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Costa Rica Packing List


Absolutely

  • passport and a copy stored separately
  • walking shoes or hiking boots
  • necessary medications
  • a couple pairs of long pants/jeans
  • at least two forms of money
  • light weight rain jacket, poncho or small umbrella
  • a couple sweaters or long sleeve shirts for cool nights
  • enough clothes to last at least 1 week (you’ll be able to do laundry)
  • daypack/backpack
  • toiletries

Recommended

  • student ID for discounts
  • small alarm clock or watch
  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen
  • bathing suit
  • sunscreen
  • ear plugs
  • insect repellent
  • camera
  • at least one pair of semi formal clothes for a nice dinner/church/going out at night
  • books, magazines, journals—things to keep you occupied during downtime
  • light jacket or windbreaker
  • Spanish dictionary/phrasebook
  • supplemental meds
  • beach towel
  • flip flops and/or sandals
  • notebook and pen for new Spanish words/phrases
  • money belt

Other ideas

  • binoculars
  • Swiss Army knife
  • hat
  • disposable camera (for beach)
  • plastic bags to protect your belongings
  • flashlight
  • garbage bags (to separate dirty clothes)
  • sunscreen
  • travel pillow

Consider leaving at home

  • cell phone
  • unnecessary ID’s (driver’s license/work) and charge cards
  • valuables, such as expensive jewelry, IPods, CD’s, very expensive cameras and video cameras

 

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