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Costa Rica - What to Pack
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items I have traveled to several areas in Costa Rica, and wanted to share my recommendations for the most common questions on what to pack. Please know that Costa Rica has a LOT of microclimates. You could be in an area that's 90 degrees, while other areas...
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Clothes
Beach Items
Electronics
Hiking
Clothes
Dry season and rainy season recommendations for Costa Rica.
This is an absolutely amazing rain jacket that I actually own. It is perfect for rainy season.
Diamond Candy Women's Waterproof Rain Jacket
Breathable shorts are important, you don't want cotton.
CADMUS High Waist Yoga Fitness Running Shorts
Comfy and cute tank top that will air dry quickly!
ICTIVE Women's Sleeveless Yoga Tank Top
Breathable and comfortable tank top that air dries quickly.
ICTIVE Womens Cross Back Workout Tank Tops
I have this in rose red and absolutely LOVE it! It doesn't take up much room and is very comfy.
BABEYOND Women's Long Satin Kimono Robe
I wear these socks very frequently in Costa Rica with my hiking boots. They are perfect for the climates here, whether you are by the beach or in the mountains like I am!
JOYNÉE Womens Ankle Athletic Low Cut Socks 6 Pack
A summer dress similar to this would be perfect for Costa Rica! The main thing is to shy away from a lot of cotton fabric. You want to be able to get some air flow, especially if you are by the beach! Many color options are available.
GRACE KARIN 2025 Women's Floral Halterneck Maxi Dress
This style is perfect for Costa Rica. You want to be able to get some air flow, especially if you are by the beach! Many color options are available.
OFEEFAN Womens Summer V Neck Sundress
Look at how cute this dress style is! 😍 The main thing is to shy away from a lot of cotton fabric. Check out all of the different colors!
FENSACE Womens Summer Floral Wrap Midi Dress
This style is one of my favorites to wear in Costa Rica. Check out all of the different colors available!
Aokosor Womens Summer V Neck Sleeveless Dress
Beach Items
Beach recommendations for Costa Rica.
Being much closer to the equator, you want to protect your skin from a nasty sunburn.
Hawaiian Tropic SPF 50 Lotion Sunscreen 8oz
At some point, you will be sweating, this helps cool you off, AND they dry quickly.
Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel, 40"x12"
Fun and lightweight beach towels that are also quick dry. On sale you ask, why yes, yes they are on SALE!
2 Pack XL Microfiber Beach Towels 71"x32"
My favorite water shoes. Some of the beaches are very rocky and these are amazing.
DOUSSPRT Women's Quick Dry Aqua Shoes
If you have a Defender case on your phone, the XL size works! 🤯 My friend who visited me in Costa Rica brought hers, and I tried it with my Samsung S23 Ultra with a Defender case. Absolutely PERFECT for the beach!
Pelican IP68 Waterproof XL Phone Pouch
This is a must need item if you are headed to the beach! This beach blanket dries very quickly and folds up very nicely into the drawstring bag that is included.
WIWIGO Waterproof Sandproof Beach Blanket 79x83"
I have this snorkeling set in the pink/red color and absolutely love it! I am still a beginner, and it works perfectly for me for now. Eventually, I may upgrade to some bigger fins. We shall see.
Ubekezele 4-in-1 Snorkeling Gear Set
This product works wonders for avoiding foggy goggles while out snorkeling. A little bit goes a VERY long way!
STREAM 2 SEA Reef Friendly Mask Defogger
Having some shade is very important while at the beach. This portable shade canopy comes in 30 different options and is portable. Whether you haul it to Costa Rica or use it at home, it sure would be amazing for sun protection!
Neso Beach Tent 7'x7' Portable Canopy
I would definitely recommend packing a hat of some sort while visiting Costa Rica. Remember, we are MUCH closer to the equater, and the sun hits differently here. Trust me when I say that a sunburn on your part in your hair is NOT fun, or if you have...
ZOORON Women's Wide Brim UV Sun Hat
This beach hat is very portable! Once you undo the velcro, roll it up, and then pack it away. It does not take up very much space at all in your suitcase! My friend that came down for a visit had this and I was eyeballing it. 😆
Joywant Womens Wide Brim Ponytail Sun Visor
Electronics
Fun ways to record your travel memories!
