Recommended Packing

Clothing
• long sleeve shirt
• several t-shirts
• cotton shorts
• underwear, socks
• long pants, quick drying pants are nice along with casual cotton
• casual attire for nights out in San Jose
• swimsuit
• rash guard or sun protection shirt for the water
• rain jacket

Footwear
• river sandals (like Tevas or Chacos - not flip flops)
• hiking boots (low tops are more comfortable in the heat) *break in your boots before prior to the trip
• flip flops, or comfortable shoes

Extras
• hat for shade
• daypack
• water bottle
• personal medicines, pack these aboard your
• carry-on luggage and bring your prescription
• 110 Volt appliances if any
• sunscreen and lip balm
• sunglasses
• a good book
• a Spanish phrase book, if you are interested
in learning some of the language
• a camera, also consider a disposable waterproof
camera for the river and beach
• insect repellant, DEET works the best,
but effective natural products are also available
• a few zip lock bags to store an extra shirt
or camera in during day trips

We recommend sturdy luggage that is both easy to transport and functional. Soft luggage cases with wheels are easy to pack, easy to carry and can sustain a few bumps better than a hard suitcase.

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Recommended Packing
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	Recommended Packing Clothing • long sleeve shirt • several t-shirts • cotton shorts • underwear, socks • long pants, quick drying pants are nice along with casual cotton • casual attire for nights out in San Jose • swimsuit • rash guard or sun protection shirt for the water • rain jacket Footwear • river sandals (like Tevas or Chacos - not flip flops) • hiking boots (low tops are more comfortable in the heat) *break in your boots before prior to the trip • flip flops, or comfortable shoes Extras • hat for shade • daypack • water bottle • personal medicines, pack these aboard your • carry-on luggage and bring your prescription • 110 Volt appliances if any • sunscreen and lip balm • sunglasses • a good book • a Spanish phrase book, if you are interested in learning some of the language • a camera, also consider a disposable waterproof camera for the river and beach • insect repellant, DEET works the best, but effective natural products are also available • a few zip lock bags to store an extra shirt or camera in during day trips We recommend sturdy luggage that is both easy to transport and functional. Soft luggage cases with wheels are easy to pack, easy to carry and can sustain a few bumps better than a hard suitcase.		Safety Concerns Medical Concerns Travel Reminders Recommended Packing Miscellaneous