What to Bring

Once you arrive at Dolphin Quest you will be isolated from town, so come prepared. The more equipped you are the more comfortable you will be. Although a boat goes to town regularly for supplies, there is little time for personal errands. Phone calls, mailing and banking should be taken care of before leaving Golfito. Trips to town can be coordinated during your stay for an additional charge.

When your planning your trip, be sure to bring these things:

• flashlight & batteries (plus extras)
• sunscreen
• hat
• bug repellent and/or incense
• toiletries (Out of respect for Mother Earth, please bring only biodegradable soap, shampoo or detergent.)
• towel
• extra pair of shoes to get wet, i.e. Tevas, Aquasocs.
• light pants & long sleeved shirt & socks (for bugs in evenings)
• band aids (cloth adhesive)
• first aid for cuts, bites & scrapes (We highly recommend Tee Tree oil and hydrogen peroxide 3%, 35% or gel.)
• anti-itch remedy

These things might be nice to have, too.

• rain gear (seasonally)
• snorkeling gear
• rubber boots (standard issue for Ticos in the rainy season)
• fishing gear
• lightweight, synthetic socks (use inside of boots to stay dry, use inside sandals to keep away ants)

We always appreciate these Helpful Items

• herbs & vitamins - vitamin C, ginseng, Echinacea, nettles
• organic foods & grains
• vitasoy vanilla
• nuts
• nutritional yeast
• seasonings
• seaweed
• dried mushrooms
• whole grains
• Braggs Liquid Aminos
• tamari
• stainless steel kitchenware
• knives
• videos, books, tapes, games, musical instrument
• hand tools, especially vice grips, needle nose vice grips
• solar products
• 12-volt products (especially testers)
• dive fins, masks and snorkel gear
• rubber boots
• batteries (especially C, AA and D's)
• flashlights
• first aid supplies