Packing List for Nicaragua

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Clothes

1. Lightweight pants, skirts, t-shirts, blouses.  We do not recommend bringing more than one pair of shorts, as shorts are not normally worn here and expose one to more sun and bugs.  Same goes with tank tops.
2. During meetings with organizations, it is best to not dress too causally.  Definitely dress comfortably, but no shorts and flip-flops please, as it can be seen as disrespectful.  You may want to bring one nicer outfit for more formal occasions.
3. Bathing Suit!  (Modest as possible)
4. Light jacket and long sleeve shirt for cool nights, especially in Madagalpa
5. Plan to bring enough clothes for the entire trip, since hand-washing is the only option.

Shoes

1. Walking/hiking shoes.  These need to be comfortable for walking and that you don’t mind getting dirty.
2. Flip flops for shower
3. One nicer pair of shoes
4. Sandals

Sun Protection — Hat, sunglasses, sun-block.  We are much closer to the equator, so these protections are necessary.

Toiletries — Towel, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

Insect Repellent — Bring repellent with 25% DEET for use on skin, spray clothes with permethrin before leaving.  Wearing pants and closed-toed shoes also reduce bites.

Medicine — If you have an epi-pen for allergies, bring it.  Prescription medications, and bring back-up contacts or glasses if you wear them.  Please bring vitamins that you usually take.

Cash — Please bring cash.  You can rely on an ATM/Debit card as a back-up.  All cash can be changed to Corodobas on the first day, and changed back at the end of the trip.

Misc. — Bookbag, camera, notebook, pen/pencil.