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What I Would Pack For a Costa Rica Trip 🇨🇷🌴🌞
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a minimalist costa rica packing list with lightweight outfits, tropical essentials, and clean travel staples for beach + jungle days
everything i actually pack (carry-on only, no overpacking)
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✈️ travel must-haves (carry-on, organization)
🤍 little luxuries (comfort items)
🌴 soft life outfits (lightweight + breathable)
🦥 Stay dry + prepared for the jungle and beach
🦟 tropical protection (bugs, sun, humidity)
💄clean beauty + wellness
✈️ travel must-haves (carry-on, organization)
I like to keep these Travel Essentials in my suitcase for long trips to keep my phone charged and to stay as organized as possible. Being over prepared is the best thing you can be when you are traveling especially if you are traveling solo.
I keep this hand sanitizer always packed in my carry on bag so that it's easily accessible in the airport.
Hand Sanitizer Spray for staying germ free while traveling
I throw all of my travel essentials in this crossbody bag. It makes it convenient for reaching for my ID and passport and things I need access to on the plane.
A perfect bag for holding all of your travel documents in one place
Gotta have that pack up battery power when you're on the go using your phone in the airport. This carry on charger can charge multiple devices.
Keep your phone fully charged with this Portable Charger
Hands down the cutest passport holder that also serves as a wallet. They have the cutest patterns. I love keeping all of my travel documents like my ID, passport and money in one place for easy access in the airport and going through TSA check in. Be...
The cutest Passport Holder that does it all
Universal travel adapters are smart to keep in your luggage when you travel internationally. You never know when you will need an adapter to charge your things. I started packing this for all of my international trips just to be on the cautious side.
Pack a Universal Travel Adapter when you travel internationally
if you have never owned a OWALA water bottle you are missing out. I love that you can either use it as a straw or to just free it and tip it back. there are so many color options that you are bound to find more than one that you love.
one of the best water bottles for traveling
🤍 little luxuries (comfort items)
Travel snacks are essential when you are in the airport or traveling to your destination
Quick and easy protein for travel days when you need a snack to keep your blood sugar balanced when you’re on the move traveling abroad
get your protein in while traveling with chomps beef sticks
Bringing electrolytes on trips is always smart to stay extra hydrated.
easy to pack packets of redmond electrolytes for hydration
I found these on Amazon and they are my favorite clean ingredient protein bar.
I like having on the go snacks, especially when I am traveling because I never know when I’m going to have access to food.
finally! protein bars that are actually clean
Digestive enzymes are a must whenever I travel to keep my digestion regular after being on a plane and traveling all day.
keep your digestion in check with digestive enzymes
🌴 soft life outfits (lightweight + breathable)
Beachy comfortable clothes for tropical vacations, summer outfits, and lightweight breathable styles for hot weather travel and coastal living
Linen pants are my favorite for beachy attire. They are a travel essential when spending time in sand or to cover up when you want to protect your skin from the sun.
lightweight linen pants are a staple for the beach
A one piece is always nice to pack in case you are feeling adventurous and want to try out surfing. I was very glad I had a one piece packed in my suitcase. This swimsuit is very stretchy and comes in a variety of colors.
pack this cute one piece for when you try out surfing for the first time
Casual comfy shorts are nice to pack especially when it's extra hot and you are exploring the towns in Costa Rica. These work great as cover ups when you're hanging by the pool. A must when traveling to the beach.
comfy + casual shorts for a cover up before stopping for lunch
Bucket hats are always a cute addition to any outfit. I love that these come in a pack of three that you can share with your friends. These are a travel essential that you can throw in your beach bag for the day.
everyone needs a solid bucket hat in their life
🦥 Stay dry + prepared for the jungle and beach
Beach + Jungle Essentials (Costa Rica Must-Haves for Heat, Humidity + Outdoor Travel)
These disposable rain ponchos are nice to have because they are small and easy to throw in your suitcase when you are traveling for emergencies. Just throw a couple in your day bag when you are hiking to stay dry. You never know when it's going to ra...
rain rain go away.. unless you packed a poncho
I live in my Tevas all summer long. They are so easy to pack and the most comfortable sandals I have ever worn. They are super versatile for the beach and jungle because they dry quickly making them very functional.
pack less shoes because you can wear Teva sandles anywhere
Discount Code: STEPHANIE15 - I I used my dry bag my entire trip and I don't know what I ever did when I didn't own this. It's super durable and gave me peace of mind knowing all my belongings were dry especially when doing most of my adventures near ...
