SECURITY•SAFETY MESSAGE for U.S. Citizens•ExPats Living in or Visting Costa Rica: (being updated regularly)

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, informs U.S. citizens of a scheduled protest that will take place today, 


WHEN:
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 approximately 4pm

WHAT:

A pro-Cuban organization will march from 



WHERE:

in front of the U.S. Embassy

The majority of protests in Costa Rica are non-violent in nature.  However, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.  You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Costa Rica enroll in the Department of State’s

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at
Travel.State.Gov 

STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. 

If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution.  Read the Country Specific Information for Costa Rica. 

For additional information, refer to

“A Safe Trip Abroad”
travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/checklist.html

on the State Department’s website.

Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. 

You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.

These numbers are available from 8am-5pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 

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U.S. EMBASSY•CONSULATE IN COSTA RICA

Follow them on: 

FACEBOOK 
Embajada de Estados Unidos en Costa Rica

facebook.com/SanJose.USEmbassy

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 TWITTER 
 Twitter.com/USEmbassySJO  •  @USEmbassySJO

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download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.

LOCATION:
The U.S. Embassy•Consulate in San Jose is located at
Avenida 0-Central and Calle 120
Pavas-Rohrmoser, Costa Rica.

If you are a U.S. citizen in Costa Rica that require URGENT ASSISTANCE, the

EMERGENCY NUMBER:
(506) 2-519-2000

CostaRica.USEmbassy.gov  •  ACSSanJose@state.gov

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