If you don’t absolutely need it with you, don’t bring it. We will be changing hotels every 2 days, you need to be able to carry your own bags and be responsible for all of your own belongings while we are gone.
Do not bring expensive jewelry or watches. There may not be anywhere to lock up your valuables while we are away and Mr.Silva and the chaperons are already responsible for 16 very valuable items (all of you).
Do not bring your absolute favorite hat/shirt/necklace that you will be devastated if you lose/forget it.
We will be getting wet and/or dirty just about every day. If you do wear a watch be sure it can handle water. If you plan on bringing a camera or small electronics it is not a bad idea to invest in a wetbag. You should plan on bringing your own towel for use at the waterfall and at the beach. The hotels will not provide them.
Sunblock is a must! We will be very close to the equator and the sun is very strong. This will be required for the kayaking excursion.
In contrast to my first statement, if you think you will need certain toiletries, be sure to bring them with you. The local equivalent of CVS may not have exactly what you are looking for. Better to have something and not need it than not be able to find something specific that you need.
On the last trip we were able to find Wi-Fi at all of our hotels. This may or may not be the case. If you plan to bring a phone with you, remember to turn off the roaming so you are not hit with a rather large international bill.
We will have a rather lengthy layover on the way to Costa Rica. Please bring money and plan on eating at the airport. Remember, even if there is a McDonalds there, there will be no Dollar Menu, more like the $5 Menu. Bring something to keep yourself entertained as we will not be leaving the airport.
Packing Ideas
Shoes
amphibian hikers or river/reef sandals
hiking walking shoes
beach sandals/flip-flops
Clothes
tshirts
shorts
tank tops
long sleeve shirt
sweatshirt (it can get cold in the mountains in Monte Verde)
long pants - convertible pants
underwear
socks
light, packable rain jacket or packable waterproof poncho
sleep clothes
bandana
hat
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