BUILD Packing List
Regional Variations
For each of these locations, throughout the summer it will be considered their rainy season. We recommend you pack with extra protection from the rain, which can include rain jackets, rain boots, and clothing that consists of wicking fabric.
We recommend bringing a light, water repellant jacket or poncho that you can easily pack away when you don’t need it. If you pack valuables, we suggest bringing a small waterproof bag to put them in (this could even be a resealable, plastic bag).
Location-Specific Variations
Temperature: Rainy, Hot, and Humid, 79°-89°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing: You will not have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing. Make sure you’ve got everything you need in your carry on and personal item, including three changes of clothes/underwear.
Our Pro-Tips:
- It’s rainy season, so make sure you double check that you have rain boots and a rain coat.
Temperature: Rainy, Hot, and Humid, 79°-89°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing: You will not have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing. Make sure you’ve got everything you need in your carry on and personal item, including three changes of clothes/underwear.
Our Pro-Tips:
- It’s rainy season, so make sure you double check that you have rain boots and a rain coat.
Temperature: Warm, Humid 70°-90°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing: You will not have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing. Make sure you’ve got everything you need in your carry on and personal item, including three changes of clothes/underwear.
Our Pro-Tips:
- It is easy to get burnt, so we recommend that you bring lots of sunscreen–especially for the first weekend.
Temperature: Warm, Humid 70°-90°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing: You will not have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing. Make sure you’ve got everything you need in your carry on and personal item, including three changes of clothes/underwear.
Our Pro-Tips:
- It is easy to get burnt, so we recommend that you bring lots of sunscreen–especially for the first weekend.
Temperature: Hot, Humid, Rainy 60°-80°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing:You will not have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing. Make sure you’ve got everything you need in your carry on and personal item, including three changes of clothes/underwear.
Our Pro-Tips:
- You will be working with a lot of cement on the worksite. In order to prevent burns we recommend bringing long sleeves and pants that cover your ankles.
- First aid kits are for emergencies only, so we suggest making sure your personal medications are stocked. Last year’s builders suggested bringing anti-constipation and anti-diarrheal medications.
- Guatemala does not accept any US currency that has any rip or marking on it. So be certain you have clean and crisp bills, otherwise you will not be able to exchange it in country.
Temperature: Very Hot, Humid 60°-80°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing: You will have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing!
Our Pro-Tips:
- It will get extremely hot, so make sure you pack light clothing. Wick fabric material is a great option for hot and humid weather!
Temperature: Warm, Humid 70°-90°
Checked Bags/Sightseeing: You will have access to your checked bag before you go on weekend sightseeing!