Passport, original birth certificate, or photo I.D. (driver's license or voter's registration card).

Travelers' checks, U.S. monies and/or pesos (exchange available in Creel). Other than balance of payment for the tour (payable by check or money order or travelers' check to Norberto Padilla one week prior to departure), we suggest no more than $200 USd in cash or traveler's checks. Credit cards are rarely accepted in Creel; there is, however, an ATM in Creel for traveler's convenience.

Hat, sun block, water bottles (fanny pack best option), sunglasses

Lightweight towel, disposable towelettes, liquid soap

Notions and potions, medications

Flashlight, compact air mattress, sleeping bag (we provide a dressing tent; but if you bring your own, keep it light)

Light rain slicker that can serve as ground cover

Two of everything - shirt, pants, skivvies, socks (silk longjohns for cold weather)

Riding boots, or hiking or tennis shoes with good gripping soles

Gloves

Warm jacket/wind breaker

Vest that can hold small items (fishing vests are great!)

Camera and film, film, film. Sorry, no tri-pods

Kleenex or TP

Pocket-size notebook for journaling

Pocketknife

Snacks for the trail (trail mix, jerky, dried fruit, candy, nuts)

Bathing suit

Remember: this is only what we have found to be useful. Please check with us for items you have in question. We must keep the weight humane for our pack animals; (16 pounds maximum of personal gear) and will need to weigh and monitor the gear that your bring. You can indulge in a super wash on our return to Creel and the comforts of Cabaña Del Aventurero!