thanks for all that replied. we arrive on 02/08 (Wednesday) only one more set of questions.. What one or two ( or more) items should i NOT forget.. i know, rain jacket( good quality) sturdy but light in weight hiking shoes, phone/Ipad chargers, sun screen, etc.. BUT what one item do u wish u had NOT forgotten the first time u visited CR? i appreciate in advance all suggestions! looking forward to a cold beer ( cerveza) and fish taco on the beach Thursday!! hope to meet lots of ex pats to discuss your experiences and suggestions for potential move there. spending 2 weeks in Quepos/Jaco/Manuel Antonio… C U