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Local Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Download pdf of Frequently Asked Questions
• What goods and services are available near Palm Springs? What amenities and conveniences
• are close to Palm Springs?
• Is there crime in the local area?
• What recreation and outdoor activities are there close to Palm Springs?
• Do I need to know how to speak Spanish to be comfortable communicating with local people?
• Where can I learn to speak Spanish?
Petty theft and burglaries are on the rise with the growing population of tourist and foreign nationals. Home and car break ins are increasing. It is wise to lock up and protect your belongings. Crime that involves physical harm is very rare.
Palm Springs is in a rural area, thus removed from the regular occurrences of petty crime in the denser urban areas. However, like most developments in Costa Rica, as a precaution we will have on site security.