 What
to bring
In
Costa Rica you can encounter everything from frost in the
early morning on the high mountains to a hot midday sun on
the coast. Some times the nights in San Jose can be chilly,
so to bring a jacket will be wise, light clothes that can
be layered will serve also.
Also
remember that if you are traveling to a remote spot by a small
plane there are some restrictions on limit luggage usually
26 pounds are allowed per person. You will either store your
luggage at the hotel you are staying until you return. Costa
Ricans dress very conservative, women do wear pants in San
Jose but shorts are not acceptable unless you are doing sports,
cotton an polyester long pants are good, specially if it rains.
Since
rays are directed ten degrees from the equator, a long-sleeved
shirt or two is wise for protection from sun and from insects
and scratches on forest trails. If you are going hiking in
the rain forest shorts are not recommended. You can use hiking
shoes or tennis shoes what ever you feel comfortable but always
have in mind that they can get wet ( during rainy season specially).
During
rainy season you can either wear a poncho or carry an umbrella.
Here is a short list of things you can bring:
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Pocket calculator
- Anti-itch
ointment
- Binoculars
- Coin purse
- Water proof
shoes
- Camera
- Swimsuit
- Hat
PACKING
YOUR BAG
Comfortable,
light weight clothing that can be layered is best. A jacket
or sweater is necessary for visits to higher altitudes. If
you plans to take a natural tours., sturdy footwear and rain
gear is advisable for wet conditions. Make sure you bring
sunscreen.
Customs
permits tourist to bring in up to $100 (U.S. Dollars) worth
of merchandise, aside from personal belongings may include:
clothing, jewelry, medicines, cameras (with a maximum six
rolls of films) , sporting equipment, one typewriter, one
tape recorder, one radio, art supplies, one portable computer,
books or publications, up to 500 grams of tabacco and three
liters of alcohol. This list is not exhaustive. Check beforehand
about questionable items. Obviously, marijuana another illegal
drugs are not permitted.
If
you are bringing any electric appliances with you, be aware
that outlet accept U.S style, two-prong plugs, and are occasionally
equipped for three-prong plugs. The standard current is 110
volts, 60 hertz.
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