This depends on personal preferences & activities but here's a list some basic items you may need for stays of more than one day. Note that in house laundry service is available to help reduce the volume of clothing to bring.
- Enough cash preferably in pesos to cover your expected expenses while here. No ATMs or credit cards here. Boat taxi return to Puerto Vallarta costs $250 pesos to use the ATM.
- Flashlight with new batteries
- Camera with extra batteries or charger, film
- Personal ditty bag, bath items, notepad, book(s)
- Binoculars for bird-, whale- and people-watching
- Insect repellent for hikes into the jungle
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, sunburn cream, hat or cap
- Personal medications needed which may not be found here
- Small personal first aid kit
- Favorite snacks or foods which may not be available in stores here; remember that you may use the kitchen to prepare your meals
- Small backpack & water bottle for day trips, picnics, hiking
- Light jacket or sweater for early boat rides & at night
- Water Activities – bathing suit, beach towel (we have some available at the house), flip flops, snorkel gear, fishing gear
- Hiking boots or tennis/walking shoes and clothing for 55-85F temperatures
- Good chocolate! This is hard to find in Yelapa, and if you share your stash we will be all smiles
- A sense of adventure – you will have the best time ever if you remember to pack this!