What to Wear to Costa Rica
How do you decide what to wear to Costa Rica? The first thing I did was look at the forecast which predicted 90%+ chance of rain every day since it is the end of the rainy season at the beginning of October. It turned out we didn’t see much rain but we did get good use of our rain jackets on our ATV ride where it rained for some of the way, the night jungle tour (it rained a good 10 minutes) and during our visit to La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens where it also rained and the spray of the waterfalls could get you pretty wet. The second thing I did was plan my outfits according to our activities, travel, outdoor activities and dinner.
Travel outfit
The airplane ride from Atlanta, GA to San Jose, Costa Rica is 3h30. I knew that we would also have a 3 hour car ride from the capital to our resort so I wanted to be confortable.
Comfortable shoes (wore these during our wet night jungle tour so I need to clean them), a tank and my denim shirt were perfect as I got alternatively cold and hot during our trip.
My only regret is that the leggings do not have pockets so on the plane ride home, I wore my joggers.
ATV tour
One of my favorite things to wear when traveling and involved in outdoor activities is my Zella cargo joggers as they dry quickly, have lots of pockets and are comfortable. Both my husband and I wore Keen watershoes (mine are kids size and quite old). Many of you have seen my second hand NWT fun tee before as it is a favorite on vacation. I wore my 2 piece bathing suit under (yes, I did jump in the waterfall) and we packed our rain jackets in a backpack.
Breakfast and walk on the beach
The 2nd bathing suit I packed was a TJMaxx clearance find. I love the color of this suit! I thought it really matched the infinity pool well (this is where we had breakfast the 2 mornings at the resort) and what you see in the background behind the pool is the Atlantic Ocean. An old thrifted cargo skirt was comfortable coverage.
Car Outfit
For the ride back to San Jose, I switched my bathing suit to a $3 clearanced halter top from TJMaxx and continued to wear my Lulemonn belt bag. I have no regrets being influenced to buy it: it was perfect for traveling!
We made several stops traveling back to San Jose (the coast is quite spectacular) and the skirt was not too constricting when we decide to explore the shore line and climb the rocks. This was so pretty that a whole post will be dedicated to it!
Dinner Time
I wore the top I wore on my 20th anniversary dinner for dinner simply with my cargo skirt. I did change from my Keens to a pair of black sandals. Sadly, while I had hoped to wear my dress from my birthday for my 2nd dinner, my husband didn’t feel well the last 24 hours and I ended up eating dinner in the room.
Doka Coffee Plantation Tour and La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens
This was the most interesting tour! You will read all about it and learn lots about the process! Joggers once again were perfect and we packed our rainjackets too.
A bientôt!
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28 Comments
Joanne
It looks like you packed the perfect outfit! Funny enough my husband and I just went away for 3 nights and I packed 2 dresses for going out to dinner… but we didn’t end up going out to dinner for me to wear them! We were so tired after hiking we often just crashed in the room and skipped dinner altogether or just ate snacks.
mimifce
I was glad I brought it but yes, being flexible is key. We ended up with room service twice.
Holly
I love your outfits. They have style yet function for your active trip. That belt bag looks like just the thing for travek. We are currently packing for a trip and your post with providential. I need to look at my athletic attire as there will (hooefully) be much walking and hiking. Enjoy. Your weekend!
mimifce
I have found that my joggers looks dressier than leggings and are as comfortable and they have pockets. Then it’s just a matter of cute but practical tops.
Sally in St Paul
Love the aqua sandals – such a fun color!
mimifce
They make my hiking outfits more interesting!
Mica Away From The Blue
You definitely packed well for your trip, even if you didn’t get to wear the dress as you stayed in for dinner on the last night you had a lot of comfortable and practical outfits for everything! 🙂
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend 🙂
mimifce
Thanks, Mica! I was pleased with what I brought.
jodie
What a bummer your husband didn’t feel well at the end. Hopefully he is okay now.
What an incredible trip. Now I want to go. And I can’t wait to hear more details.
XOXO
jodie
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mimifce
You need to go! Hubby typically gets sick at some point when we are abroad… He was back to normal within a couple of days getting back.
Nancy
Good outfits for traveling. Isn’t it very humid there? The top you are wearing for your anniversary dinner is fabulous. Halter tops look amazing on you!
mimifce
Even though it was the end of the rainy season, I didn’t find it humid. Maybe because of the time of the year we were there?
Amy
Looks like a great vacation. I can’t wait to hear more about the gardens.
mimifce
Looks like I have about a month worth of blog posts to write =)
Melody Jacob
I like the simple and comfortable outfit, nice time in Costa Rica.
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mimifce
Knowing what we planned to do made packing easy.
Marsha+Banks
I think you look lovely, relaxed, and ready for anything! I’m glad you had a wonderful time (except for your husband not feeling good). I can’t wait to read more about your trip!
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mimifce
It was a pretty amazing trip!
Ashley
What an amazing trip! My boyfriend went to Costa Rica years ago and he wants to take me- it looks so beautiful! I’m sorry to hear your husband fell ill toward the end- ugh, being sick on vacation is the worst! I hope he’s feeling better now.
-Ashley
mimifce
It is a really cool place for sure. Can’t wait to go back.
Michelle
Oh what a fabulous trip! The weather is always the first thing I consider when packing too. I have some Keens. Love them!
Michelle
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mimifce
The weather sure can make a difference if you are not prepared.
Bonnie
Looks like a great vacation, the outfits are useful for it
mimifce
They worked out well.
Carol
Looks like a fabulous trip! Your outfits look cute and comfortable. You did a great job of packing for all possibilities of weather, etc.
Carol
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mimifce
It was such a fun trip that I am in a big savings mode: we want to go back with the kids next year (on top of some more local vacations) so I am going to be on a budget mode for the next several months.
jess jannenga
This sounds and looks like such a fun and amazing trip! I have never been there. And it takes less time than Europe! Love the floral halter for dinner and the fun fun tee, sounds like you had a great time. Sorry hubby got sick, too!
jess xx
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mimifce
The short distance is really a big plus. It was quite a wonderful trip for sure!