Going to Costa Rica next week- what should I pack?

Question

Going for 7 days and flying into Liberia. Need advice on what to pack. Will do the normal tourist activities like ziplines, beach, hiking etc, so what should I pack? Thanks

Answer 1

rain gear as this is the rainy season.  insect repellent again as this is the rainy season.  i was in liberia during the dry season

my wife and i stayed at the hilton papagayo in mid-february and had a wonderul time.  i recommend the africa zoo on the southern edge of liberia off hiway 1

Answer 2

i would suggest, go online and check the forecast for that area, for the dates you will be arriving. may give you a better idea. otherwise, BIKINI! ENJOY AND BE SAFE. HAVE FUN.

Answer 3

Recommended Travel Gear

To help make your vacation as convenient and pleasant as possible, we will be sending you a list of suggested travel gear for each of the trips you book with us. Review the list and pack accordingly. Here, we suggest certain very useful tips:

--Three of the most important things to bring to Paradise are a pair of good binoculars, sunscreen and insect repellent.

--An ample supply of your favorite toiletries and health remedies are recommended for your personal comfort. Once on the road, you don't want to waste any of your valuable vacation time shopping for such items should you require them.

--Casual clothing: shirts (cotton or light synthetic, long- and short-sleeved), trousers (cotton or light synthetic pants) Jeans are not recommended (too slow to dry). Hiking shorts. Footwear should be waterproof (light weight hiking boots, river sandals), tennis shoes or running shoes. If you do not bring hiking boots we recommend you bring TWO pairs of tennis shoes. Specially in the rainy season. Check on weather. As soon as one pair gets wet, use that pair any time to you likely to get your feet wet. Go to any length to keep the other pair dry! Socks—bring extra pairs in case feet get wet

--Important things to bring:

Rain gear—poncho, raincoat and umbrella

Hat(s)—with visor for rain and sun protection

Plastic water bottle—especially for hikes

Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb

Camera with spare batteries and plenty of film

Ziplock plastic bags for spillable toiletries

Extra prescription glasses and medication (if applicable)

Small day pack or f***y pack for hikes

Sweater or Jacket (a must for highland explorations)

Underwear

Plastic garbage bags for wet items

Swimwear

Bandannas

Collapsible luggage to store extra items in San José

--Travel Light: A good rule of thumb is to gather together everything you want to bring; then bring half of that. Eliminate all but the essentials and start packing a few days before you leave. That way, you'll have time to think and not worry about what you might be forgetting. Remember, too, you will probably be buying gifts and souvenirs; leave ample room for them in your luggage.

--Packing Tip: To lighten your luggage, choose a color scheme and pack a small selection of clothes from which you can mix and match to create a varied wardrobe.

--Air Travel Packing Tip

We advise you not to pack aerosol cans; they tend to leak during air travel. Also avoid packing glass bottles; use plastic containers instead. Leave at home checkbooks and any credit cards not essential for your trip, valuable jewelry, and, in general, anything that you would hate to lose.

In spite of the heightened restrictions at all airports, visit www.tsa.dot.gov for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) recommendations on what to pack, and make the start of your trip as trouble-free as possible.

Answer 4

anything that makes you confy on a tropical weather

  we are on the rainy season right now

  it rains in the afternoon only

Answer 5

Hi,

I like Sean's list. However, unless you plan on doing heavy hiking in the mountains then a pair of Teva-like sandals will work. I personally use Keens wherever I go. They dry quickly.

Make sure your gear is broken in before you arrive.

Good luck,

carlos

Answer 6

Shorts, tank tops, SNEAKERS, mosquito repellant WITH DEET, sunblock and money for bottled water....

Answer 7

I've been to Costa Rica 3 times (going back in December) and this is my packing list

T-shirts

shorts

hat

2 swimsuits

flip flops

Sturdy footwear for hiking

Small medical kit

Small sewing kit

Toiletries and prescription meds

Sunglasses, spare glasses, contacts

Sunblock

Bug spray

Small Umbrella

Small flashlight

Camera

Guidebook (Lonely Planet or Moon guide)

Journal/writing materials

Spanish/English dictionary

Deck of cards

Frisbee

Some zip lock plastic waterproof bags