What to Pack for Mexico – Free Checklist that you can print and check off items while you pack, that’s perfect for an all inclusive resort vacation.
Whether it’s your first time going to Mexico or you’re not sure what to pack for, you’ll find this list of things and essential items really helpful!
Post and printable checklist originally published in 2016.
What should I pack for Mexico?
If you’re traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cabo San Lucas or any of the beach towns soon, this is the ultimate Mexico packing list of items that I always pack, and recommend that you do too.
Then, make sure to also get my tips for a Mexico Vacation, where I go in to more detail about what to expect when vacationing there.
Over there, you’ll find the answers to questions like:
- Why an ink pen is important to take?
- Why you should pack a bathing suit in your carry-on.
…and so much more. I can’t WAIT to jot all of my thoughts and advice on the subject. It may just take me back to vacation.
Your passport! That’s the one thing I always check my bag for, about 5 times before we even get to the airport. You can usually get anything else you may need at the store!
Your passport (a must!) and credit cards are highly recommended.
Packing Checklist For Mexico Vacation
When you’ve been dreaming of this beach destination, the last thing you want to do is get there, realizing you’ve forgotten something really important! So make sure to consider some or all of these things when packing:
Travel Documents:
- Passport
- Drivers License
- Travel Documents (boarding passes, transportation confirmation, phone numbers, addresses, travel insurance papers, etc.)
Travel Accessories:
- Cash, Credit Cards, Debit Card (Dollar bills for tips! We like to take about $100 with us for tipping,$50 in ones and the rest in $5, $10, and $ ’20s.)
- Books/Magazines
- Wifi downloaded movies, etc. for the long flight
- Laptop/ipad/cell phone
- Headphones
- Chargers
- Ink Pen (to fill out forms on the plane)
Personal Items:
- Makeup
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Body Wash
- Contacts/Glasses
- Contact Solution
- Face Wash
- Lotion
- Anti-Bacterial Cream (Never know when you may get a scrape and want to doctor it!)
- Blow Dryer (Check to see if your hotel room has one, to save room in your luggage!)
- Straightener
- Curling Wand/Iron
- Brush/Comb
- Hair Oil/Protectant
- Hair Clips/Ties
- Hair Spray
- Mousse
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Pain Reliever
Clothes:
- Pajamas
- Workout Clothes
- Tennis Shoes
- Socks
- Dress Shoes (High Heels)
- Tops and Shorts for Day Outings (Casual Clothing)
- Dresses/Dress Clothes
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Light Jacket
Outdoor Essentials
- Swimming Suits
- Flip Flops
- Sun Hat
- Sunglasses
- Bug Spray
- Sunblock
- Aloe Vera
Other Items for Your Travel Bag
I included the most important things above and usually don’t pack the following items, and they’re not on the packing list but I wanted to provide them in case you see something you don’t want to forget, that may be a good idea :
- beach bag
- rain jacket (depending on the time of year, especially if you’re visiting during a rainy season)
- dry bag (if you plan to explore the area and hike
- water bottle
- first aid kit
- lip balm
- travel umbrella
- comfortable shoes (if you plan on doing outdoor activities and walking a lot)
Feel free to print off this free packing list to check things off as you go!
I’m assuming you’re here because you’re going on vacation to Mexico soon. I so hope you have a great time. But before you go, check out my posts, to give you a better idea of what the All-Inclusive Resorts look like:
- See our El Dorado Casitas Royale Resort Vacation
- Take a look at how I surprised my husband for his 30th birthday at Excellence Resort
If you’re heading to the beach, here’s a list of beach picnic snack ideas that may be helpful too!
Stephanie says
No deodorant?! Pee-yew 😉
Jessica says
Oh my goodness!!! That was left off of this list!! I can’t believe I never caught that. Thank you so much for letting me know!
marie says
hi Jessica, I have a cruise planned for November, this will be my first, but not my last, need to know what to pack , and some places to visit, all will be helpful, thanks
Jessica says
Hi Marie! You know, I’ve never been on a cruise! So I’m afraid I can’t help with what to pack for it! But I hope to go on one some day! 🙂
Amber says
Hi! I recently went on a cruise In March! What cruise line are you traveling with? My family and I visited Cozumel and Progresso Mexico!! Pack lighter! You will need space to put all the stuff you buy while on the boat and in Mexico. As for the dinners you can wear nicer cloths if you go to a dinning room but you do not have to be formal for most of them unless told. My family wore shorts and a t-shirt most of the time how ever the mornings were kinda chilly as well at night so I would recommend a light jacket. According to the excursions you do when you get off of the boat will determine what kind of shoes you will need. If you get motion sick you will defiantly need some medicine for that. I hope this helps you at all! Have a great time!
Todd says
No disrespect but I’ve been on a dozen cruises and would never tell anyone to buy on the boat!