Rainy season in Costa Rica

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Posted by Dangelo 907 days ago (http://www.lonelyplanet.com)

If you are staying at a hotel or lodge near rainforest excursions, they will often have boots for you to use. If not, you can buy boots here really cheap - they are everywhere - just plain black rubber boots. If you are going for a long hike, I would not recommend wearing new boots, however. If you have hiked in other wet countries, you know what to expect. Many people just wear comfortable sneakers, realizing they will get wet. You really cannot keep your feet dry - with rubber boots, you feet are wet from sweat! It is true here also that after a heavy rain, there will usually be a break for you to dry out. Of course, if you have a problem with your feet already, you will want to be extra careful. Maybe extra socks? Extra small towel? Things like that. I would not recommend bringing heavy boots or hiking boots. If you are concerned about your body getting wet, you can bring a small poncho in a pouch but I wouldn't bother with rain pants -- too hot if you are walking a lot. Most Costa Ricans just don't worry about it -- they get wet and then they get dry. You probably have a rain cover for your backpack and that will work well.

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