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In Oaxaca, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is partly cloudy, and it is warm year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 47°F to 87°F and is rarely below 42°F or above 93°F. In October the weather may be chilly at night. (60-70°F). Check out the current weather here!
Suggested Packing List:
Must - Haves:
Passport. Must be valid for up to 6 months after your scheduled departure date
A small backpack or crossbody bag: This is great for carrying essentials like your phone, portable charger, and cash while navigating crowded streets and parades.
Comfortable shoes for walking
Clothing:
Rain jacket / wind breaker (waterproof)
Warm layers: A light jacket, fleece, or sweater for the chilly evenings. .
Short-sleeved shirts
Long-sleeved shirts
Under garments
Socks
Shorts
Jeans / long pants
Pajamas
Sandals or shoes comfortable for walking
Bath / Personal:
Personal medication
glasses (if applicable)
Personal toiletries (If you have certain items that you absolutely need, bring enough to last until you return home.)
Sunscreen
Other:
Reuseable water bottle (hotel will have filtered/ purified water you can fill your water bottle up with!)
Photographs: Photos of your deceased loved ones if you'd like to include it in an ofrenda (offering).
Book
Sunglasses
Earplugs (in case you are sensitive to loud noises, the surrounding area of the hotel, and the city can be louder during the week of festivities).
Personal snacks that you may need or crave
Discover Corps Provides:
Linens / blankets
Pillow
Towels
Hand soap
Shampoo/Conditioner also available in the showers at the hotel.
NOTE: Outlets are the same as US, no adaptor is needed for electronics.