Incident Details
On 23 July, the Costa Rica National Emergency Commission issued Red (high risk) and Orange (medium risk) ratings for the central and eastern regions of Costa Rica. Heavy rainfall caused approximately 500 landslides and flooding incidents, which will likely continue through 26 July 2021. Routes 10, 32, 36, 224, 225, 230, and 415 are closed in several places. Several individuals have been declared missing.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan for significant travel delays and develop a plan to secure food and water over the coming days. Contact your program leaders if you have questions and monitor the incident via local sources.
