• wo of the most important things to bring to Costa Rica are a pair of BINOCULARS and a field guide (we recommend "Birds of Costa Rica"). They are a must for getting a closer look at wildlife and are available for rent in Casa Corcovado
• 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, bring if you want to made horseback riding)
• Hiking shorts
• Footwear: waterproof light weight hiking shoes, river sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes/running shoes. Make sure you bring TWO pairs of 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
• Hat(s)—with visor for rain and sun protection
• Plastic water bottle—especially for hikes
• 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
• Underwear
• Plastic garbage bags for wet items
• Swimwear
• Bandannas
• Collapsible luggage to store extra items in San José
  
  

Hiking boots
Flashlight.
Rain gear—poncho, raincoat and umbrella.
Snorkel equipment available ( fins, snorkel and mask)
Beach mats

Please limit your luggage to 25 pounds (12kg) per person, luggage storage service is available at most hotels.

• A good age-appropriate book—can be anything from a coloring book to a novel
• A scrapbook or journal where kids can make note of sightings of special animals, plants or people. Nature books or field guides that explain what they are experiencing can be helpful for older children.***
• Don’t forget the important teddy bear, pillow or blanket to insure restful sleep.
• While we have a lot of great snacks in Costa Rica, sometimes it’s a good idea to bring a couple packages of the child’s favorite snack so that you can surprise him/her with it.
• Nail clippers, tweezers, cotton swabs, moist wipes for quick clean-ups
• Small first aid kit with things for cuts, bruises and bug bites.
• Eye drops and ear drops
• A camera and film so kids can take their own pictures
• Sunscreen, insect repellent and solarcaine
• Plenty of cotton t-shirts
• Trousers—cotton or light synthetic (Jeans are not recommended because they take too long to dry, just in case that you made Horseback riding)
• Hiking shorts
• Footwear: waterproof, lightweight hiking shows, river sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes. If you do not bring hiking boots for the kids, make sure to bring two pairs of tennis shoes. One pair will stay dry and the other pair will get muddy and wet.
• 2 pairs of socks per day
• Small daypack or fanny pack for hikes, and collecting stuff
• Underwear
• Swimwear and inflatable water wings, if used
• Bandanas
• Favorite hat or sun protection
• Extra prescription glasses and medication (if applicable)
  
  

Hiking boots
Flashlight.
Rain gear—poncho, raincoat and umbrella.
Snorkel equipment available
Beach mats
A couple of games to play
Crayons, magic markers, pens and pencils.
Coloring Book for kids.

Please limit your luggage to 25 pounds (12kg) per person, luggage storage service is available at most hotels.