In Antigua, the average daily high will be a pleasant 75°F and the average nighttime low will be 59°F. At Lake Atitlán, the average daily high will be a pleasant 78°F and the average nighttime low will be 56°F. It is the end of the rainy season, so most days will be nice and sunny, but occasional rains may occur. It is advised for guests to dress respectfully for our fire ceremonies and local family homes- nothing too short or revealing. Walking shoes may be preferred, and both open and closed toed shoes are acceptable! We will not be attending any restaurants or events with a dress code, so casual or nicer attire is fine anywhere! In Antigua, it is a bigger city so you will be able to find most packing items you might have forgotten or need last minute, but there are far fewer options to buy things at the lake.
Below are some suggested packing recommendations (this is not an exhaustive list, just covering some basics!):
-7 t-shirts or tank tops
-a variety of bottoms, shorter and longer options
-1-2 dresses, if desired
-2-3 long sleeve tops for layering such as cardigans, lightweight sweaters, or sweatshirts
-sturdy walking shoes or comfortable sandals
-flip flops or sandals that can get wet
-pajamas
-socks and undergarments
-bathing suit (bikinis are acceptable)
-swimwear coverup
-light weight jacket for nighttime
-rain coat (this can also double as your lightweight jacket)
-sunglasses
-hat (to keep out sun)
-electronic cords, chargers, and portable battery
-cash in your local currency (only clean, crisp bills will be able to be exchanged)
-one debit and one credit card (I always pack a photocopy of these in case of theft)
-documentation including passport and travel insurance vouchers (I always pack a
photocopy of these in case of theft, as well as an extra passport photo and copy of my vaccine card)
-toiletries
-sunscreen (for body, face, and lipscreen)
-bug spray
-hand sanitizer and masks (masks are not currently mandated in Guatemala, but some areas may request you wear them out of respect)
-personal medications and a current medication list (in case you need to replace your meds or have an emergency)
-feminine products (these may not be readily available)
-anti-nausea or altitude aids if prone to car, boat, or altitude sickness (we will be on several boats as well as many winding roads on this itinerary!)
-basic first aid supplies including antacid, pain relievers, blister pads, antibacterial ointment, and bandaids
-plastic bags (you never know when you’ll have to pack something wet or contain a spill!)
-stain remover (to hold you over until you do laundry!)
-umbrella
-laundry bag
-plane pillow and eye mask for the flight
-pen (you will have to fill out a customs form on the flight over and pens are not typically provided)
-tissues or wet wipes (some cafes or restaurants may not give you proper napkins)
-travel toilet paper (always a good idea when in a foreign country as not all bathrooms have it)
-luggage tag or air tag/luggage tracker
-dry bag and/or waterproof phone case/carrier for kayaking
-small towel to dry off after swimming
-journal
-cross body purse
-reusable water bottle
-water filter (here is a great one!)
-Your ICE pdf for emergency contact information
-Halloween costume or props
-Ceremony items- any special objects that mean something sentimental like crystals
**please store all your valuable items like cash and photocopies of cards somewhere safe! My favorite travel hack is to store these in an overnight maxi pad with it's wrapper, old deodorant tube, or other trusty place no one will look- and make sure these come with you in your carry-on luggage!