Skosh wrote:
"This is not the first time authorities have warned about targeted and violent crimes involving tourists and retirees. The U.S. State Department currently lists Costa Rica under a questionable Level 2 Travel Advisory when in reality, it’s the most dangerous country in Central America."
Surprised to read that in the article. I recall it used to be the safest country in Central America. I imagine they’ll find her soon as she’s leaving a trail with using his stolen credit card. What a terrible thing. Poor guy was just wanting to enjoy his retirement. Another reminder that you need to be careful out there.
Costa Rica and El Salvador have "switched places" in regards to crime. Things can change... Singapore used to be a crime ridden shit hole back in the day. Still an authoritarian government, but very little crime. When I was in Tamarindo, I was advised not to walk around very late at night. And that's a small surfing community, not a big city.