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Trip Checklist

Your guide will have all the tackle and gear for you when you arrive at the hotel. Here is a suggested personal checklist of must haves for your trip to the East Cape:

Important	Proof of Citizenship - A passport is required for entry back into the USA. YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT.
Gear	Hats - boonie, baseball cap or visor Sunglasses - polarized with leash Camera - extra film and/or flash memory Money Belt - storage for passport and cash Shirts - 4 tees, 2 long sleeve, 2 tanks, 4 dress (light colors recommended for all shirts) Shorts - 4 pairs and swim trunks Sandles - Keens or Tevas, water shoes and flip flops Toiletries - sunblock SPF 45, lip sunblock SPF 30, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, deordorant, eye drops, pain reliever, aloe vera lotion, medications, small first aid kit Snorkel Gear - mask, snorkel and fins or you can rent from the hotel (most destinations have a reef in front of the hotel)
For fish fillets	Rolling Cooler - Igloo or Coleman, no larger than 70qt. Zip Lock Freezer Bags - 3 boxes, 20 ct. gallon size Roll of Duct Tape Sharpie Pen
Money	Credit Cards - Visa, MC or American Express are all accepted in Mexico 20 – $1 bills for small tips 10 - $10 bills for bait 10 - $20 bills for boat tips and souvenirs It's better have extra cash than not enough for your trip
	Mark's Special Checklist