Peticolas
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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15
About me
American, Married
Speaks a little Spanish
Registration: 12 January 2017
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Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Thanks to all who posted. Please don't spend any more time on this post. I decided not to spend years in Costa Rica. I'll still visit! Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Thanks for your note pebs. It's not just what people say on this board. According to the U.S. State Department, crime has really soared in Costa Rica in the last few years. Now they may turn that around next year. I don't know. If I already ... Read More
Base Town to explore central valley by Peticolas
Hi all. We did a tour in Costa Rica in 2013 and enjoyed it. My wife and I are planning to come down to Costa Rica for a month in June or July of this year. If we move down, we would definitely prefer the central valley area, some place much cooler ...
Thanks for the responses, After reviewing some more info, I think Costa Rica's crime rate is just getting too high for us to consider it. Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
I reviewed the U.S. State Department site, and apparently, Costa Rica is slightly safer than Panama, but Costa Rica's crime rate is rising substantially and Panama's is falling. They rate both as having a "high" crime rate. Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Anyone know if Panama is safer? Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Well, thanks for your responsiveness. I'm torn. On the one hand, I think maybe I should just get cheaper gear. On the other, I wonder if, once you have resident status, you can get a permit to carry a handgun? Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Maybe I asked this in the wrong way. No one wants to assure me that I will not be robbed. Given that there is a lot more crime in Costa Rica in recent years, is there an insurance policy I can buy there against this kind of personal theft? Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Maybe I'll just need to explore safer places than Costa Rica. Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Not an option for a serious photographer. Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Sorry if I was unclear kohlerias. I meant that, because I was carrying a tripod, thieves would figure out the backpack held camera equipment, and go about robbing me. Read More
Base Town to explore central valley by Peticolas
Hi all. We did a tour in Costa Rica in 2013 and enjoyed it. My wife and I are planning to come down to Costa Rica for a month in June or July of this year. If we move down, we would definitely prefer the central valley area, some place much cooler ...
Thanks for the tip, MauroN. Since it's close by, we will definitely check it out. Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe? by Peticolas
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ...
Thanks for the response. I do carry my camera gear in a backpack, except my tripod. I would not leave my gear on a table or beach unattended for even a moment, even in the U.S. I'm not concerned about a snatch and grab. I'm a big guy to try ... Read More
Carrying camera - is it safe?
Hi all. With all the talk of robberies and not carrying "luxury" goods around, I'm beginning to wonder if it will be safe to carry my camera (an expensive camera) around. It is sort of a decided downer if I can't feel safe about ... Read More
Base Town to explore central valley by Peticolas
Hi all. We did a tour in Costa Rica in 2013 and enjoyed it. My wife and I are planning to come down to Costa Rica for a month in June or July of this year. If we move down, we would definitely prefer the central valley area, some place much cooler ...
Thanks. I'll shoot you an email just so you have a contact. We don't know dates yet but we'll certainly take you up on your offer. Read More
Base Town to explore central valley
Hi all. We did a tour in Costa Rica in 2013 and enjoyed it. My wife and I are planning to come down to Costa Rica for a month in June or July of this year. If we move down, we would definitely prefer the central valley area, some place much cooler ... Read More