Packing list


Costa Rica Science Research Experience
Packing Lists for Students

Documentation
1.     Passport(It is a good idea to make two copies of your passport-bring one and leave one at home)
2.     Insurance Card and Medical Contact Information
3.     Flight Confirmation Numbers or tickets

Suggested Items:
1.     comfortable t-shirts, long pants, shorts
2.     lightweight jacket
3.     bathing suit
4.     underwear
5.     socks(at least one pair of knee length socks for wearing with rubber boots that are provided
6.     tennis shoes that are comfortable and will get dirty
7.     sandals
8.     raincoat/umbrella
9.     hat/sunglasses
10.             toiletries/sunscreen/insect repellent/personal medications
11.             flashlight with extra batteries
12.             water bottle
13.             a small day pack or hip pack for hiking(should fit water bottle, bug spray, etc)

Additional items:
1.     camera, journal, tablet, pencils
2.     plastic bags for transporting wet or muddy cloths/shoes
3.     small first aid kit with band-aides, antibiotic cream, anti itch cream, anti diarrhea medication, pain relievers, tweezers
4.     feminine hygiene products
5.     travel Alarm/watch with alarm
6.     ear plugs

Finca La Anita provides linens, towels, and rubber boots for all students.  The electrical outlets and current is the same as the United States.  Remember that you will be spending the majority of your time in the rainforest and your clothes will get dirty.  Be sure to alert Finca of food allergies/dietary restrictions.

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