What to Bring
Because of the diverse climates to Guatemala it is recommended that you bring different layers of clothing.

-long sleeve and short sleeve shirts
-sweaters/sweatshirts
-sweatpants (for comfort and for sleeping in)
-long underwear, gloves and warm hat (if you're here in the coldest months)
-a fleece type jacket
-rain jacket and umbrella
-long pants/ jeans
-shorts
-bathing suit
-good walking shoes (hiking boots recommended!)

Other Recommended Items to Bring

-towel (your host family will provide bed linens but not towels)
-English/Spanish dictionary
-ATM card/Visa card
-present for your host family
-donations for our children's scholarship program

There are several ATM machines in Xela, but the machines do not accept all cards. ATM cards that are also Visa cards tend to be most readily accepted. There are limited facilities that accept MasterCards.