Free packing checklist: Costa Rica Packing List for a Week of Adventure

Feel fully prepared for your Costa Rica trip with a simple, stress-free packing plan.

This free packing checklist includes everything you actually need for a week in Costa Rica, from jungle hikes and waterfall swims to beach days and cloud forest mornings. It’s based on more than a decade of traveling across the country (and plenty of packing mistakes along the way), so you can skip the guesswork and pack with confidence.

Inside the checklist you’ll find practical essentials, clothing suggestions, travel gear, and a few optional extras that make exploring Costa Rica easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re headed to the Pacific coast, the Caribbean, the mountains, or all three, this list helps ensure you don’t forget anything important.

No overpacking. No forgotten essentials. Just download, check off your list, and get ready to enjoy pura vida.