Sunscreen, insect repellent, beachwear, and a bath towel should be in your luggage. These four things are indispensable for the entire trip. Because even if you don’t spend your whole holiday on the beach, sun protection is a must, especially at high altitudes, such as on volcanoes, despite the cloudy climate, to avoid annoying sunburn. This includes sunglasses and headgear. Our tip: Buy sunscreen in Germany – sunscreen is disproportionately expensive in Costa Rica. After the sun is also worthwhile; if you didn’t bring any from Europe, you can perfectly replace it with aloe vera gel, so-called “Sábila,” which is available locally. Finally, mosquitoes are rampant throughout the country, so you should always be well-equipped with insect repellent. The preparation “Off” has proven itself in every supermarket.