Before Arrival
- Travelers/Health Insurance
- Flight Itinerary
- Valid Passport (and copy at home)
- Spending Money (for free time/days, extra food, and souvenirs)
Resources
- Guatemala Guidebook
- Laptop (if desired)
- Camera (with rechargeable batteries)
- Journal
- Batteries
Equipment and Clothing
- Traveling backpack/duffle
- Daypack
- Raincoat
- Umbrella
- Reusable Water bottle
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Toiletry bag and toiletries,
- with ANY and all prescription meds.
- Towel
- Ear plugs (if you are a light sleeper)
- Jeans/long pants (4)
- Long sleeved shirts (3)
- Sweater/sweatshirt (2)
- Short sleeved shirts (4)
- One nice shirt/outfit for campaigns/
- Homestay family events (guys – collared shirts; girls – blouse or other nice top/shirt)
- T-shirts (4)
- Shorts (1)
- Bathing suit (1)
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Hiking boots
- Running shoes/sneakers
- Flip flops
Please note: Expect ALL weather in Guatemala: 40°F – 90°F with sun, rain and wind. It tends to get chilly at nights so clothing that you can layer is recommended. Most of all, remember that comfort and utility are most important!
