Santa Teresa

San José

Heredia

Alajuela

Cartago

Liberia

San Isidro de El General

Cinema

Culture

Dancing

Events & social

Food & Cuisine

Hiking

Languages

Live Music

Nature

Nightlife

Shopping

Solo Travel

Trekking

Sightseeing

Gabby

Analy

Backpacking

Books

Boozing

Business

Cycling

Education

Fashion

Photography

Sunbathing

Van life

Writing

Animals

Alejandra

Camping

Michie

Health

Annie

Diving

Science

Swimming

Melanie

Isabel

Architecture

History

Lilly

Digital Nomad

Games

Rafting

Running

Skiing

Surfing

Technology

Silvia

Located in Central America, Costa Rica is a tropical paradise where the lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and towering volcanoes offer a myriad of exciting adventures for travel enthusiasts. Known for its impressive biodiversity, Costa Rica harbors a remarkable 5% of the world's species. Its astounding environmental preservation efforts have been lauded worldwide, protecting several endangered species in numerous national parks throughout the country. Visitors to Costa Rica are lured by its attractive tourist destinations such as Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and the stunning Pacific and Carribean coastlines. Moreover, the country is widely recognized for its peaceful history, having abolished its army in 1949. Costa Rica’s rich culture, hospitable locals, and enticing cuisine, characterized by the ubiquitous gallo pinto, create a fascinating experience that makes this tropical Eden an unforgettable travel destination.

Costa Rica

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I really didn’t like San Jose at all.
Especially traveling solo as a woman. I was assaulted because i was wearing a non gold, but golden necklace. My neck was scratched open and I was pushed to the ground in plain daylight, in the middle of a busy street.
The police was standing next to me and didn’t even react. 
In General I was catcalled a lot, I felt I was being observed and followed and avoided going out. I’m sure that there are nicer areas than the ones I was in but I really had no good time.
BE CAREFUL ALWAYS!
and don’t wear any jewelry!

Costa Rica was a breeze as a solo traveler.

Catching taxis or ubers has been very easy and the taxi drivers were always nice and ready to provide advice on safety or just chat.

I never took public transport, just shuttles. But they make it super easy to do (although it is of course more expensive).

The only place that felt a bit sketchy was San Jose as you are easily spotted as a tourist and outside of the main streets it felt a bit unsafe mostly for the lack of people.

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