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Viewing cable 08SANJOSE160, COSTA RICA: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL COSTELLO

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08SANJOSE160 2008-02-28 14:30 2011-03-14 18:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy San Jose
Appears in these articles:
http://www.nacion.com/2011-03-12/Investigacion/NotasDestacadas/Investigacion2711772.aspx
http://www.nacion.com/2011-03-10/Investigacion/NotasDestacadas/Investigacion2707705.aspx
http://www.nacion.com/2011-03-10/Investigacion/NotasSecundarias/Investigacion2707712.aspx
http://www.nacion.com/2011-03-10/Investigacion/NotasSecundarias/Investigacion2707716.aspx
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DE RUEHSJ #0160/01 0591430
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 281430Z FEB 08
FM AMEMBASSY SAN JOSE
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 9484
INFO RUEHSN/AMEMBASSY SAN SALVADOR 5199
UNCLAS SAN JOSE 000160 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR H, WHA/CEN 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: OREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON CS
SUBJECT: COSTA RICA: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL COSTELLO 
 
REF: STATE 19699 
 
1.  Embassy San Jose is pleased to grant country clearance to the 
Congressional Delegation led by Congressman 
Jerry F. Costello. The other members of the delegation are: Rep. 
Peter DeFazio (D-OR); Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL); Rep. Henry E. Brown 
(R-SC); Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA); Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-HI); Mr. 
Nick Sabatini, Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, FAA and 
Ms. Janice McKinney, Asst. Director, Office of Interparliamentary 
Affairs; Committee Staff includes: David Heymsfeld, Jimmy Miller, 
Stacie Soumbeniotis, Holly Woodruff Lyons and Christa Fornarotto; 
Army escorts to include: Major Jeremy Glauber, Dr. Deborah Omori, 
Sgt. Will Reinhart, and Sgt. Hermann Thomas who will be in Costa 
Rica from March 1-4, 2008.  The purpose of this visit is to inspect 
commercial aviation maintenance facilities in Costa Rica and confer 
with relevant GOCR officials. 
 
2.  Control Officer:  Robert B. Andrew, office (506) 519-2253, cell 
(506) 824-0955 and Mark E. Kissel, office (506)519-2273, cell 
(506)838-7531. The Embassy after-hours emergency phone number is 
(506) 220-3127. 
 
3.  Accommodations:  Travelers will be staying at the Hotel Real 
Intercontinental. The per diem rate for San Jose is $118.00 for 
lodging, and $78.00 M&IE. 
 
4.  Transportation:  CODEL will be provided transportation.  The 
following is the standard guidance re use of public transporation. 
 
The only taxis available at the airport are the Taxi Aeropuerto 
orange taxis found inside the arrival hall.  Tickets for the orange 
taxis are sold at a ticket booth located immediately inside the 
arrival hall exit doors.  Fares (payable in U.S. dollars or local 
currency) vary according to destination but the cost of a standard 
orange taxi ticket to the Embassy is $12, to the Intercontinental 
Hotel is $14 and to downtown San Jose is $12. Vans are also 
available at increased cost.  If you miss the ticket counter or 
otherwise need assistance with orange taxi service, the company has 
an individual posted curbside from where the orange taxis are 
dispatched.  Taxi Aeropuerto also offers pick-up service and 
transportation to the airport for departing passengers. Reservations 
can be made 24 hours a day by phoning (506) 221-6865. 
 
Elsewhere in San Jose, official taxis are considered safe when using 
standard security precautions.  Official taxis have a yellow 
triangle on the door, an identification number, a taxi light on the 
roof of the car, and generally have working meters.  Ask if the 
meter is functioning before entering the cab.  If the meter is not 
functioning, the cost of the fares should be negotiated prior to 
entering the cab.  Official taxis are also easily obtainable from 
hotels. 
 
Unofficial taxis come in all shapes and sizes and should be avoided. 
 
 
5.  Public Affairs:  The Embassy Public Affairs Office 
(506-519-2287) is the Embassy's designated point of contact with the 
press and will handle any media issues in coordination with CODEL. 
 
6.  Travel documents/Threat assessment/Local conditions: All 
official visitors must travel with passports, preferably official or 
diplomatic.  Without a valid passport, a visitor lacks official 
status in the eyes of the Costa Rican Government.  However, no 
repeat no visa is necessary. 
 
Important - Please note: The Costa Rican government recently 
instituted a requirement that persons traveling to Costa Rica from 
certain countries in South America and Sub-Sahara Africa must have a 
valid yellow fever vaccination.  Those affected South American 
countries are: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana and 
Venezuela. Please refer to our Embassy Internet website for more 
information at http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/cs/. 
 
Dengue fever is present throughout Costa Rica, as is it in most of 
Central America.  Dengue is a severe, flu-like illness spread by 
day-biting mosquitoes.  There have been many cases in San Jose, but 
most occur in the warmer lower-lying areas of the country because 
more mosquitoes are found there.  There is no vaccination for 
dengue.  Treatment is limited to reducing discomfort.  It is 
strongly recommended that insect repellents containing DEET be used, 
long pants and long sleeve shirts be worn, as well as protection by 
window and door screens. 
 
During this time of heightened security alerts, all travelers should 
consult the Department's website for the latest public announcements 
or other safety notices at www.travel.state.gov or 
http://sanjose.usembassy.gov/uscitizen.html. 
 
Costa Rica is currently rated as a "high" crime threat post.  The 
increasing use of violence during the commission of a street crime 
is a threat to all visitors.  Travelers are urged to exercise 
caution, as in any large city.  Local law enforcement agencies do 
not act according to U.S. standards and have limited capabilities. 
Jewelry should not be worn on the streets.  Large amounts of cash 
should not be displayed.  The downtown area of San Jose should be 
avoided at night because of the increase of criminal activity that 
occurs in this area. 
 
Credit card fraud and credit card "number skimming" is a rapidly 
growing crime.  Visitors should avoid using debit cards for 
point-of-sale purchases, as a skimmed number can be used to clean 
out an account.  Visitors should check their credit card accounts 
frequently. 
 
Visitors are advised to avoid unofficial moneychangers who may offer 
better rates but who often trade in counterfeit currency.  The 
present rate of exchange is approximately 493 Costa Rican colones to 
one dollar.  Accommodation exchange is available at a comparable 
rate at the airport. 
 
Visitors should exercise caution if they will be driving in Costa 
Rica.  The combination of poor road conditions, erratic driving, and 
pedestrian and animal traffic make driving very treacherous.  Costa 
Rica has one of the highest accident rates per automobiles in the 
world.  The Embassy strongly recommends against driving outside of 
the San Jose area at night. 
 
Vehicles should not be left unattended or packages left visible 
inside them. 
 
Costa Rica is an earthquake zone and periodically experiences 
significant tremors. 
 
Visitors should be careful not to eat peanuts or products made from 
peanuts grown in Costa Rica because they may harbor aflatoxin, which 
is suspected in the causation of liver cancer. 
 
7.  Personal Computers:  Please be advised that State Department 
regulations prohibit installation or use of privately-owned 
computers in any State Department building.  Visitors must notify 
the Regional Security Office in advance if they intend to use U.S. 
Government-owned portable computers in the Chancery. 
 
Brennan