Major FAQ-Costa Rica
Materials to Bring:
Most of stuffs of daily use are available in Costa Rica at a cheaper price. However, we suggest volunteers pack the following things.
• Camera
• Mobile phone (you can use mobile phone after changing sim card)-only bring cell phones that have multi-national coverage. You cannot switch to a new card here on the local phone system without being a resident and having a receipt for your phone on you.
• Sleeping bag-only if you really want to camp
• Mosquito repellents (just the insect repellent is fine)
• Insect repellents
• Sun-block
• Working gloves (if you are joining conservation or construction project)
• Some books about Costa Rica
• Map of Costa Rica
• Toiletries
• First aid kit
• Flash light
• Electricity adopter/converter (electricity is on the same system as the States)
• Sun glasses
• Footwear (for work and travel)
• Towel
• Hot weather clothing but not overly skimpy
• Jeans or pants or skirts for San Jose
• Swimsuit
• Long-sleeve shirt and jacket for cooler areas
• Raingear, especially during the rainy season
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