Central America – Packing List

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I have done several backpacking trips so far but packing is and always will be quite a challenge. At least for me it is. But luckily I can always stick to my packing list as I have only traveled warm countries where the stuff that I will be needing is typically the same. However, what you will have to pack will mostly depend on the country you will be going to and what activities you are planning on doing. Swimming, hiking, skiing? 

To give you an idea of what you could pack for your upcoming trip to Central America, here is my Central America packing list for Panama and Costa Rica. Enjoy!

CLOTHES

5x Socks

2x Bra

10x Underwear

2x Bikinis

3x Shorts

1x Skirt

Rain jacket

1x Leggings

1x Long Sport pants

1x Long sleeve shirt

1x Fleece Jacket

5-6 Tops

1x T-shirt + Shorts for sleeping

1x Flip Flops

Birkenstocks

Hiking Boots

BAGS

Big backpack (I can’t find the one I use anymore but I have been really happy with my Deuter backpack that I have had for six years already)

Day pack

Going out bag

Dry pack

TOILETRIES

Toothpaste + Toothbrush

Hairbrush

Shampoo and Conditioner

Shower gel

Face wash

Face lotion

Sun creme

Deodorant

Razor

Make up

Face wipes

Insect repellent

Tampons

Tweezers

Hair bands

2x Micro fiber towel (small + normal sized)

1x Beach towel

Central america packing list: toiletries

MEDICAL KIT

Aspirin

Bandages

Birth control

Lotion for bug bites

Sea sickness tablets

Antidiarrhea/ food poisoning pills

Spray for stuffed nose

Pain killers

DOCUMENTS

Passport

Flight tickets

Travel Insurance

ID

Drivers license

International drivers license

Copies of passport

Student ID

Dive Logbook

Scuba diving certificates

Visa

Document with vaccinations

Money

Credit card

ELECRONICS

GoPro + charger

Camera + Charger

Phone + Charger + LiveProof case

Laptop + Charger

Headphones

Fitness watch

GoPro accessories

Extra GoPro batteries

Adapters

SD cards

central america packing list: all electronices you will need

HAND LUGGAGE

Sunglasses

Travel Journal 

Pen

Travel Pillow (Must have for long flights and bus rides)

Locks

Tissues

Valuable holder

Dictionary +Book

Now I hope this list is helpful for you if you are planning a backpacking trip. It doesn’t have to be Central America. This is about the packing list that I use for most of my trips that are longer than 3 weeks. For Central America, however, I added the hiking boots and took out a normal pair of sneakers. I usually also do not travel with my laptop, but thought it would be a good idea to take it not just for the blog but also because I have to take care of some university stuff while traveling. Hope you found this Central America packing list at least a little helpful.

Did I forget anything that you would add in your packing list?

Becky x

And for the best possible accommodation deals in Central America, check out Hostelworld, where I book all of my accommodation when traveling 🙂

Central America Packing list

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