Comments on: Best Shoes For Costa Rica – What To Pack

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:18:15 +0000

In reply to Marjorie. I love this. The Kam Lung flip flops are LEGENDARY! I have never seen them outside of Costa Rica, but I have an idea. I am wondering if you can get into an expat group on Facebook from Samara, Nosara, or even San Jose. Ask someone if they would be willing to get you some and ship them- and you can pay them an extra fee. It's just an idea, but it might work. There are a lot of helpful and kind people in those groups. And keep me posted on what happens! ~Christa

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Sat, 04 May 2024 23:40:51 +0000

Hi Christa,
Love your story. I visited Nosara a couple of years back and fell in love with Costa Rica. I found a pair of flip flops in a local grocery that have been the absolute best pair of flip flops I have ever had. These are Kam Lun and they must be made out of leather because the straps are not plastic. Unfortunately, my 2 little puppies got a hold of them recently and chewed part of the straps apart so I am on the search for a pair of these. Although I would love to come back to Costa Rica just to buy a pair of flip flops (boy wouldn’t that be great), I am not able to do so. Can you recommend a legitimate place in which i can order a pair of these? Really hoping you can help.

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:50:24 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth López. I would probably say waterproof tennis shoes. If they are going to the beach then take them to a grocery store and let them buy flip flops if they want. ~Christa

By: Elizabeth López

Elizabeth López — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:00:23 +0000

You give lots of good advice and options for shoes! But what if you could only bring ONE pair of shoes and you knew you were going to go kayaking, zip lining, water falling, hot springing, and market scavenging? I’m taking a group of high school students to Guanacaste, Arenal, Sarapiquí, and San José for an 8 day trip. What shoes should I tell them to bring?

Thanks for any tips!

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:12:01 +0000

In reply to Christina. I think they will be great shoes for the trip. Pura vida! ~Christa

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 01:15:30 +0000

Hi, we’re visiting Costa Rica now during the rainy season. I have a pair of Sperry’s Saltwater boots & my husband has a pair of Sperry’s Duck boots. Would these shoes fit the trip?

By: Christa Jimenez

Christa Jimenez — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:21:14 +0000

In reply to Anja. Hi Anja! I would say that it depends on how much hiking you plan to do. If you are hiking a good amount, I'd do mid-rise boots for comfort and a bit of added protection. If you are hiking a ton, get the best boots that will make you comfortable. You will be hot no matter what, so get what will make you most comfortable! Pura vida! ~Christa

By: Anja

Anja — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:55:45 +0000

Hi, thanks your your post. Going in January to CR, I was wondering if it’s recommended to get mid rise or high boots (e.g. because of snakes) or if that’ll be too hot. Going to Monteverde; Manuel Antonio and Cahuita. Hope you’d have a tip here.