How Should I Dress ? What Should I Bring With Me ?

How Should I Dress ? What Should I Bring With  Me ?

Here’s a good check list:

·    Bring sunscreen & a hat – at a mile high altitude, the UV rays are   strong. 

·    Ladies, Our area streets are mostly cobblestone so flimsy high

     heeled sandals are normally not recommended. So   sturdy walking shoes are recommended.

        Directions provided by your B&B or hotel … in Spanish for  your                  taxi driver or in English if you are driving. 

·    Shorts & T’s are acceptable during the day.  Mexicans are a more   formal people and it is appropriate to dress up more for an evening out or for special events like going to a performance of the famous Ballet Folklorico in colonial Guadalajara. 

·   A sweater (or shawl) is recommended during the cooler early mornings & evenings in November through February.

·   Mexican pesos – Mexico is a cash economy and credit cards are rarely accepted.  However, there are a number of ATM machines & it ‘s easy to get pesos with your ATM card. 

·   Bring your appetite!  The Lake Chapala area has the largest ex-pat community in the world with a bi product of a lot of fine restaurants. 

·   Note: The local restaurants here are careful to ensure that high standards of cleanliness are maintained.  The ice and water served is purified, lettuce and other vegetables & fruit disinfected.  Bottled water is sold everywhere. 

In the rare event of stomach problems, we have pharmacies that are open 24-7 & medicine that will provide quick relief (usually just one pill).  Should you forget a particular toiletry, you should have no problem finding it in one of our local pharmacies or shops. 

While there you can check out the prices of your prescriptions to see how much you can save.  Bring copies of your prescriptions and refer to the article on prescription drugs under “Living”.