Before you come
What to Bring
On almost any trip to Costa Rica, you will visit mountains, the beach, and the temperate Central Valley. You need to be prepared for temperatures from the low 50s to the low 90s (10-35 C), and everything in between.
Rapid and numerous changes in temperature and the probability of rain mean you should be prepared with appropriate clothing. Come prepared to dress in layers, and try to bring light weight, fast drying clothing. We hope the following list helps you pack. Check our Eco Sensitive Shop.
If possible try to fit everything into one carry-on and one checked bag.
When commencing your tour with Horizontes, please keep in mind that domestic and charter flights, as well as water-taxis within Costa Rica impose luggage weight restrictions (roughly 25 pounds per person). Extra items or articles of clothing can be left in your hotel in San José or at Horizontes.
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Please try to bring enough of each item to last at least half the trip because you can't count on having laundry service everywhere and it is often hard to dry hand washed clothes.
Field gear
Day pack small, soft bag for souvenirs and side trips involving domestic flights, plane charters or boats (remember 25-lb. luggage limit). Plastic bags to protect your gear on boats, from rain or for dirty clothes. binoculars (highly recommended) bird book if you are a serious birder, film, camera and extra batteries, flashlight for evenings at remote lodges, travel alarm.
And finally, don't forget personal medications, spare eyeglasses or contact lenses, insect repellent, and earplugs for light sleepers, money belt.
