Why Costa Rica Real Estate?
Culture
Low Crime Rate
The crime rate in Costa Rica is extremely low when measured up against other countries in Latin America. There are several historical factors that play into the safety and security of life in Costa Rica. The first level of praise goes to the Costa Rican people. Peaceful, cultured, wealthy and highly educated describe Costa Ricans. They are more likely to stop and ask where you got something than to try to take it away. People, especially tourists, hardly ever fall victim to crimes. Another reason for the low crime rate is the excellent domestic police force. Preventing organized crime and securing the boarders from drug trafficking are their main responsibilities. It is rare that they have any crime to deal with locally with the exception of some petty theft.
Regardless, ordinary safety measures should always be taken so abide by the rules of common sense. By no means should you ever leave luggage unattended, do not look like a target (a.k.a. wear too much jewelry), keep essential documents in safe places, and do not carry excess amounts of cash and steer clear of areas that are clearly dangerous or unsafe.
