The Complete Packing List for Costa Rica: The 2019 Edition

Packing for Costa Rica is not too difficult. The most important thing to know is that it depends on where and when you are visiting. There around 27 different micro-climates so don’t just throw your tank tops and flip flops in your bag, read our packing list for Costa Rica to find out exactly what you need to bring!

This Costa Rica packing list will help you decide what to bring for different destinations and times of year. Find out what are our essential items to bring!

The Essential Items in Our Costa Rica Packing List

Clothes

Costa Rica doesn’t have a strict dress code and casual is best for pretty much the entire country. At the beach, your wardrobe will consist mostly of shorts, tank tops and flip flops. In the city, we recommend closed toed shoes, long pants and a sweater. If you’re visiting high elevation areas (Monteverde, San Jose/Central Valley), then long pants and a jacket is necessary.

For women, there is not real dress code. You can perfectly wear tank tops and…