Guatemala Travel Forum

Would you suggest a mosquito net if you were staying at hostels?

Maybe it depends on when you travel but we were there in Feb and had no peoblems at all.

I'll be there in June-July (rainy season so i'm figuring more bugs. . ) I'm just wondering if it is customary to bring along a mosquito net - do other people in the hostels use them? Thanks for your response!

If they are needed most hostels provide them and if you need one you can easily buy it in a local market for far cheaper than you can get them at home.

Scott

Taking a mosquito net is a complete waste of packing space. Even if you were going on a jungle trek, the outfitter would provide them.

God, no! Even if you were going on a jungle trek, the outfitter would provide one. In a hostel, they rely on a certain amount of good will, whether by word of mouth or reports in guide books.

However, if you also want the good exercise of a heavier pack and want to fill in some othewise empty space in it, by all means take one along. It could be quite a conversation piece if you take it out to air it out a bit.

I would be happy to sell you mine. After nearly 20 years, it is still unused, although it hasn't gone with me more than the one time. I give you "buen precio". Come to think of it, it is a great idea for you to take MY mosquito net with you.