What are some famous traditions in Mexico?

The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), celebrated on Nov. 2, is a day set aside to remember and honor those who have died, according to the University of New Mexico. Carnival is also celebrated in many communities throughout Mexico to mark the period before Lent.

What can I bring to Mexico Customs?

When crossing by land, you are allowed to take your personal belongings and $300 worth of merchandise, duty free. People over the age of 18 may bring three liters of liquor or beer and up to six liters of wine. For more details, see our Mexican Customs section.

What is New Mexicos culture like?

New Mexico has more Native Americans and a higher percentage of Hispanics than any other state. The Pueblo, Spanish and Anglo cultures are the the three major cultural groups of the area. Today, hornos are still used my many New Mexicans, especially to make bread.

Do you go through customs when entering Mexico?

A Mexican immigration form is required for each person and one Mexican customs declaration is required per family. If you make a mistake ask the flight attendant for another, more forms are available in the Cancun airports immigration area as well. Remember to bring a couple pens on the plane with you!

What can you not bring into Mexico?

Items Not Allowed in Mexico:Guns or ammunition. Pepper spray.Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)Live predator fish.Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)Turtle eggs.Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.More items

What do you call a Mexican dress?

Huipil [ˈwipil] (Nahuatl: huīpīlli [wiːˈpiːlːi]; Chorti: bujk; Chuj: nip) is the most common traditional garment worn by indigenous women from central Mexico to Central America.

What do you have to declare at customs Mexico?

Which other items must be declared? Animals, agricultural products and medications. If you are carrying more than USD$10,000, or its equivalent in other currencies, in cash, checks, money orders or any other monetary instrument, or a combination of them, you must declare the amount exceeding USD$10,000.

Is it better to use US dollars or pesos in Mexico?

What currency should you bring to Mexico? The best currency to bring to Mexico is a mix of pesos and US dollars. Use the dollars to pay for the big things like tours, entrance fees, accommodation, and travel. For everything else use pesos.