Pack light! All your items must fit into one regular size suitcase / duffle bag / back pack.
Please, don't bring any expensive or flashy clothing. We are living and working in areas of extreme poverty and should use humble attire.
Identification
Clothing
Toiletries, etc.
All toiletries must be travel size. You will probably take only 1 or 2 showers, so don't bring a large bottle of shampoo.
Other
Please, don't bring any expensive or flashy clothing. We are living and working in areas of extreme poverty and should use humble attire.
Identification
- Form of Identification (DNI or Passport / Diplomatic passport)
- Medical Insurance Card
Clothing
- Clothes for working (shorts, t-shirts, socks, old sneakers) that can get dirty
- Clothes for relaxing (shorts, t-shirt, sandals)
- Undergarments for 8 days
- Sweatshirt in case of cold weather
- One pair jeans or pants in case of cold weather
- Raingear: poncho or waterproof jacket
- Cap / Bandana
Toiletries, etc.
All toiletries must be travel size. You will probably take only 1 or 2 showers, so don't bring a large bottle of shampoo.
- Baby Wipes (disinfectant, with alcohol) for cleaning your hands / face
- One roll of Toilet Paper
- Toiletries (tooth brush and paste, soap, deodorant, shampoo)
- Sunblock
- Insect Repellent
- One Large Towel , One Hand Towel
- Personal Medication (aspirin / pain relief, sinus/allergy medicines, etc.)
- Hand Cream for after work
Other
- Sleeping bag (or sheets) and Pillow (optional)
- Food / Snacks (for bus rides, etc)
- Cash (500-700 pesos will be more than enough, bring small bills)
- Book
- Pen and Paper
- Camera
- Work Gloves
- Flashlight
- Small Backpack for day trips (use the same as your carry-on)