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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:

• Security alerts and travel advisories;
• Important information regarding consular services; and
• Status updates during emergencies.

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updated 18/3/2026

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.