What to pack list

Essentials

• Passport with  a copy and money for souvenirs

• long pants/jeans

• t-shirts and some long sleeve shirts to protect from sun and insects

• work boots or sturdy close-toed shoes

• shower scuffs or waterproof sandals

• light jacket or sweater

• bandanas for dust and to wipe sweat or dust masks

• straw hat or cap for sun protection

• underwear and socks

• toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc.)

• extra pair of glasses (if you are blind without yours)

• leather gloves

• towel, washcloth

• toilet paper or Kleenex packs

• sunscreen (#30 to 50)

• flashlight with extra batteries

• malaria medicines

• towelettes or small bottle of sanitary cleaner for hands

• granola bars or other snacks to supplement diet

• pair of shorts or swimming suit for bathing in remote areas

• small notebook and pen for journaling

• water bottle with large lid for easy filling

• bug repellant

• possibility of sleeping bag and mat

Recommended

• light tennis shoes (for around camp or if other get wet)

• Spanish/English dictionary

• camera and lots of film

• Pepto Bismal tablets to take as a preventative

• vitamins

• books or CD players for "down-time"

• if you have had asthma problems, may want to have an inhaler along for mountains

Crash Pack

(items recommended as carry-on, in case luggage gets lost)

• prescription medicine

• change of clothes

• toothbrush

• camera

• passport and money

• any other essentials to get you through a couple of days

DO NOT TAKE

Expensive suitcases

Items of sentimental value that you would not like to loose

Jewelry that is expensive or you cannot replace easily