Currently on a limited time deal and another option to capture great memories.
AKASO Brave 4 4K Action Camera with Accessories
Already have a GoPro but want the latest and greatest? As of 2/21/25, it is currently on sale!
GoPro HERO13 Black - Waterproof Action Cam
Currently has a coupon, amazing option to capture fantastic memories. Great for snorkeling as well.
AKASO Brave 7 4K Action Camera WiFi EIS
These are AMAZING for seeing the different critters at night. We have so many to see here in Costa Rica! If you are going on a nighttime sea turtle tour during nesting season, these are a mist have!
GTHUNDER Night Vision Goggles 4K UHD 10X Zoom
These micro SD memory cards work perfectly for my action camera, night vision binoculars, dash cam, etc. I absolutely love them.
SAMSUNG EVO Select 256GB microSDXC Card + Adapter
I travel with this every time I take a trip! It is very compact and works very well.
Beikell Dual USB 3.0/USB-C SD Card Reader
I absolutely LOVE these compact ear buds! They are perfect for travel, especially while at the airport or on the airplane itself.
Unboxed these #earbuds from #backbay yesterday and wow they are compact! Full review coming soon! #wirelessearbuds #tiktokshop #gift
This solar portable charger is perfect for on the go. I pack mine for flights, road trips, beach trips, etc. I love the slimmer design so that it doesn't take up much room.
BLAVOR 10,000mAh Solar Power Bank 20W
When traveling to Costa Rica, one thing you will find is that there isn't always a ton of power outlets for charging multiple electronics. I would highly recommend grabbing this because power straps are expensive here!
165W USB C Fast Charger 6 Port PD Hub
Needing to transfer your cell phone pictures and videos on the go? This works PERFECTLY with my Android device.
Note: If you have a Defender case, you will need to take it off before using. The Defender case is too chunky. 😅
RAOYI 256GB 2-in-1 USB C + USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Hiking
Highly recommend items if you plan on hiking.
An awesome body deodorant that works amazing in at least 3 areas. 😅 It works VERY well in the Costa Rican climates aka humidity.
This #bodydeoderant works REALLY well and I recommend it! I've used it on hikes with Remi and there wasn't any sweat in those 3 areas! 😲 #uro #aluminumfree #tiktokshop #ttshop
My favorite hiking shoes with ankle support. I've gotten a lot of kilometers with these!
Merrell Women's Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
You will want bug spray while visiting, especially if you are doing any kind of hiking or night tours.
OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent 6 oz
Deet free insect repellent that you would want for hiking or if you're outside at night.
Murphy's Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus for Skin + Outdoor Gear, DEET-Free, 4 Ounce Pump, 2-Pack
These really help me when my sinuses decide to act up. They work really well and REALLY fast!
I'll keep you all updated. Woooeeeee she be potent! It definitely opened things up. 😅 The eye watering effect did go away quickly! #boomboom #nasalstick #sinusrelief #tiktokshop #fyp
This hiking backpack comes with the 15L bladder and is available in several colors. It is very similar to the one I bought in 2018. I would recommend this if you plan on doing a ton of hiking. Stay hydrated! If you are outside a lot in Costa Rica, yo...
Miracol Hydration Pack Hiking Water Backpack
Another hydration option would be a water bottle. I have the pink/purple one showed in the images on this page. A friend of mine bought the black one off of me.
Best water bottle I've found so far that stays cool with our heat! Granted, I do put a ...
ThermoFlask 40oz Stainless Steel Bottle 2-Pack
When hiking, I always prefer to have a compass on me just in case. I am a silver award recipient from Girl Scouts who always likes to be prepared.
Sportneer Military Grade Waterproof Compass
This is a perfect first aid kit that is compact enough to add to your hiking pack! Be prepared for the unexpected while out in the wild.
Mini First Aid Kit - 150 Piece Waterproof Red
These rechargeable headlamps are perfect for tours or hikes that may run into the evening. You don't want to accidentally step on some critters that might bite you. We have a large variety of snakes, spiders, scorpions, etc. Depending on where you ar...
LHKNL Rechargeable LED Headlamp 2-Pack