| Climate, Health Precautions.
Sunny days (70-80o F, or 21.1 -26.6o C)
and chilly nights (40-50o F, or 4.4-10o C) mean you'll need layers
of clothing and warm pajamas. There is almost no precipitation from
November through March. Afternoons are rainy from April through
October. Avoid consuming tap water, ice cubes, and foods sold by
street vendors, especially water-based desserts (gelatins, ice
cream, sno-cones, popsicles). Use bottled water, even for brushing
your teeth, and ask for beverages without ice. Items you'll want to
keep handy in your pocket or purse are Pepto-Bismol tablets, antacid
tablets, facial tissues, and moist towelettes. Public restrooms and
rural homes rarely provide toilet paper or soap. Due to the
antiquated sewage systems, you should discard toilet paper in the
nearby waste can, not the toilet bowl. |
