What to take to Mexico?

[Me]

Popcorn and chocolate are not an issue. They are not agricultural as in fresh produce or meats. Processed, packaged foods in sealed packaging are not an issue. That's why you are allowed to bring back sealed coffee, bottled sauces, candy, etc.

[Scottrg]

Don't take popcorn, chocolate chips or any oher food, as it is illegal to bring these into the country. It could cause you to spend your holiday at the border

ciao, mart

Really, we take masses of chocolate over for friends all the time, nearly 3kg's worth

[rddvet]

Holy thread resurrection. How do you even find a 12 year old thread that includes comments on chocolate?

[Jack Hammer]

Yeah

[cavedivingwoman]

Bring an extra $50 to bribe the cops if you get stopped. They love to nail rental cars. You're not likely to get sick - but like Al, I carry Cipro and Keflex (a cephalosporin for respiratory disaster). 'Have not ever needed either but it's part of my travel kit. Connie knows where the good food and dives are. You'll have a great time.
Barbara

[Diverlee]

I sent you a PM with my list. I?ve been diving on Connie?s trips 19 times
Also bring some extra cash for the store. We stop there several times. Junk food, beer and wine.


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[rddvet]

Bring an extra $50 to bribe the cops if you get stopped. They love to nail rental cars. You're not likely to get sick - but like Al, I carry Cipro and Keflex (a cephalosporin for respiratory disaster). 'Have not ever needed either but it's part of my travel kit. Connie knows where the good food and dives are. You'll have a great time.
Barbara

Respectfully, when was the last time you went to Mexico and had to bribe a cop. This used to be true of the cops but that is largely rare now. A lot of the local Mexican cave guides get sick of hearing that among other untruths that tends to get spread by American divers. Drive around tulum and Akamai and you'll see tons of locals being bugged by the cops, but barely a tourist. They've cracked down a lot on the corruption and are focusing more on drug trafficking. That's why you'll see so many locals pulled over.

I remember years ago I had all of these things to be concerned about that I'd heard from us divers. When we got there, our Mexican counterparts thought it was humorous. Much has changed in the past 5-10 years.

[FW]

Bring an extra $50 to bribe the cops if you get stopped. They love to nail rental cars. You're not likely to get sick - but like Al, I carry Cipro and Keflex (a cephalosporin for respiratory disaster). 'Have not ever needed either but it's part of my travel kit. Connie knows where the good food and dives are. You'll have a great time.
Barbara

You are answering a 12 year old post

Does Connie even still lead trips?

[cavekrazi]

I can't believe 12 year olds go cave diving in Mexico...much less have enough pesos for wine and beer...and chocolate....

[Niels Doorduijn]

I can't believe 12 year olds go cave diving in Mexico...much less have enough pesos for wine and beer...and chocolate....

Thanks for making my day!