dry bags are essential for island life
A beach cover up that also serves a purpose as a towel is a game changer. One less thing you have to pack as a travel essential when it's a two for one deal.
a towel and a cover up in one.. say yes to sand cloud
I love having a sand proof blanket to lay down on the sand before laying my beach things. It makes it nice to contain the sand and to keep everything nice and dry.
keep the sand away with this waterproof blanket for your beach area
I purchased my rice love bag and take it on every trip. I always get so many compliments on it. It's light weight but can hold a lot of beach essentials.
i always get compliments on my Rice Love bag
I have owned these boots for over 6+ years and I have yet to replace them because they are the best boots I have ever owned. I like that they give me good ankle support, especially for hiking in the desert and in the mountains.
don’t forget these Merrill Boots if you are doing volcano hikes in Costa Rica
🦟 tropical protection (bugs, sun, humidity)
Travel Essential + Safety Kit (International Packing Must-Haves for Stress-Free Travel)
Don’t forget this for your trip! Mosquito protection essentials for tropical travel, jungle trips, and simple natural bug defense while staying comfortable outdoors. These bracelets are convenient for all types of adventures whether you are in the ju...
mosquitos aren’t gonna like you much if you wear these repellent bracelets
Travel safety essential for staying in hotels, Airbnbs that will give you a peace of mind knowing you have a carbon monoxide detector with you at all times. I like to keep this as a travel essential in my luggage anytime I am traveling internationall...
always pack a carbon monoxide detector for hotels + air bnbs
Pill Organizer is good for international travel and TSA friendly to bring any medications you may want to have with you just in case. This pill organizer is a travel essential and can be used for vitamins, medicine, supplements or whatever pills you ...
keep your safety travel kit organized with a labeled pill container
It's better safe than sorry to pack anti-diarrhea medicine when you don't know if you will have access to a pharmacy. I like to keep this as a travel essential in my emergency kit bag as an international traveler.
digestive tract support wherever you are to keep stomach bugs away
I love this reef safe sunscreen that contains zinc and is safe for your skin. I try to find sun screens that are 30 SPF or higher especially when i'm in the sun all day. It's better to apply before you start your day in the sun.
protect your skin and the reef with babo botanicals sheer zinc sunscreen
I try to choose DEET free bug sprays whenever I have the option. This eco friendly bug spray is also travel sized. This spray is also eco-friendly which is important for the Earth using safe ingredients.
keep bugs away with this eco friendly travel bug spray
It's good to pack lip balm when you spend a lot of time in the sun. This travel pack can be packed in your travel essentials bag. It comes with multiple lip balms that you can have in your luggage or your adventure bags for the day.
it never hurts to have a couple extra lip balms at the beach
I love this lotion and love that it has safe ingredients. It feels amazing to have lotion after being in the sun all day. I used this in Costa Rica after long days in the sun and it smelled amazing.
i smelled amazing everyday after the beach with this coconut vanilla lotion
Don't forget to pack your sunglasses! I packed a couple of pairs just in case. It's nice to have sunglasses especially if you're going to be doing activities out in the sun.
who is she? cool sunnies for the beach towns
Stomach soother by Wholier is another supplement I like to pack to keep my digestion in check. I keep this in my travel essentials luggage and take it with me every time I travel.
soothe your stomach with peppermint wholier supps while traveling
don’t forget a protective waterproof case for your phone when you travel. A waterproof case is smart to have when you are somewhere that rains a lot to keep your phone protected at all times when you are in the jungle or near water.
be smart and protect your phone with a waterproof case
💄clean beauty + wellness
I like to use clean ingredient makeup when I travel and make up that I don’t have to apply all day because it lasts and looks good. Clean ingredient make up is essential for clean living.
I always use thrive mascara because it doesn’t flake off in the water and this makes it super durable to last all day when you’re hanging out at the beach we’re going on adventures.
extensions mascara that lasts all day even in water
I switched to well people makeup and use their bronzer and I love it. It lasts all day. They have foundation, concealer and serums and skin care also.
clean ingredient make up that makes you look sun kissed
Clean beauty and simple make up is how i roll. They have a tinted sunscreen that is ideal for beachy life. I love this clean beauty make up brand.
the whole collection is a must but the tinted spf moisturizer is a staple
I wear this on all of my beach adventures and it worked so well to not get sunburn on your face. it’s also tinted so you don’t have to wear makeup, which is also very ideal being in water all day.
create an easy make up routine when your spf is tinted. so pretty!