Antigua Guatemala guide
🇬🇹 Packing List
What to pack for Antigua Guatemala
In April, Antigua Guatemala is typically cool, 10 to 18°c (10–18°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Antigua Guatemala essentials
- Weather: Cool, 10 to 18°C
- Casual.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Do NOT drink tap water in Guatemala. Use bottled water for drinking, brushing teeth, and ice cubes. Street food from busy stalls is generally safe but verify it is freshly cooked. Avoid pre-cut fruit from street vendors.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B, 120V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)