Most daily use items are available in Costa Rica at a reasonable price. However, we suggest volunteers pack the following things:
Camera
Mobile phone NOTE: only bring cell phones that have multi-national coverage. You cannot switch to a new SIM card here, as the local phone system requires resident status and a receipt for your phone purchase.
Sleeping bag-only necessary if you wish to actually camp-out
Mosquito and insect repellents
Sunscreen, SPFs
Work gloves (if joining conservation or construction project)
Books about Costa Rica
Map of Costa Rica
Toiletries
First aid kit
Flashlight
Electricity adapter/converter (Note: electricity is the same system as North America)
The mission of IFRE Volunteers is to offer the most affordable as well as the highest quality volunteer and humanitarian abroad experiences - enabling us to make a contribution for all of humanity in its quest to make the world a better place. Through our volunteer and humanitarian trips abroad, we aim to spread love and compassion worldwide while improving the lives of destitute children and less-fortunate communities. We at IFRE also seek sustainable solutions in the fields of education, healthcare, conservation efforts and development issues through international volunteering.
