What To Wear In Guatemala: Our Guatemala Packing List And What To Pack For Guatemala

What To Wear In Guatemala: Our Guatemala Packing List And What To Pack For Guatemala

Guatemala is another beautiful country in Central America, is one of the places you’ll definitely get excited to pack for. Click here to book online activities in Guatemala

So here we are, giving you the details on how to do it. Complete Guatemala packing list and what to pack for Guatemala. Read here best Guatemala travel tips.

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SIM CARD AT GUATEMALA AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you buy a sim card at Guatemala airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Guatemala. Read here Guatemala sim card for tourist and best Guatemala eSim

WHERE TO STAY IN GUATEMALA

A total of $10-20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Guatemala. There are hotels mid-budget $40-60 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $80 USD.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION

GUATEMALA PACKING LIST (WHAT TO PACK FOR GUATEMALA)

Let’s look at the weather details of our Guatemala packing list and what to wear in Guatemala.

WEATHER FOR GUATEMALA AND BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO VISIT

Guatemala, just like the rest of the countries in Central America, has a tropical climate. Daytime temperatures usually range between 21°C and 32°C all year round. March and April are the hottest months and the rainy season is from May to October.

The summer or dry season is the best time to visit Tikal and the coastal areas of Guatemala. While the rainy or wet season is a great time to explore Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Quetzaltenango in the Central and Western Highlands.

The drier winter months in Guatemala is also a good time to visit the tropical north and the beaches. The Highlands are hot and sunny in the daytime, however the evenings can get quite cold (most especially in the mountains and in high altitudes),

By contrast, the drier winter months are the perfect time to head to the tropical north and the beaches. The Highlands are warm and sunny during the day but can get quite cold at night, especially up in the mountains and at altitude. Overnight temperatures can drop below freezing so it is very imperative to pack warm clothes.

Spring (March to May) and Fall (September to October) can be great seasons when you want to experience some of Guatemala’s best festivals. The Semana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated in the week leading up to Easter, and Día de Los Muertos is celebrated at the beginning of November. There is also the Mayan New Year when locals celebrate their ancestral heritage through rituals, singing, dancing, and feasting. As per the ancient Maya calendar, the Mayan New Year takes place every 260 days.

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WHAT TO WEAR IN GUATEMALA

The main rule when traveling in tropical countries is that you need lighter layers of clothing. This is because the general weather is warm, even during the wet season when you’ll still experience a good amount of sunshine.

Lighter jackets that are waterproof, waterproof bags, waterproof cases to protect your things and your devices and good walking shoes are a must to bring, so that you’ll be ready for any rain showers when traveling, during the wet season.

What to wear in Guatemala during the dry season? During the dry season, definitely have some sun protection for your face and your body, to make sure that you are protected from the harmful rays of the sun.

FOOT WEAR

What to wear in Guatemala for footwear? A good pair slippers will be enough for travel packing for a trip to Guatemala. There are a few activities to do in Guatemala hiking, walks and other sightseeing, so having extra pairs of going-out clothes that are not exactly bikinis and coverups, but thin and comfortable enough for the hot sunny weather will sure come in handy.

Make sure not to overpack but Guatemala can be rainy and getting cold at night time. If you’re expecting a few sit down dinners, or maybe hitting a few clubs, or parties, you can pack extra shoes and extra clothes for this. Sandals will be for relaxing when the weather is warm.

WHAT TO WEAR IN GUATEMALA: CLOTHES FOR ACTIVITIES

What to wear in Guatemala for hiking and activities? There are volcano activities that will require extra clothes like a jacket or a raincoat. It will depend if you for a day trip just a few hours hiking or you will stay overnight. But if you hire a guide they will provide most of the things that you need

SKIN PROTECTION FROM HEAT AND THE SUN

In addition to proper summer outfits and clothes, packing for protecting your skin will be imperative. A sunblock with protection for UVA and UVB (for the best brands, choose a sunblock with triple +++) is very important. You’ll have to re-apply your sunblock every 20-30 minutes, especially if you’ll be staying under the sun for a long time, so make sure you pack enough for your trip.

The sun will most likely affect your hair too, so best if you pack hair products and conditioners that will be good for protecting your hair. For your makeup, make sure that you have the right sunscreen and foundation for your skin. Don’t forget your moisturizers and lotions, because skin can get dry pretty easy in this weather. If you choose to bring makeup in this trip, choose lip balms, lipsticks and chapsticks that are light colors or good for very sunny weather.

These will likely be lighter than darker. Just like your skin and body, your face will most likely need to stay hydrated, so mist sprays can be very helpful to keep your face refreshed all day long.

If you have hair dye or hair color, make sure you bring the appropriate products or consult your stylist on what products to bring to prepare your hair for the weather! Heat protectants will be very important especially if you will use a lot of blow dryers or iron in the trip, or even just for extra lounging time under the sun!

WATER BOTTLES

Keep your body hydrated! Instead of expecting to buy multiple water bottles for the duration of your trip, try to have a water bottle handy with you at all times so you can keep yourself hydrated and also be mindful of waste!

ACCESSORIES

What to wear in Guatemala where it’s important to be bringing a lot of comfortable clothes for hiking and make sure you also bring a swimming suit if you are visiting waterfalls will be great to refresh yourself.

A day bag will also be good to have, to bring with you on some activities on the island. In any trip, we suggest to keep your valuables – money, credit cards, passports, identification cards, and other valuables in secure containers to avoid any theft — a general rule for any travel.

BAGS, CONTAINERS, LUGGAGE

What to wear in Guatemala talking about bags and luggage, depending on how long you’re planning to stay in Guatemala, small hand luggage or small suitcase should be enough. This, day bag, packing cubes, and waterproof protectors are all you’ll need.

