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What to pack for Costa Rica in December

Typical December, built from ten years of weather

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Typical for your dates
Highs 75°F, lows 61°F, rain 12 of 31 days
wethumidhigh UV
Sunset lands around 5:15pm. Wind averages 9 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for

Essentials

11 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion - 3 fl. oz.
budget
Blue Lizard Sport Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
$14
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Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen 2 Fl Oz
budget
Thinksport Clear Zinc Active Face SPF 50 Sunscreen
$15.95
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Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen 3.4 Fl Oz
mid
Project Reef SPF 50 Sunscreen
$26
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Polarized sunglasses
On sale
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Orange Rose Gold
budget
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$25.93 $38
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Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses
mid
Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses
$38
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at Backcountry.com
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses Desert, One Size
mid
Knockaround Premiums Sport Polarized Sunglasses…
$38
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DEET or picaridin repellent
Travel first aid kit
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)

Before you go

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Recommended

10 items
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics