Oaxaca has two seasons- wet and dry. July falls in the wet season, however most of the day is still quite dry and the rains if they occur are usually brief and in the early evening. The average daily high for July is 82 °F and the average nighttime low is 60°F. It is also good to note that the altitude of Oaxaca is 5,100 ft.
It is advised for guests to dress respectfully- nothing too short or revealing. Walking shoes may be preferred (we will be on both paved and cobblestone streets!), 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!
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, you may want more than one for the pool and the sweatlodge)
-swimwear coverup
-hat (to keep out sun)
-light weight jacket for nighttime
-rain coat (this can also double as your lightweight jacket)
-sunglasses
-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 if desired (masks are not currently mandated in Oaxaca)
-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 in the kind you are used to)
-anti-nausea or altitude aids if prone to car or altitude sickness or heat-induced nausea
-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
-cross body purse
-reusable water bottle
-water filter if desired
-Your ICE pdf for emergency contact information (in your two week prep email!)
**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!