BOLITA PHOTO GALLERY
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FAQs
What should I bring to eat since there is no refrigeration:
Most fruits and vegetables will last a few days except for Broccoli and lettuce.
Eggs are not refrigerated in Costa Rica, so are a good source of protein.
Canned meats, like tuna or other fish.
Pasta and sauces.
Rice, quinoa, oats etc.
Packaged soups, ramen noodles.
Nuts, trail mix.
Bread, cheese, peanut butter,
Pre-made beans in cans or bags. Please no uncooked beans as they take hours to cook.
We provide salt, sugar, and cooking oil.
There are coffee making facilities (typical tico style set up), but you need to bring your own coffee.
We usually have a small supply of snacks and extra food for sale in case someone runs out and wants to stay longer, but you should not rely on this as your main source of food.
All kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans, cutlery, gas stoves. Everything you’ll need to prepare meals is at your disposal.
Where should I shop for food?
If you're looking for any fresh fruits and vegetables, and a good variety of other food items, you should shop in Puerto Jimenez. Corcovado BM and Pali are both open daily until about 9:00 pm.
Do I need to bring water:
The water at Bolita is fresh spring sourced potable water. No need to bring your own! The water is captured from natural spring - located high up on the property - as it exits the rocks, and is feed directly to the hostel. It's the freshest water you'll find.
What should I bring to wear:
It is always quite warm at Bolita. Light weight clothing – shorts tank tops. Those who get chilly in the evening may want very light weight pants and light weight long sleeve shirts.
Footwear: slip on and off sandals are ideal for around the lodge. For hiking on the trails, anything that is closed-toed, and will stay on your feet well. Nylon hiking boots or running shoes are the best. We have a selection of rubber boots for your use.
Rain gear: In the green season (April to September) you may want a lightweight raincoat for around the lodge. While hiking you’ll probably be working up a sweat, and usually a rain shower is a welcome thing. You’ll most likely be getting wet in the waterfalls and river, so raingear for hiking is your personal choice.
What other supplies should I bring:
You should bring your clothes, food, flashlight (a phone flashlight is adequate) and personal toiletries. You’ll find a fresh sheet package on your bed, including a towel. All beds have an excellent mosquito nets that are fine enough to prevent perujas (sand flies) from passing through. Sand flies are not active all year round, you’ll only find them during the rainiest times.
During the dry season there are few mosquitos, and only from dusk – about 10:00 pm. A light bug spray is adequate, and many people don’t use any. During the green season, you should bring some spray with you, but it’s not necessary to use heavy deet laden products.
Many of the trails are shaded, but some are in the sun. You may want to bring sunscreen if you have sensitive skin.
What is the weather like:
Although the weather can be quite unpredictable, there are some norms that we can usually count on. It’s always quite hot and humid. The daytime temperature hovers around 90 Fahrenheit or 32 Celsius, with humidity at 80 – 90 %
Mid December to end of March is dry season. There may be the occasional light shower, but it will be mostly sunny. The rainforest is always green, it does not dry out completely like in the northern parts of Costa Rica, however, we enjoy the lowest humidity levels of the year.
Mid to late March – September is “green season”. You can expect sun most days, and some rain as well, most days. Occasionally there will be sun all day, and occasionally it will be stormy all day.
September to Mid December. This is full on rainy season, and for that reason, Bolita is closed during that time.
What should I bring to eat since there is no refrigeration:
Most fruits and vegetables will last a few days except for Broccoli and lettuce.
Eggs are not refrigerated in Costa Rica, so are a good source of protein.
Canned meats, like tuna or other fish.
Pasta and sauces.
Rice, quinoa, oats etc.
Packaged soups, ramen noodles.
Nuts, trail mix.
Bread, cheese, peanut butter,
Pre-made beans in cans or bags. Please no uncooked beans as they take hours to cook.
We provide salt, sugar, and cooking oil.
There are coffee making facilities (typical tico style set up), but you need to bring your own coffee.
We usually have a small supply of snacks and extra food for sale in case someone runs out and wants to stay longer, but you should not rely on this as your main source of food.
All kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans, cutlery, gas stoves. Everything you’ll need to prepare meals is at your disposal.
Where should I shop for food?
If you're looking for any fresh fruits and vegetables, and a good variety of other food items, you should shop in Puerto Jimenez. Corcovado BM and Pali are both open daily until about 9:00 pm.
Do I need to bring water:
The water at Bolita is fresh spring sourced potable water. No need to bring your own! The water is captured from natural spring - located high up on the property - as it exits the rocks, and is feed directly to the hostel. It's the freshest water you'll find.
What should I bring to wear:
It is always quite warm at Bolita. Light weight clothing – shorts tank tops. Those who get chilly in the evening may want very light weight pants and light weight long sleeve shirts.
Footwear: slip on and off sandals are ideal for around the lodge. For hiking on the trails, anything that is closed-toed, and will stay on your feet well. Nylon hiking boots or running shoes are the best. We have a selection of rubber boots for your use.
Rain gear: In the green season (April to September) you may want a lightweight raincoat for around the lodge. While hiking you’ll probably be working up a sweat, and usually a rain shower is a welcome thing. You’ll most likely be getting wet in the waterfalls and river, so raingear for hiking is your personal choice.
What other supplies should I bring:
You should bring your clothes, food, flashlight (a phone flashlight is adequate) and personal toiletries. You’ll find a fresh sheet package on your bed, including a towel. All beds have an excellent mosquito nets that are fine enough to prevent perujas (sand flies) from passing through. Sand flies are not active all year round, you’ll only find them during the rainiest times.
During the dry season there are few mosquitos, and only from dusk – about 10:00 pm. A light bug spray is adequate, and many people don’t use any. During the green season, you should bring some spray with you, but it’s not necessary to use heavy deet laden products.
Many of the trails are shaded, but some are in the sun. You may want to bring sunscreen if you have sensitive skin.
What is the weather like:
Although the weather can be quite unpredictable, there are some norms that we can usually count on. It’s always quite hot and humid. The daytime temperature hovers around 90 Fahrenheit or 32 Celsius, with humidity at 80 – 90 %
Mid December to end of March is dry season. There may be the occasional light shower, but it will be mostly sunny. The rainforest is always green, it does not dry out completely like in the northern parts of Costa Rica, however, we enjoy the lowest humidity levels of the year.
Mid to late March – September is “green season”. You can expect sun most days, and some rain as well, most days. Occasionally there will be sun all day, and occasionally it will be stormy all day.
September to Mid December. This is full on rainy season, and for that reason, Bolita is closed during that time.