How should I prepare for a trip to Costa Rica?
How to prepare for adventure travel in Costa Rica
- Safety first. This one right here is key!
- Zipline your heart out. Whether up in the air or on the ground, the jungle is a must-see.
- Pack your swimmers.
- Take the Leap.
- Remember to respect the area where you’re traveling.
- Accommodation is adventureful.
- Adventure includes food!
Can I bring my prescription medication to Costa Rica?
While most toiletries can be purchased in the pharmacies here in Costa Rica, imported items are heavily taxed and will therefore be much more expensive. Any prescription drugs you may need should be brought with you. Traveller’s checks in the form of US dollars are widely accepted and safe to travel.
Should you always carry a first aid kit?
It’s important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries. Your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.
What is prohibited to bring into Costa Rica?
The following items are prohibited from being imported into Costa Rica through customs and may be seized by border authorities upon arrival: All narcotics and illegal drugs of any kind. Weapons, explosives and ammunition. Used tires.
What should I pack for a day trip to Costa Rica?
For day trips, sight seeing and tours, bring a day backpack. If you’re not planning on doing long hikes, you can get away with a 20-25 L backpack to hold all the essentials: snacks, water, towel, change of clothes, camera, etc.
What kind of medicine can you take in Costa Rica?
Try to include the active ingredients in each medicine or find the Spanish name. For basic medicines, you can find mostly all OTC at the pharmacies in Costa Rica. We do recommend bringing allergy medicine like Claritin and Sudafed sinus medication as those are very expensive in Costa Rica.
Do you have to bring mosquito repellent to Costa Rica?
You have to bring mosquito repellent for Costa Rica as they are present all year round. The coasts are the worst places for mosquitoes and there are a few serious diseases you can catch like dengue fever. There are also other annoying little bugs that bite like gnats.
What kind of sunscreen do you need in Costa Rica?
Sunscreen is also a must and bring at least SPF 30. Costa Rica is only 8-12 degrees from the equator so even if you’re going to the cloud forest or visiting during rainy season, you will still need sunscreen. Our recommendations: I have found the ones with zinc oxide are the best.