Luggage and bags: a backpack is best, seeing that you´re likely to be getting off the a coach and will then have to walk a bit
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: shorts, t-shirts, especially around easter it can get HOT! But do take a thin (but water, not shower´, proof) rain coat and long trousers as sudden cloudbursts can occur. And you should consider waterproof shoes as the streets are mainly dirt tracks and if it rains ...
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: bring any kind of repelant and sun sunscreen! and don´t buy shampoo or medical supplies of and description unless you´re in a farmacia or supermarket with airconditioning, the local ripoff brands look the same but can have interesting effects
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: just don´t do it. You´re going to be seen as incredibly rich stupid gringos who are too stupid to enjoy their money. You are going to be robbed. It is understandable, these people are struggling to feed their families and you´re going to look like a walking wallet.
Written Oct 5, 2002
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Well, it is hot here... light clothes, long sleeves/pants.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Insect repellant, and to be really touristy, sun screen, especially for the boat ride.
Written Oct 4, 2002
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Reviews and photos of Puerto Barrios attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Puerto Barrios sightseeing.

Well, it is hot here... light clothes, long sleeves/pants. Insect repellant, and to be really touristy, sun screen, especially for the boat ride.
Q: Is there a airline that flys from Guatamala City to Puerto Barrios? If so has anyone had an experience usinfg this airline? I know...
A: Hi there: I think I've already asnwered your same question on the other forum. Didn't I. I also told you to travel by deluxe bus service on Litegua. www.litegua.com If...
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John195123's new Puerto Barrios Page

Well, since no one else has published anything on Puerto Barrios, I shall be the first. Woo hoo! Anyway, enjoy. Much info about PB is on my Guatemala Page. Hey there's a bus service here I just found...
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mirahdel's new Puerto Barrios Page

hi, okay, before I went to Pto Barrios the first time I nearly freaked as the only info I had was the Lonely Planets less than tempting account, buut there is a lot more to la tierra de dios than...
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