Costa Rica Packing List for Women: Bold Spirit Travel

IMPORTANT: You are limited to one bag weighing 45 lbs. This restriction is due to the driver who will lift and handle your luggage. It also has to do with van space. You should also plan to bring a day-pack.

Feel free to bring:

  • 1 suitcase

  • 1 day pack

  • 1 purse

No laptops please. If you need to stay connected, use your phone or a tablet — something lightweight.

The following items are Bold Spirit Travel packing recommendations. Please remember that these are guidelines and that your personal preferences will dictate what you will want to bring.

Clothing

  • 1 pair sport sandals (TEVAS and Keen are good)

  • 1 pair sneakers for our forest hikes, boots not necessary

  • 1 pair slacks, blue jeans, or leggings (Monteverde can be cooler – 65 degrees)

  • 7 pairs underwear

  • 2-3 sports bras

  • 1-2 lightweight dress (we like Toad & Company)

  • 2 pairs shorts or skort (quick dry fabric)

  • Pajamas

  • Eye mask for sleeping if needed

  • 2 pair socks for our forest hikes

  • 2-3 T-shirts or tank tops

  • 1 swimsuit

  • 1 swimsuit cover-up for pool/beach

  • 1 long sleeve shirt (Monteverde can be cooler; airplane is cold)

  • 1 rain jacket (again, for Monteverde and unexpected tropical storms)

  • 1 sun hat

  • 1 fleece or sweater for Monteverde

DAY PACK

  • 1 water bottle (quart or liter size, you can refill at hotel )

  • 1 rain jacket

  • 1 tube reef-safe sunscreen

  • 1 pair sunglasses

  • 1 insect repellent

  • Your phone, wallet

  • Snacks – Luna, Power Bars, etc.

  • A face mask (in case you are sick)

  • Kleenex

OTHER ITEMS

  • Your passport and ID (make photocopies, too)

  • 1 COVID self-testing kit

  • 1 pair flip-flops for the pool and beach

  • 1 toiletry kit

  • 1 aloe or after-sun

  • 1 book or e-reader

  • Stuff sack for dirty laundry

  • Over the counter meds: Aspirin? Advil? Exlax? Ginger Chews? NyQuil?

  • Earplugs (your roommate may snore…you may snore!)

  • Disinfectant wipes

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Ziploc bags (can be used also as packing cubes)

  • Soap to quickly wash out clothes at night and let air dry (Dr. Bronner's)

  • 1 long-sleeve swim shirt/rash guard (can use while swimming instead of sunscreen)

  • 1 insect repellent

  • Binoculars for spotting critters

  • Headlamp or flashlight (not phone, will use for night hike)

  • Beach towel or sarong (the hotel will not provide a beach towel)

Tips

Leave the Rolex watches and diamond earrings at home. Costa Rica is a Central American country where people have varied income
levels, and while it is safe, it is better not to bring expensive electronics and jewelry.

Bold Spirit Travel is NOT responsible for lost or stolen items.

Make copies of all of your important documents and stow them in different places in your luggage. Same with money. Split up your money and your credit cards.

We recommend that you bring $300 in cash in smaller bills if (USD).

Get ready to have a great time in paradise!

Regina Winkle-Bryan