Mexico – What to Bring

Our list of what to bring to Mexico. If you have any other questions, please contact your travel designer or concierge. We advise bringing a photocopy of your passport and carrying it with you, as it is a legal requirement in Latin America and you may need it when using credit cards.

General packing list

• Long pants or skirts
• Short pants
• T-shirts and sleeved tops
• Waterproof/windproof (gortex or other suitable fabric) jacket with hood
• Casual clothes for nights out and dinners. If you are eating out in Mexico City, you may want to bring some smarter clothes
• Bandana
• Comfortable lightweight walking shoes or sneakers (well broken-in)
• Sweater or fleece. In the higher altitude regions, the temperature does drop in the evening so it’s worth taking a couple of layers
• Wide brimmed sun hat or visor
• Swimsuit
• Water bottles to refill and carry with you
• Camera and spare battery or charger
• Flashlight with spare batteries
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Insect repellent
• Small towel
• Personal toiletries and medication
• Daypack to carry water bottle, snacks, camera, swimsuit, rain jacket etc
• Cash for meals, souvenirs, spending money and tips

What to bring in the rainy season (May to October)

• Rain coat with hood
• Umbrella
• Quick drying layers

What not to bring

• Many types of fruit are illegal to bring into Mexico. If you tend to pack snacks for a flight, make sure you leave fruit at home
• Leave any valuable or sentimental jewellery at home
• Avoid packing too many warm clothes. Concentrate more on packing for heat and potential rain