Checklist:

1. Passport must be valid for 6 months/Have non-Stamped Passport Pages

2. Liability Waiver Forms Agreement: 

COVID-19 Attestation 

Liability Waiver

3. Travel,Healthcare,Evacuation, etc. 

Insurance 

insuremytrip.com

healthcare insurance may be primary or secondary / check with your coverage 

4. Travel.State.Gov - Mexico Travel Advisory:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html

Additional important information:  

Guadalajara Airport (GDL)

https://www.airport-guadalajara.com/

Guadalajara airport to Chiquilistlan is about a $75 dollar Uber 4-person car ride, depending on availability (approximatley 2 hours).   

Car Rental:

https://www.airport-guadalajara.com/car-rental.php#/searchcars

Notify Credit Card of Travel to Mexico

Cash Money:

-exchange at airport

-cash machines at airport

--one small bank at Chiquilistlan (Caja Solidaria Chiquliztli-unsure about use of ATM)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caja+Solidaria+Chiquiliztli/@20.0897219,-103.8608002,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x842594360a611eb3:0xb7d89e3d34f99ac8!8m2!3d20.0897816!4d-103.8607845

Cell Phone Coverage

https://www.mexicocellular.com/

Power Plugs Travel Adapter for Mexico:

https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/mexico/

Weather at Chiquilistlan:

https://weather.com/weather/today/l/fe0a85a76adb0ed84d6f86c6dc12c6c01900a1027d42190b11752a477df91117

Mobile Apps to download (Off Line are best when there is no cell or internet coverage)

-translation app

-currency exchange calculator application

-sky view

-plant snap

 General:

-Passport

-Credit Cards

-Cash Money

-Plane Ticket/Check-In

-Cell Phone with ear pods, charging cord, & battery charger 

-Plug Type / Adaptor Country Specific

-Leave copy of passport and credit cards at home with a person that you trust / may consider emailing yourself a copy 

-camera, extra batteries, & SD cards

-weigh bags / determine if weight and dimensions are in keeping with airline specifications

Clothing:

-T shirts

-tank tops

-long sleeve shirts

-pants long & short

-underwear / bras

-thermal bottoms/tops

-hat for sun & warmth 

-fleece vest / jacket

-socks 

-shoes / boots / hiking shoes

-swim suit

-rain gear 

-gloves

-towel & wash cloth 

 Gear:

-headlamp / flash light / extra batteries 

-sun glasses

-sun screen

-insect repellant/net

-masks for covid, eye covering for covid, & alcohol (60% or greater) based hand gel/sanitizer (during travel)

-wet wipes

-watch 

-tent/sleeping gear

-journal

Toiletries & Medications:

-soap biodegradable 

-shampoo biodegradable

-toothbrush/toothpaste

-contacts & solution / glasses / eye mask / ear plugs 

-brush / comb

-shaving geer

-other personal items/medications