How to prepare for bliss burn:

a list of es­sen­tials for our unique gathering in the jungle

Gathering
Check­list:
im­por­tant ba­sics

  • Downloaded QR code ticket

  • Photo ID

  • Mobile phone and charger, if possible, a solar power bank

  • Bring enough water and food for the days you are attending

  • Ice for coolers can purchased on site

  • Earplugs

  • Umbrella or parasol

Gathering
Check­list:
camp­ing equip­ment and use­ful gad­gets

The short list for camping essentials to make your Bliss Burn comfortable and radically prepared.

  • Tent and a shade structure if necessary

  • Sleeping bag or bed linen

  • Blanket/towel for river

  • Headlamp/flashlight & batteries/charger

  • Camping/yoga mat and or an air mattress

  • Tarps for underneath tent for possible rain

  • Pillows

  • Camping chairs and a foldable table if necessary

  • Tape

  • Pocket knife

  • Camping mallet for putting up a tent

  • Bin bags PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT.

  • (Solar) lights for your camp and tent

  • Rope

Gathering
Check­list:
toi­letries and
med­ica­tion

We are radically self-responsible with NO ON SITE STORE. If you forget something this is a great way to meet new people and inquire if campmates or neighbors can help assist you.

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste

  • Biodegradable shower gel and shampoo

  • Biodegradable dry shampoo

  • Comb/brush

  • Towel for shower and river

  • Flip Flops and/or closed toed for night

  • Deodorant

  • Tissues

  • Disinfectants

  • Environmentally friendly wet wipes

  • Roll of biodegradable Toilet Paper

  • First aid kit and band aids

  • Painkillers or tablets for medication for headaches, diarrhea, etc. or any emergency medication

  • Biodegradable sunscreen

  • Personal medication (Bring medications as needed, the closest pharmacy is in Dominical 45min away)

  • Compact mirror

  • Insect repellent

  • Diva cup or biodegradable pads/tampons

Gathering
Check­list:
food and drinks

Meals plans can be purchased with your access pass here.

ONE meal plan includes THREE meals. Locally sourced veggie dishes with option of meat will be served. If you wish to enhance the experience, bringing food to share is a great way to co-create. Hot water station(s) will be available.

Please bring your own bowls/cups/cutlery.
Please remember NO GLASS.

  • Water

  • Electrolytes

  • Camping stove

  • Lighter or matches

  • Tin opener, bottle opener

  • Cooking utensils

  • Cooler box

  • Snacks and munchies

  • Reusable cups: you are encouraged to carry with you at all times. You might be offered a drink along the way.

  • Reusable bowls/plates: you are encouraged to carry with you at all times. You might be offered food along the way.

  • Reusable cutlery: you are encouraged to carry with you at all times. You might be offered food along the way.

  • Sponge and tea towels

  • Enough food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner: tinned stew/pasta dishes, bread, salads, preserved fruit, or if needed any pre-grilled food

  • Plenty of fruit

  • Snacks and dry goods are essential

  • Ways to PACK IT AND PACK IT OUT. Recycle bins/Garbage bins/Compost bins

Gathering
Check­list: clothes

Let's dress our best and shine Bliss Burners. Gentle reminder to prepare for the sun.

  • Comfortable outdoor clothing: shorts, tanks, bra tops, skirts, dresses, t-shirts, jumpers, hoodies for the night, yoga pants

  • Underwear and socks

  • Pajamas

  • Raincoat or a waterproof poncho

  • Flip Flops or water shoes

  • Closed toed shoes: nighttime, snakes, scorpions

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Scarf

  • Swimsuit

  • Swimsuit cover up

  • Costumes: raid your festival trunk for your best costume. NO FEATHERS or costumes that could litter PLEASE.

  • Face paint and/or biodegradable glitter

WEATHER INFO FOR PLATANILLO, COSTA RICA

The typical temperatures are mid 80s fahrenheit daytime and
low 70s night time with possible rainshowers. Dark by 6pm, Light around
5:30am, we are close to the equator, slight chance of rain