AT BLACK CAR, YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.
WHETHER YOU'RE EXPLORING OUR VIBRANT CITIES OR REMOTE JUNGLES, THESE SIMPLE TIPS ENSURE YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH COSTA RICA IS AS SAFE AS IT IS UNFORGETTABLE.
General Safety Tips
Carry Your Passport
When traveling far from your hotel, always carry your passport and be cautious. If staying nearby, keep your passport and other important documents in your hotel’s safe, and carry a copy of the relevant information (first page, arrival stamp).
Use Hotel Safes
Safeguard your valuables by storing them in your hotel’s safe deposit box.
Watch Your Belongings
Always keep an eye on your possessions in public areas, such as the hotel lobby, restaurants, and transport hubs.
Travel & transport tips
Ask for Safe Routes
Always inquire at your hotel’s front desk about the safest routes and transportation options, especially when traveling at night.
Use ATMs Safely
Safeguard your valuables by storing them in your hotel’s safe deposit box.
Car Safety
Keep windows closed and doors locked when driving or parked. Do not leave items inside the car. If you experience a flat tire or feel followed, do not stop. Call 9-1-1 or drive to a populated area for assistance.
Personal safety tips
Secure Use of Phones and Guides
When checking your phone or guidebook, do so in safe, public areas. Avoid stopping in front of strangers; ask for help from a police officer if needed.
Currency Exchange
Safeguard your valuables by storing them in your hotel’s safe deposit box.
Protecting Children and Teenagers
Keep windows closed and doors locked when driving or parked. Do not leave items inside the car. If you experience a flat tire or feel followed, do not stop. Call 9-1-1 or drive to a populated area for assistance.