Backpacking Essentials for a perfect Costa Rica Trip

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Backpacking Essentials for a perfect Costa Rica Trip

Costa Rica is a tourist destination, popular for its adventurous attractions- alluring

beaches, pristine tropical forests and unforgettable lively towns. Around 2 million

people visit Costa Rica every year, to explore this thrilling country, well-planned to

meet all tourist requirements. ith so many things to do, one needs to carry a

variety of essential stuff to en!oy a comfortable travel experience through out.

"o help you better, here is a list of essential items to bac#pac# and experience a

fulfilling vacation in Costa Rica.

Travel Documents

Costa Rica is a peaceful country, where one can en!oy a smooth and relaxing

vacation. A tourist in Costa Rica should carry some essential documents which

include$

A valid passport to see# entry in Costa Rica.

A round trip tic#et. "he Costa Rica %mmigration department does not permit

entry to visitors without a return tic#et.

A valid visa. &.' citi(ens do not need a visa if the stay does not exceed more

than )* days.

+ellow fever vaccination card for visitors from 'outh America and 'ub 'aharan

Africa.

%tinerary, credit cards, driving license, insurance card and a list of emergency

numbers are optional to carry .

%t may not always be safe to travel with the original documents within Costa Rica.

ne can carry photocopies of the required papers and safely loc# the original

documents in the hotel room.


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Clothing

%t is difficult to decide what to carry while traveling to the diverse destinations of

Costa Rica. "he choice of clothes will depend on the weather and activities you

participate in Costa Rica.

Summer/ Winter essentials

'ummer clothes need to be light. referably carry cotton trousers, shorts, shirts

and t-shirts. 'un screen lotion, hats, scarves and sun glasses are useful to

protect oneself from the scorching heat. 'andals and flip-flops are the right

footwear for summer, especially while visiting beaches.

A !ac#et or an umbrella is a must for the winter or rainy season. Carry clothes

which dry quic#ly and at least two sweaters to #eep warm on winter nights.

Carry an extra pair of shorts and t-shirts during the rainy season, especially foran adventure tour.

Choice of activities

Adventure toursneed a sporty outfit. %f you are planning to visit forests, cover

yourself fully, to protect the body from insect bites. ther activities li#e surfing

and river rafting can be performed in swim suits or a nylon outfit. o not forget

to pac# good quality sports shoes for adventure tours in /anuel Antonio, which

is a hub to several sporting activities.

%f you are planning to spend most of your time at the beach, carry at least 0-1pairs of quic# dry clothing. A swimming costume or a nylon outfit is very

comfortable for water related activities. Avoid carrying shoes and soc#s to the

beach as they ta#e time to dry.

Costa Rica is very lively at night. "his is the time when women can wear long

s#irts and tops or dresses. /en can wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers.

'hrugs and light sweaters are useful to #eep the body warm on cold nights.

Accessories

%t is a good idea to prepare a separate #it of some essential accessories listed

below which are handy while traveling anywhere around Costa Rica.

Camera charger

/emory card
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ideo camera

Alarm cloc#

3xtra batteries

3lectronic adapter

4lash light

+ou can also bac#pac# some personal favorites li#e sun glasses, swim suits, beach

toys, a music player or a mobile phone. 'ome of these may be available around

the places you visit, but it is better to spend more on food, rides and other local

experiences than buying basic accessories which can be easily carried from home.

Toiletries

/ost hotels provide basic toiletries. %f you are visiting a country li#e Costa Rica, you

may rent a hotel room or en!oy a longer stay in vacation rental homes in /anuel

Antonio. hile traveling to different cities in Costa Rica, it is preferable to carry

personal toiletries which are useful throughout the !ourney. 5ac#pac# some

essential ones li#e $

5athing soap

6aundry bag

"ooth brush and a tooth paste

"owel

7ap#ins

'hampoo and conditioner

'having machine

'leeping mas#

omen can carry specific items li#e ma#eup, perfumes and styling products as

Costa Rica is lively at night with parties at lounges and night clubs.

Health
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Costa Rica is a tropical country and tourists often succumb to various health issues

such as malaria, dengue or in!uries during water sports activities or forest tours.

"ourists should ta#e safety precautions to deal with any health issues while

traveling. A personal first aid #it can contain$

ersonal prescriptions or specific medicines which one consumes on regularbasis.

"ablets to prevent motion sic#ness.

5and aids to close sudden cuts and prevent infection.

"hermometer.

3ye drops.

ain relievers.

%nsect repellent.

Currency in small denominations of 8* and 2* dollars for immediate payment

li#e medical emergency.

A medical insurance card 9%f applicable in Costa Rica:

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"he local Costa Rica currency is colones. 8 &.' dollar is equivalent to approximately;** Costa Rica colones. /any places such as hotels, restaurants, tour operators and

par#s also accept &.' dollars. 4oreign exchange is available at airports and ban#s

in Costa Rica. %t is better to #eep some local currency in hand which can be used

during medical emergency or to pay bus fare . A"/s are located almost every

where in Costa Rica and accept visa cards.


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An itinerary.

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&ltimately every person is a unique traveler with a personal chec#list. 7ovels toread on beaches, diaries to pen down memories, a travel pillow for a comfortable

sleep or gaming gadgets for #ids. "hese are other optional items to consider to

bac#pac#, as per one=s convenience.

"o #now more about Costa Rica and decide for yourself some more items you would

want to pac# to this diverse destination, do not forget to read the local directory of

Costa Rica an online guide with important listings, useful for tourists.

A&out Crnee"s'com

Crneeds.com is a one stop local directory of Costa Rica, /anuel Antonio, >aco ?

'outhern @one to find all your local needs in town or local area of Costa Rica. %t is

the premier online directory combining a listing of local businesses and their

offerings with all of their specials and deals.
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