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Crime in Paradise

Last activity 22 September 2010 by hkaber

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LisaValencia

Many people ask me about crime in this country - specifically theft. Everyone wants to know how to avoid it and even if they should come here in the first place. I have had my own experiences, living in Costa Rica for three years. As a writer, I have been mulling over and even agonizing over what to say and how to deal with it myself.

After some sweat and tears (no blood!) I wrote an essay on the subject. It is too long to post here. You can find it on my web site, here: travelexperiencecostarica.com/2010/09/07/crime-in-costa-rica/

The short story is: I still love Costa Rica and I'm not leaving any time soon. Like anything else, the major challenge is how you deal with it in your head.

hkaber

When people refer to Costa Rica as the "Switzerland of Central America" I try to remind them that:

1. This is not Switzerland

2. This is Central America

The best advice that works anywhere in the world is to be aware of where you are, and, even where it looks safe, take normal precautions like guarding your belongings.

For those that live here permanently, that is another matter. I have been a security consultant for more than 35 years and regularly publish articles on safe living in Costa Rica and would be happy to speak with anyone. My name is Hamid Kaber and email is Security Consulting Services

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