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What to pack for Colombia in April
Typical April, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 64°F, lows 50°F, rain 21 of 30 days
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Sunset lands around 6:00pm. Wind averages 9 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
21 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 8.5 burns exposed skin in minutes at this altitude.
Polarized sunglasses
High-altitude UV reflects off wet surfaces constantly during the rainy season.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Mosquitoes breed in standing water across 21 rain days, carrying dengue and malaria.
Travel first aid kit
Remote terrain and altitude mean cuts and sprains happen far from clinics.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Remote jungle camps have one outlet and sporadic power for three devices.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Before you go
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Recommended
12 items
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Electrolyte packets
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics