I'm going to be in Costa Rica for September-November and want to do some trekking in the jungle. Do I ned to bring a sleeping bag?

Isn't September still rainy season? If so you'll need to be seriously experienced in tropical forest trekking.

I'd take a sleeping bag, I think, because even though it is likely to be very warm, if you get wet enough and have nothing dry to sleep in, then you might have some uncomfortable nights.

Which forest areas are you thinking of visiting?

At the moment it's all a bit theoretical. And yes, I think it will be rainy! We were hoping to do some kind of guided tour, but not sure where yet. Any suggestions? Or will it be un-doable at this time of year?

Sorry for not replying sooner - been in Italy for a wedding.

I've only been to CR in the dry season, but I have the impression that touring in the rain can be quite difficult. Some areas become very difficult.

We visited forest areas pretty much all over the country. Of the more rainforest-y areas (there are dry forests, montane forests etc.) Corcovado in the south west was probably our favourite and I'm pretty certain has some trekking options. When we were there we were also surprised by the small numbers of biting insects, mosquitoes etc. May be a bit different at the time of year you're planing to go, though. If you wanted something less adventurous there are coastal paths in some areas that might be easier to access.

The southern Caribbean (Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Manzanillo, Gandoca) is actually relatively dry in Sept. Oct. There isn't much in the way of overnight treks, but there are great day hikes and beautiful beaches.

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try a hammock a mozzie net, a la Ray Mears.