Women living in Costa Rica consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Women living in Costa Rica consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
On average 3% percentage of women in Costa Rica have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
I’ve always felt safe walking here, the locals normally say to avoid dark lonely places at night, walk with a companion whenever possible. Don’t approach strange motorcycles specially if they walk indoors and don’t remove their helmet
Posted: October 27, 2024I would not recommend walking around alone in the dark, just take care of your private things… Although most of the people are nice, most of them dont speak english. So it is good to know the basics in spanish
Posted: October 20, 2024Just don’t walk alone in the dark. Most people are friendly and would give you advice. Avoid drinks that you didn’t purchase. Downtown San Jose is not super clean, so tourist areas are much better, safer, and more affordable.
Posted: August 9, 2024It's generally very safe; however, there will always be bad people who want to cause harm or people who harm others to satisfy their own needs. You need to take good care of yourself and be attentive to your surroundings at all times, especially when you're with children.
Posted: July 12, 2024Johnna
It is safe as long as you do not visit uncrowded places or walk at night, but tourist places usually have many police officers always watching. The part that I least recommend is the capital San Jose, there is not much to see and it is more unsafe.
Posted: June 2, 2024Lilly
The Tortuguero National Park is a very quiet and very safe place. We can walk through its streets on foot or on bicycles since there are no cars or motor vehicles.It is a place where we all know each other. We are a united community
Posted: June 2, 2024Fairly safe, but lately I am hearing some stories about violent attacks/robbings on strangers but also friends of mine. I know that the local taxis at night are not super safe, but the bus is. Catcalling happens daily to me but personally I never been involved in something. Women should take extra care and not walk alone/without male companion in the night.
Posted: April 6, 2024I have lived here since I was born. fortunately, I have never been a victim of assaults or robbers, still, be careful with your stuff... I have to say that I have always hated guys in the streets that always let out a "Good Morning" with this gross accent.. or worse.. they are not respectful at all, I don't know why they do what they do, but they do.. a lot... so be aware! Is not all the time, not all men do, mostly older, disrespectful men or homeless, but yes..
Posted: March 15, 2024based on 57 experiences from female travelers
Felt very safe and everyone was so friendly, helped ti speak spanish but not essential. Great places all over the country, felt safe travelling and going to different places. People were always helpful and kind
Posted: October 21, 2024Anna
Costa Rica
I really Like Costa Rica, the nature ist beautiful and mostly everyone is so Open minded and friendly. But I would absolutely recommend to not walk around alone when it is dark… just take care of youre private things and better take youre jewellry off.
Posted: October 20, 2024Anna
I am 19 years old and normally live in the south of Germany, I am here for 3 months.
andi
i love to meet new people and i’m always on the lookout for new experiences :)