ABOUT THE LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA BLOG

I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

U.S. Embassy WARNING - Motorcycle INS Demonstration in San Jose - November 27, 2012

Today, November 27th, beginning at approximately 10am approximately 1000 motorcyclists began a demonstration outside of the headquarters of the Instituto Nacional de Seguros - INS.   El Instituto de Nacional Seguros is located in downtown San Jose, at the location of the Museo de Jade, on Calle 9, between Avenidas 9 and 11.  

The motorcyclists will be soon be making their way to the Casa de la Presidencia in Zapote.  

SOME PLACES to check for 
TRAFFIC UPDATES:


Or call 2-222-9245 (they often have someone there that speaks English!)  
800-8726-7486 (recording)

Also, Costa Rica TV News Channels


MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROTEST • DEMONSTRATION AT:

Although protests in Costa Rica are normally non-violent in nature, they always have the potential for violence.  

The Embassy recommends that Americans avoid these areas until the protest subsides. 

Other protests and road closures may occur with little or no warning, so American citizens should closely monitor news coverage of the protests and potential border closures and defer traveling to and within areas known to have protest activity. The Embassy continues to caution its employees and all U.S. citizens to exercise heightened security awareness and avoid crowds and any areas where there are demonstrations or where confrontations could occur.
Demonstrations in Costa Rica generally are peaceful and rarely affect tourists. However, demonstrators in Costa Rica have been known to block traffic on roads or disrupt travel. 

Visitors to Costa Rica may also be inconvenienced by infrequent work stoppages and strikes. 

The Costa Rica Constitution prohibits political activity by foreigners; such actions may result in detention and/or deportation. 

Travelers should avoid political demonstrations and other activities that might be deemed political by the Costa Rican authorities. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution if in the vicinity of any protests.

For up-to-date information on security, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at  travel.state.gov.    Further information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Information on services for American citizens visiting or living in Costa Rica can be found on the U.S. Embassy, Costa Rica website at  CostaRica.usembassy.gov.   
U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Costa Rica are encouraged to enroll in the State Department’s  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in case of an emergency.



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