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Packing List
Is your child registered for a Costa Rica WorldStrides program but doesn’t know what to pack? Here's a quick checklist for you to review.

- Passport
- Two color copies of passport
Season-appropriate clothing
(one outfit per day)
arrow Comfortable walking shoes
arrow Rain gear
arrow Sleepwear
arrow Bathing suit (depending on hotel)
arrow Toiletries
arrow Watch
arrow Backpack
arrow Plastic water bottle to fit in back pack
arrow Camera and film (Most students use one roll per day. Please label disposable cameras.)
arrow Spending money
arrow Picture ID



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Travel Tips
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Pack according to the time of year. Listed below are the average temperatures and rainfall for each region depending on the time of year traveling.


March and April: Average Temperatures and Monthly
Rainfall by Region (°F)
San José
High 78°
Low 60°
Avg Rainfall .8
Sarapiquí and Arenal
High 85°
Low 63°
Avg Rainfall 1.5
Monteverde
High 71°
Low 54°
Avg Rainfall 1.2


June and July: Average Temperatures and Monthly
Rainfall by Region (°F)
San José
High 78°
Low 61°
Avg Rainfall 4
Sarapiquí and Arenal
High 81°
Low 64°
Avg Rainfall 7.6
Monteverde
High 70°
Low 57°
Avg Rainfall 6
arrow Put your child’s full name and address on all luggage and personal items.
arrow Your child will be required to carry his/her own luggage, so pack accordingly. No more than two bags per person!
arrow Your child should carry a picture ID (driver's license, ID card, passport, student ID, etc.) which matches the name on his/her airline ticket (if traveling by air). Students might be asked to present this at the airport.
arrow Determine where and when to meet your child’s group on departure day. All participants will need to check in as a group.
arrow Check with your child’s teacher concerning any additional packing requirements for your child’s program.