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Costa Rica - Packing List

Suggested Packing List for Costa Rica Summer Language and Culture Immersion

Recommended for everyone:

  • 1 bottle sunscreen
  • 1 bottle mosquito repellent
  • 2 bottles anti-bacterial soap (one for each homestay)
  • 10 small packets of Kleenex
  • underwear (at least a week's worth)
  • socks
  • 2 pajamas or gowns
  • 1 swimsuit
  • 1 light jacket or sweater
  • 1 umbrella
  • rain poncho
  • 1 beach towel
  • bag/briefcase/large purse (having an extra bag is nice for the weekend excursions & to carry souvenirs home in)
  • toiletries: razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, etc.
  • sunglasses
  • hat
  • prescription drugs
  • watch
  • common over-the-counter drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen, lotrimin, neosporin, immodium, benedryl, wound kit with antibiotic creme and bandaids, etc.)
  • contact lens solutions
  • good walking shoes/tennis shoes/boots
  • photocopy of opening page of passport
  • photocopies of all credit cards
  • address book
  • photocopies of prescriptions for medicine/glasses you can't do without
  • pocket flashlight
  • pillow
  • 2 towels
  • clothes to wear to the disco
  • small bottles of shampoo for the weekend excursion
  • 2 photocopies of your passport
  • 2 photocopies of airline tickets/itinerary

Optional

  • hand wipes
  • reading books
  • ds/IPod and cd player for when you are on the bus
  • your favorite cassettes
  • your favorite candy
  • inexpensive camera
  • film (it is a lot more expensive in CR so bring extra)
  • pictures of your family and your home
  • small gifts for families (hand crème, scented soap, candy)

Women should bring:

  • extra packets of Kleenex
  • tampons/sanitary pads
  • makeup with sunscreen
  • four brassieres
  • two cotton dresses/two skirts
  • four blouses/shirts
  • two pairs of cotton pants
  • two pairs of jeans
  • two pairs of shoes
  • two pairs of shorts
  • costume jewelry
  • headbands and elastic bands

Students should bring:

  • Lined paper and writing instruments
  • Required readings for classes

Remember:

  • Do not pack more than you can physically carry on your own.
  • Always pack LESS than you think you need.
  • Natural fibers will keep you cooler and drier.
  • When in doubt, choose clothes that are more formal.

 

 

Page updated: 25-Oct-2007

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Department of Social Work
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
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