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Latest News ALERTS Between our regular Newsletter UPDATES

A new section with IMPORTANT newsworthy items that happened after our regular Update was released.

Dengue alert in Grecia area - 4 August 2026

There are now 200 reported cases of dengue, with a serious concentration in San Roque and Cajon. Be on the lookout for standing water anywhere, including rain gutters, plant trays, anything that might hold water is a place for the mosquitos to breed. You can also search for 'dengue 2026 Costa Rica' to find more info in English.

The Grecia hospital is currently full of people that have dengue - don't be one of them! This is not something to mess around with.

If you think you have contracted dengue, see your doctor ASAP!
Symptoms listed in graphic below.

The sectors where dengue have been reported include Calle Carmona, La Argentina, San Isidro, Tacares and Bolivar/Cajon.

4/august/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:

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

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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.