Packing List
We encourage you to pack light and stay casual, we are at the beach!
IMPORTANT STUFF:
- Passport that does NOT EXPIRE any sooner than 6 months after your travel date!
- Driver’s License (if you plant to rent a car or motorbike during your trip, this is essential)
- $20 USD broken down for travel process (MAKE SURE MONEY ISN’T TORN)
- Any additional spending money for souvenirs
- Any medications or supplements you take
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Food like fruits, meats, seeds, grains, animal products…Costa Rica is strict on protecting their organic crops!
- Slingshots or other weapons
- Recreational drugs are illegal in Costa Rica
CLOTHES + SHOES
- comfortable yoga/active clothes
- shorts
- tank tops/T-shirts
- Sundresses
- Swimsuits/Boardshorts
- sarong or beach cover up
- flip flops
- tennis shoes/water shoes like “Chacos” for the waterfall hike
- long sleeve shirt or jacket, comfy loose pants in case it gets a little chilly (not too often)
- rain jacket or poncho (optional)
- Laundry is available on site for $10/load
PERSONAL CARE:
- REEF-SAFE sunscreen with at least 30SPF to protect your skin and the planet. We like this brand *NO CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS*
- mosquito repellent-we like this natural version
- basic first aid kit (we have one too)
- Body wash + shampoo/conditioner (2 in 1) are supplied at the hotel (a yummy Pina colada scent)
- toothbrush + toothpaste
- hair dyers or styling tools
- Women: feminine hygiene products; tampons are NOT easily found
- hats and sunglasses
- refillable water bottle (we offer free highly filtered water available 24/7) *NO PLASTIC*
- travel journal/books
SURF GEAR:
- rashguard or wetsuit tops/spring suits
- boardshorts + surf swimsuits
- earplugs, surf hat, eyedrops
- Surfboards if you want your own! Educate yourself on the surfboard travel fees so you can plan ahead and avoid surprises. Here is a great resource: https://www.wavetribe.com/blogs/surf-travel/surfboard-airline-fees
