LUGGAGE

Different airlines allow different weight limits. Check with your airline for accurate up to date information!

If at all possible, pack light! (Tip: It’s often easier to travel with two small suitcases/bags than with one large one!)

Domestic flights limit the weight of luggage in hold to 12 – 15 kilos (depending on the flight and airline).

Don’t Forget!

Important:

  • A Photocopy of your passport
  • A Photocopy of your insurance certificate
  • Your driver’s license (if you plan to drive in Costa Rica)
  • Terra Caribea’s contact information
  • Personal Medications (see paragraph below for suggested first aid kit)
  • A Camera
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen and sunglasses!)
  • Comfortable clothing

Other:

  • Binoculars
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Plastic bags to keep your belongings dry (clothes, cameras, etc.)
  • Power plug adapter (220/110)
  • A Travel alarm clock
  • Flash light and spare battery

First Aid Kit

  • Analgesic such as Acetaminophen (ex. Tylenol) or Ibuprofen
  • Anti-diarrheal medicine (ex. Imodium, Pepto-Bismal)
  • Antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea
  • Sunburn lotion for after sun care
  • Mosquito repellent strong enough for the rainy season!
  • Anti-itch cream (ex. Hydrocortisone cream)
  • Antiseptic spray or disinfectant
  • Band aids, gauze and scissors (Tip: Scissors should not be packed in your carry on)

HIKES

For the Volcanoes

  • Jacket or sweatshirt for the cool evenings (evenings may even be cold, depending on the volcano you are hiking! Pack accordingly).
  • Swim Suit and Towel (You might go swimming in the waterfalls and natural pools).
  • Hiking shoes or boots (muddy, slippery terrain during the rainy season).
  • Long pants

For the Beach

  • Long pants.
  • Hiking boots and waterproof shoes (to walk across fjords).
  • Swim suit and towel (You might go swimming in the waterfalls and natural pools).

RAFTING AND KAYAKING

  • Waterproof shoes with rubber soles
  • A change of clothing
  • Swim suit and towel
  • Quick-dry clothing

BIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, ZIP LINING

  • Long pants.
  • Closed sports shoes.

NIGHT OBSERVATION HIKES

  • Long clothes
  • Closed shoes