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

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08SANJOSE160 | 2008-02-28 14:02 | 2011-03-14 18:06 | 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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    PP RUEHWEB

    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

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    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

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