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Dengue alert in Grecia area
There have been 77 cases of dengue reported in the Grecia area including on the ridges - San Isidro and Cajon. You can also search for 'dengue 2026 Costa Rica' to find more info in English.
Sorry for this wonky image, apparently AI doesn't do Spanish so well (I was just trying to sharpen the image, but AI wanted to update translation as well, Grrrr. I will try to get something better here PDQ!
The sectors where dengue have been reported include Calle Carmona, La Argentina, San Isidro, Tacares and Bolivar/Cajon.
The sectors where dengue have been reported include Calle Carmona, La Argentina, San Isidro, Tacares and Bolivar/Cajon.
4/7/2026
New WhatsApp Channel for U.S. Citizens in Costa Rica
The U.S. Embassy in San Jose has established a dedicated WhatsApp channel to provide U.S. citizens with timely safety and security information while in Costa Rica. The channel, “U.S. Citizen Consular Information: COSTA RICA,” will disseminate:
updated 18/3/2026
- Security alerts and travel advisories;
- Important information regarding consular services; and
- Status updates during emergencies.
updated 18/3/2026
Volcano and Earthquake Alerts
Costa Rica is within the Ring of Fire, the long tectonic belt of volcanos and earthquakes through Central America. In the Central Valley, it’s advised to stay alert for activity, ash fall and air quality. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVISCORI) is a research institute within Universidad Nacional Costa Rica. They monitor seismic and volcanic activity across the nation through a seismographic telemetered network comprised of 25 stations. Updates are made continuously, 24/7.
Poas is an active phreatic volcano controlled by a hyperacid crater lake. Depending on its activity and wind direction, alerts are issued for air quality and ashfall. OVISCORI’s website posts volcanic activity updates along with webcams of all volcanos and earthquake data.