What to bring?
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Credit card
- Travellers checks
- Important phone numbers
- Camera
- A backpack
- Bathing suit
- Light clothes
- Light sweater
- Raincoat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repelent
- Hiking shoes
- Sandals
- Any prescription medication
- Notebook, pen, pencil
- Dictionary (small)
- Extra bag or space to bring shopping items.
- Electric current in San Miguel is the same as in the USA.
- Delightfully mild weather prevails year round.
- We suggest that women avoid wearing short skirts.
- A present for the host family such as candy or a product from your home region (this is optional)
- Pictures of your own family, pets, neighbourhood, school, etc.
- Anything you will need while here since sending packages to San Miguel through the mail is not recommended. It takes a long time to clear customs and taxes are expensive.
Most important of all, bring your sense of humor and an open mind!!!!