There are many reasons to travel to Costa Rica. Maybe you are jetting off on a Costa Rica Honeymoon, possibly you’re planning a family vacation to Costa Rica, perhaps you just want to relax with friends on the beach. Whatever your reason for your special trip to Costa Rica, you will want to ensure you pack the essentials. In order to create the most comprehensive list possible, we have spent many hours of rigorous research by lounging on the beach, at Monaco Upscale Condominiums exploring the local towns and natural resources, becoming ingrained in the local community and learning about Costa Rica. All this hard work in order to make sure we provide you with the proper advice. It was a tough job, but to ensure you have the best Costa Rica Vacation possible, we were determined to complete the task. You may be spending a lot of time on the beach, in the water and in nature in general. You want to make sure you can keep your outdoor options open and not have to stay inside due to sunburn. We suggest purchasing an Eco or Reef friendly sunscreen , we want not only you but future vacationers to be able to enjoy all the natural beauty available in Costa Rica. Along with sunscreen don’t forget to pack sunglasses and a hat not only for protection, but also to take the perfect beach picture. To make that picture a reality, no matter where you are, we also suggest a waterproof phone case . Don’t forget sandals or flip flops for those leisurely strolls between your condominium and beachfront lounge chair! It would be tempting to spend your entire vacation at Monaco Upscale Condominiums lounging on the beach, but we suggest getting ingrained in the local culture as well as view the abundant wildlife. There are a wide selection of beach activities including surfing, deep sea fishing, kayaking and so much more. While adventuring inland make sure to bring some hiking boots , a small backpack for all your essentials including a reusable water bottle and don’t forget the binoculars to peep at the over 100 species of beautiful birds that are native to the region. Remember all the adventures don’t have to be in nature, as Jaco is known not only for its laid back atmosphere but also its nightlife! If you are interested in enjoying the local nighttime festivities bring an appetite for some delicious food as well as your most comfortable pair of dancing shoes ! Last but certainly not least you want to ensure you make sure to bring your spirit of adventure . Right, we know this isn’t something you can pack; but it is something we highly encourage all our guests at Monaco Upscale Condominiums to bring. Costa Rica is not just beaches and umbrella drinks… although that is one fantastic aspect of joining us for your Costa Rica vacation. We want all our guests to fall in love with Costa Rica as we have and we feel confident that if you bring that spirit of adventure, it will only enrichen your family vacation or honeymoon. The Jaco area of Costa Rica is abundant with Natural adventure, and a beautiful welcoming culture. You may also want to consider bringing an extra suitcase for all the fun things you can find on a local shopping trip and for a day trip in the bustling town of Manuel Antonio just over an hour away. And while you are there, you can put your hiking gear to use at the Manuel Antonio National park.