are confirmed ahead of arrival.
Sources the AI drew from
These are the public-web snippets fed into the AI for this briefing. Verify any specific claim by reading the source.
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SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
- Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
Restore
- After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
- Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
- Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
- Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
- Update your travel checklist for next time.
- Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.
Route Risk
Transport / route score: 21/100
Route analysis uses baseline route rules. Live route mapping is not connected.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: baseline-demo.
SECTION XIX — Embassy / Consular Guidance
Before travel, check your country's official foreign ministry or embassy website for emergency assistance information.
Scam Patterns
Specific city-level scam pattern data is limited.
SECTION XXI — Digital Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
- Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
- Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
- Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.
SECTION XXII — Money Safety
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
- Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
- Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
- Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
- Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.
Personalized Safety Checklist
Verify Before Departure / Before Movement
- Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
- Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
- WHO/CDC-style health notices
- Local weather agency
- Emergency services in the area you are in
- Your embassy / consulate
- Official immigration / visa source
SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency
| Data used | country-level |
|---|---|
| Estimated data | Yes |
| Fallback logic | city -> country -> world |
| Confidence | high |
| AI used | Yes |
| Search used | Yes |
| Last AI refresh | 2026-10-09 12:00:19 |
| AI refresh status | fresh |
| Notes | No detailed city match — country-level fallback used. |
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.