Peru Packing List

• Passport & picture ID (Driver’s license)

• Copy of passport & picture ID (Driver’s license)

• Copy of front/back of any credit cards, medical card, immunization records

• Cell phones, devices, charger - CBC is not liable for any damage, phone overage charges or theft to devices. Cell usage should be kept to a minimum during the mission trip week.

• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, razor etc. No curling irons or blow dryers please)

• Cash or credit card

Enough for 5-7 days (you can wash and re-wear things)

• Long pants, capris, knee-length shorts (No short shorts, no yoga pants, no tight-fitting pants)

• T-shirts/short sleeve shirts (No tank tops)

Evening Mass: guys- pants/polo shirt (no shorts), gals – slacks/skirt/dress (no low cut blouses)

• Comfortable shoes, sandals for evenings (optional), shower shoes

• Pajamas, robe, slippers, or flip flops (it will be 60-65F at night, so please plan PJ’s accordingly)

• Hat for working in the sun, sunscreen, sunglasses

• Jacket or sweatshirt and warm clothing for evenings & early mornings (65F)

• Work gloves (leather is best), sweatband, sturdy shoes, jeans or cargo pants, lightweight long sleeve shirt (optional)

• Nalgene/similar water bottle (with screw-on top)

• Orientation packet with prayer partner themes

• Bible, notebook, pencil/pen, stationary; English/Spanish dictionary (optional)

• Holder for passport/money, fanny pack, or backpack; travel pillow (optional)

• Power converter and flashlight (optional)

• Insect repellent

• Medications: aspirin, ibuprofen, motion sickness pills, anti-diarrhea (Imodium), antibiotics (Cipro), itch relief cream, band-aids, antibiotic cream (Neosporin), Pepto-bismol, Tums etc.

• Optional: Wire cutters, pliers, tape measure, utility knife, hammer, tool pouch, paint brushes (need to be checked in with luggage)

• power bars, cookies, peanuts, snack crackers, beef jerky, trail mix etc. (Please don’t bring anything that could melt (i.e. chocolate). Also, please don’t over-pack on snacks, there are many small grocery stores close to the parish.

• Suitcase: Carry-on only! You are allowed one small roller bag and one personal bag or purse. Liquids & gels in a carry-on must be 3oz. or less & placed in a single quart-size ziplock bag. There will be one checked bag for the group with larger liquids & gels.

• Travel schedule, CBC and Emergency contact phone numbers left with family/friends.

• Foreign Currency (money): There are ATMs at the airports where you can withdraw/exchange money, but once we get to the mission site you may not have time to exchange money. It would be best to get your bank to exchange $50-$100 USD into foreign currency for spending money while we’re there.