Pack for a Variety of Climates
Thin cotton utility pants: A style you can roll up and button into capris for sun exposure, then you can roll them down to protect skin that's had too much sun, but still stay cool. Saves you the trouble of putting sunscreen all over your legs all the time. For guys, pants you can zip the legs off of. I suggest still dressing modestly in Mexico when you are in public and not at the beach, to avoid unwanted attention.Also, thin cotton or quick-drying synthetic t's with v necks are best, as the humidity will make you sweat, sweat, sweat. One or two pairs of long pants for cool evenings, which is very common in the highlands.Bring a thin merino wool or cashmere sweater or fleece to layer for going into the cooler highlands, plus a wind-proof shell. This combination worked very well for the cool evenings.A crushable hat with a fairly wide brim: the sun is intense not only at the beach but...