What are packing cubes you say? One of the biggest packing hack that we swear by is dividing your luggage in packing cubes so you can go from packing to unpacking, to packing again in no time. Organization will be a breeze, and you will minimize stress when you’re trying to look for your things on a holiday.

Usually, what we do is have a bigger packing cube for clothes, and casual outerwear. A separate one for underwear and swimwear. A separate packing cube for gadgets and devices (make sure that these are actually in waterproof containers), and a separate packing cube for toiletries and makeup.

PRE-TRAVEL PREPARATION

Ahh, the struggles of being a woman! Now, there are definitely a lot of ways for you to prepare, but since you can expect that you’ll spend a lot of time in bikinis and short wears, have your waxing appointments ready before your trip. If you shave yourself, or you have your own shaving kits, make sure you bring these, with your creams to not have the stress later on during your trip.

You want to be swim ready at any moment! If you need some nail work done, brows, lashes, make sure you have these prepared too before your trip!

Book your bus, shuttle, flights, and any transportation you need to use while in Guatemala through Guatego.

MEDICINE KITS AND OTHER EXTRAS

In addition to sunblocks, lotions, moisturizers, heat protectants, and tanning products, emergency supplies will always come in handy. Have some mosquito repellent and bug spray ready, in case the places you’ll stay at have these in the cooler evenings and your clothes make you more exposed to them. Medicines, vitamins, and essentials are always good to have in any trips too.

WHAT TO PACK FOR GUATEMALA IF YOU’RE A CONTENT CREATOR..

Waterproof bags are definitely a must. You may want to bring your phones and camera gear near the water, or even in the water during this trip, so bring the appropriate waterproof day bags, and waterproof cases for your gear. Even if you’re not a content creator, it is now very usual to bring your phones out with you in the water, so having protective cases and covers are a must!

Don’t forget your underwater or waterproof cameras if you’re planning to do a lot of shooting in the water!

You should know they use the American adapter. A few places make it possible to fit your European adapter in the plug. If you are coming from European countries, we recommend you to bring an American adapter to be able to charge everywhere.

I´m bringing my camera and phone with their respective chargers and power bank

I´m bringing my laptop and charger and a universal adaptor

I´m bringing my passport, and Travel Insurance with Safetywing

PROTECTION FOR GADGETS AND FOR THEFT

Anti-theft bags, locks for luggage, keeping important numbers and identifications with you, and spare money are all necessities in any travel. It will always be in handy to have these ready with you when you travel, even in a holiday destination like Guatemala.

INSURANCE AND GENERAL THINGS TO HAVE WHEN TRAVELING

Insurance is very important to have when you travel. For us, if you’re traveling a lot in places that expose you to activities like hiking having insurance for important gear is good too. Double-check that you are protected the best way you can.

BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE

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BASICS AND TOILETRIES

Finally, making sure you are covered with the basic needs in our Guatemala packing list like your personal toiletries are good to have when packing for a trip. When you are staying in high-end resorts you will most likely have the best toiletries available, but just prepare any special products and knick knacks that you always want to have with you. Have your perfumes, and deodorizers.

For the women, since a lot of the time will be spent in water, and lighter and thinner clothing, check if the trip will come during your time of the month. You don’t want to not be ready or to be stressed of having the special products you want to have during your special week, so have your feminine products with you.

If you haven’t tried menstrual cups, you might want to try or have these with you, if you are expecting to have your period and will still want to be in your cute, scrimpy bikinis all day long!

OUR FAVORITE BACKPACK

The Nomatic Navigator backpack is designed for travelers and commuters and features multiple compartments and pockets for organization and storage. Navigator Travel Backpack has a laptop compartment and a built-in USB charging port. Read our Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack Review

A COMPLETE GUATEMALA PACKING LIST THAT CAN WITHSTAND ANY SEASON

Want to see a complete Guatemala packing list of things what to wear in Guatemala. Here you go:

Pair of comfortable pants and shirts/blouses – Guatemala is humid all year and it’s standard for any tropical destination to always pack light layers

A pair (or two) of comfortable footwear – A good pair of sneakers that can go from day wear to outerwear is always useful for activities like walking and hiking and even for casual events and dinners

2 pairs of Swimwear or Swimsuits

A light waterproof jacket, a raincoat and/or umbrella – Always be ready for unexpected showers. This may not happen when you are visiting during the dry season, however if you are visiting during the wet season, and the months in between, these are a must

Waterproof bags and cases and covers – These are all essentials when you’re traveling during the wet season, but also if you’re traveling in the coastal areas or planning to do activities with the waterfalls

A Pair of Sunglasses

3-4 pairs of Underwear

Toiletries

Spare batteries, chargers, power banks, extension cords especially if you’ll be staying in properties, hotels or hostels with limited plugs

Travel adapters – Guatemala follows the Standard US plug types, and there are two types – A and B. Plug A which has two parallel pins, and Plug B which has 2 parallel pins and a grounding pin. Make sure that you are plugging in the right voltage 110 or 220 when you are in Guatemala

A fanny pack or smaller secure bag to always keep with you to make sure your valuables are kept safe

WHERE TO STAY IN THE GUATEMALA

A total of $10-20 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Guatemala. There are hotels mid-budget $40-60 USD and you can find luxury accommodations starting from $80 USD.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN GUATEMALA

CASH IN GUATEMALA

Guatemala has its own currency called the Guatemalan Quetzal. A $1=7.49 GTQ. There are lots of ATMs and exchange currency in many part of the country. And you have to know the dollars is very common and well-accepted in the country.

Click here to know more about the exchange rate of Guatemala.

Hope you loved our Guatemala packing list blog post guide! And can’t wait to hear about what to pack for Guatemala and if we forgot anything what to bring to Guatemala.

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