I've been researching Costa Rica for awhile as my wife and I are considering coming down for a vacation as a first step to possibly moving there as we get close to retiring. The main safety concern I've read about is petty theft. Plus, I'm not really sure what to make of the photo's I've seen of houses with bars on the windows and doors. Is it really that bad?
Also, my wife mentioned to a friend of hers that we were planning to visit and she basically warned her not to go. My wife is a blond with blue eyes and according to this friend, it would be dangerous for her to go anywhere South of the U.S. border, including Costa Rica.
Is this really a concern or is this "friend" full of **it.
Thanks for any replies.
Scott