The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, informs U.S. citizens that on Thursday, September 3, the Costa Rican National Emergency Commission and the San Jose Municipal Emergency Committee will stage a citywide earthquake simulation in downtown San Jose.  The simulation is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. The simulation ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, informs U.S. citizens of a series of scheduled protests which will take place tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, 2015, in San José and other locations throughout Costa Rica.  In central San José, an estimated 10,000 individuals are expected to participate in a demonstration organized by the Union of ... Read More»

The Consular Section at U.S.  Embassy San Jose is pleased to announce a Consular Outreach event in San Ramon later this month.  Embassy staff will be available to accept adult passport renewals and to perform notarial services. WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 2015 11:30-12:30 and 2:00-3:00 WHERE: COOPENAE Bank, San Ramon de Alajuela (50 meters north ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy in San Jose alerts U.S. citizens living or traveling in Costa Rica of heavy rain and flooding in the Limon Province and in the areas of Sarapiqui and Turrialba.  At this time Route 32 (San Jose – Limon) and Route 4 (Rio Frio to Puerto Viejo) as well as other roads in ... Read More»

The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, informs U.S. citizens of a scheduled protest which will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in San José beginning at approximately 6:00 a.m.  San Jose taxi drivers are expected to stage a protest that may affect commuters in the San Jose area during the morning rush hour.  ... Read More»