What to Bring
Restrictions
Please limit your luggage to 25 pounds (12kg) per person. Villas Corcovado is not responsible for the excess of your luggage. We reserve the right to change or omit portions of any itinerary, if warranted by inclement weather conditions.
What to bring to Villas Corcovado
- Two of the most important things to bring to Costa Rica are a pair of BINOCULARS and a field guide (we recommend "Birds of Costa Rica"). They are a must for getting a closer look at wildlife.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Casual clothing for city traveling.
- Long and short sleeved shirts, cotton or light synthetic.
- Trousers, cotton or light synthetic pants (Jeans not recommended b/c they are slow to dry, if you would like bring a pair for horseback riding).
- Hiking shorts.
- Footwear: waterproof light-weight hiking shoes, river sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes/running shoes. Make sure you bring TWO pairs of shoes. One pair for getting wet, and the other to stay dry. Go to any length to keep the other pair dry!
- Socks, bring extra pairs in case feet get wet.
- Hat(s) with visor for rain and sun protection and bandannas.
- Plastic water bottle, especially for hike.
- Camera and film.
- Zip-lock plastic bags for toiletries that may spill.
- Extra prescription glasses and medication (if applicable).
- Swimwear.
- Small day pack or fanny pack for hikes.
- Sweater or Jacket.
- Underwear.
- Plastic garbage bags for wet items.
- Collapsible luggage to store extra items in San José.
What we have at the Hotel
- Flashlights.
- Rain gear poncho and umbrella.
- Snorkel equipment available (snorkel and mask).
- Rubber boots.
What to bring for kids to Villas Corcovado
- Anything from a coloring book to a novel, according to the child's age group.
- A scrapbook or journal where kids can make note of sightings of interesting animals, plants or people. For older children, nature books or field guides that explain what they are experiencing can be helpful.
- Don't forget the must-have pillow, blanket or teddy bear to insure restful sleep.
- Even though we have many great snacks in Costa Rica, sometimes it's a good idea to bring a couple packages of the child's favorite snack so that you can surprise him/her with it.
- Nail clippers, tweezers, cotton swabs, moist wipes for quick clean ups.
- Small first aid kit with things for cuts, bruises and bug bites. Also ear and eye drops may come in handy.
- A camera and film so kids can take their own pictures. A waterproof camera is a way to ensure the pictures stay fresh.
- Sunscreen, insect repellent and solarcaine.
- Plenty of cotton t-shirts.
- Trousers, cotton or light synthetic pants (Jeans not recommended b/c they are slow to dry, if you would like bring a pair for horseback riding).
- Hiking shorts.
- Footwear: waterproof, lightweight hiking shoes, river sandals (Teva-type sandals), tennis shoes. If you do not bring hiking boots for the kids, make sure to bring TWO pairs of tennis shoes. One pair will stay dry and the other pair will get muddy and wet.
- 2 pairs of socks per day.
- Small daypack or fanny pack for hikes, and collecting interesting stuff.
- Underwear.
- Swimwear and inflatable water wings, if used.
- Favorite hat or sun protection, and bandanas.
- Extra prescription glasses and medication (if applicable).
What we have for kids at Villas Corcovado
- Flashlight.
- Rain gear poncho and umbrella.
- Snorkel equipment available.
- A couple of board games to play.
- Crayons, markers, pens and pencils.
- Coloring Book for kids.
