I don't get what is so great about Costa Rica?

Question

I've been here 5 months,mugged twice and the 3rd time just said enough and run(lucky he didn't follow).My mom who is 60 was attacked during the day and hurt bad.People saw this,men and women they just stood and looked...I haven't met a person here that hasn't been robbed,attacked or know a few people that have.The police does absolutely nothing.The first two times didn't even show up after calling 911.Come to find out that they don't jail if the theft is under $400.Why isn't there more warning about Costa Rica?You look up the web and all they say "lower crime rate compare to Latin America..".Well,I never had a problem in Panama and here is just an epidemic.Locals will tell you - don't walk,don't carry too much cash but where is the warning from officials?Beside that if you go to San Jose is nothing but garbage.I am sorry but for all those that like to rub that tico is the best,next time Panama have my money.Nothing compares to Bocas.Two weeks to go and Costa Rica - NEVER AGAIN!

Answer 1

Thats the REAL Costa Rica the travel agents fail to tell their clients about. Its all about advertising the country as "heaven", a "civilized jungle", ect. ect. Costa Rica might have its nice things here and there (as every country in the world does) but the reality is that it is still a "3rd world country" like the rest of Central America, sadly. Central America has a lot of potential but there are many things that hold it back. As for the crime, i have never seen a website go into specifics other than "lower crime compared to blah blah blah" or "use common sense". Truth be told that Costa Rica is not the safest country in Central America, it is the second safest. Also, San Jose is the most dangerous city in Costa Rica, the majority of crime that happens in the country is in San Jose. Buts its also wrong to say Bocas del Toro is safe, danger, in all shapes and form, is everywhere.

Answer 2

hi

please just mention AND THERE IS NOT CRIME AT ALL.

DO YOU KNOW OF SUCH A PLACE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD?.

JUST LET ME KNOW

CRIMES LIKE THE ONES YOU MENTIONED ARE NOT NEWS ANY MORE IN MIAMI OR ANY OTHER  MAJOR CITY

THANK YOU

Answer 3

i agree.

Costa Rica is a beautiful place.

That's not to say that it's not dangerous.

and hey, Martinique also used to be a wonderful place to visit, i'm sure.. (yet now it constantly smells like urine).

It's sad that it's all come down to violence, corruption, ignorance, crime and sickness..  

We can only hope that the situation will get better in the future so that it can once again be a beautiful place for the generations after us to enjoy.