Costa Rica Vacation Packing Essentials

Costa Rica is a top 2016 vacation destination for warm tropical sunshine and seas, beautiful beaches, rainforest adventures, and affordable travel. It is one of the safest countries in Latin America and easy to get around since English is widely spoken. For easy, affordable accommodations, stay in Costa Rica vacation rentals. In Guanacaste, Costa Rica – on the north Pacific Coast, known for beautiful beaches and lots of things to do – you can rent Costa Rica vacation condo rentals and Costa Rica beach rentals. Contact All Costa Rica Rentals today for reservations. What to pack for your Costa Rica vacation is a common question. Check out these general Costa Rica vacation packing essentials and get ready to have fun in one of the coolest travel destinations for 2016!

CLOTHING

• Choose clothes that you can mix & match and wear more than once. Vacation rentals also usually have laundry facilities, so you can wash clothes during your trip, allowing you to pack less.
• Quick-dry, nylon or similar non-wrinkle outdoor clothing is best for Costa Rica’s variable climates
• Comfortable beach-wear and light tropical clothing for the coasts and lower elevations
• At least one long-sleeved shirt, light sweater or jacket for chilly evenings in higher elevation places, such as San Jose, Monteverde, San Gerardo de Dota, Irazú and Poás Volcanoes, etc
• Water-resistant rain jacket or poncho with a hood: it rains in the rainforest!
• A sun hat or ball cap – a must for protection against the hot tropical sun
• Comfortable footwear, including good all-purpose walking shoes, light beach sandals, and at least one pair of closed-toe all-terrain sandals or running shoes for adventurous activities.

ACCESSORIES

• Cell phone or tablet (Wi-Fi is common in Costa Rica now). Don’t forget the chargers and necessary cables.
• Camera with extra memory card and batteries.
• Small backpack / daypack for day trips
• Small travel flashlight or head lamp
• If you are into wildlife viewing and bird-watching, bring binoculars
• Travel alarm clock or just use your cell phone
• Sunscreen – a sports waterproof type with at least 30 SPF
• Insect repellent
• Daily hygiene products and personal medication
• Small travel first-aid kit

IDENTIFICATION & MONEY

• Passport – must be valid for at least six months after your trip finishes. When out on tours, leave your original passport in a safe place and carry a copy.
• Valid driver’s license for vehicle rentals
• Credit cards – Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted; be sure to alert your bank of your travel plans.
• Cash in U.S. dollars (note that $100 bills are hard to cash except in a bank). Nearly all banks have ATMs where you can use your ATM or debit card. Exchange for Costa Rican Colons in a bank rather than at the airport for a better exchange rate.
• Emergency contact information; put this information in your luggage and wallet.

Article by Shannon Farley

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Costa Rica vacation condo rentals in Playa del Coco

Pay per night for a hotel room, with maybe breakfast included? Or, enjoy a private spacious condo or beach house that lets you have your own, comfortable “home away from home” while on vacation?

Over the past 10 years, vacation rentals in Costa Rica have become very popular, and it’s no wonder. Vacation rentals can be a really economic travel option for families, groups of friends, and couples. Staying in privately-owned apartments or homes that are rented by the day, week or month gives vacationers more space and amenities at a lower price than a hotel room.



In Playa del Coco (“Coco Beach”) in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, the Pacifico Condos are your best Costa Rica vacation condo rentals. Managed by All Costa Rica Rentals, there are 13 Pacifico Condos available, including one-bedroom condos, two-bedroom condos and three-bedroom condos.

These Costa Rica vacation condo rentals in Playa del Coco are part of a gated community with 24-hour security. The condo complex offers two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, large green areas, bike paths, a picnic area, a waterfall, plenty of parking, and a shopping center with restaurants, a grocery store and a bank. The private Pacifico Beach Club is only a few minutes away, and has a restaurant and two more swimming pools to enjoy. Shuttle service from the condos to the Beach Club is available, as well as concierge service and tours.



Ground floor or second-story condos give you privacy, freedom and comfort. Pacifico Condo vacation rentals are fully furnished and equipped with towels, linens, all kitchen appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, personal hot water tank, wireless internet, cable TV, air-conditioning, and housekeeping service. It’s like having your own luxury beach home in Costa Rica for an affordable price while on vacation. Second-story condos have balconies; ground floor condos have private patios.

The one-bedroom condo has a king-size bed in the bedroom, and a sofa bed in the living room. Two-bedroom condos generally have a king-size bed in a master suite, two twin beds in the second bedroom, a sofa bed in the living room, and two bathrooms. Three-bedroom condos provide a master bedroom with a king-size bed, flat screen TV, walk-in closet and full size bathroom; second and third bedrooms have a queen-size bed and two twin beds, each room with its own flat screen TV and sharing a full bathroom. An elegantly maintained living room has a sofa bed, and flat screen TV.



Playa del Coco in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is a favorite tourist destination. There is always a lot going on in this beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay. Things to do in Playa del Coco: scuba diving, snorkeling, sportfishing, boating, surfing, horseback riding, hiking, zip line tours, and seeing nesting sea turtles in the nearby Las Baulas National Marine Park.

Contact All Costa Rica Rentals today to see what Costa Rica condos and vacation home rentals in Playa del Coco are available for your vacation. Great discounts can be found this time of year in Costa Rica low season.

Article by Shannon Farley

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