• Most importantly a pair of BINOCULARS and a field guide
(we especially like "Birds of Costa Rica"). You will
be glad you brought them and they are not available here in Costa
Rica
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Casual clothing for city traveling
• Shirts-cotton or light synthetic, long- and short-sleeved
• Trousers-cotton or light synthetic pants (Jeans not recommended-
too slow to dry, unless you are here with one of our horse trekking
tours.)
• Hiking shorts
• Footwear: waterproof light weight hiking boots, river
sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes/running shoes. If you
do not bring hiking boots please make sure you bring TWO pairs
of tennis shoes. 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
• 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 and film
• Ziplock plastic bags for spillable toiletries
• Extra prescription glasses and medication (if applicable)
• Small day pack or fanny pack for hikes
• Sweater or Jacket, believe it or not it gets chilly here!
• Underwear
• Plastic garbage bags for wet items
• Swimwear
• Bandannas
• Collapsible luggage to store extra items in San José
If you are traveling with kids please visit:
What
to bring for the Kids
