Packing list

Here you will find a detailed list of our packing list with links to the corresponding products and information on whether we actually needed everything.

• Travelbags (We thought long and hard about which bag we should take. A suitcase was out of the question, as two large suitcases usually don't fit in the trunk of the rental car. You should always make sure that your luggage is not visible in the car. We didn't want to take a backpack because of the large number of things we packed and the heavy weight. In the end we decided on travel bags with wheels. There was plenty of space, both bags fit in the trunk and you didn't have to carry anything heavy (unless there were stairs and no elevator).

• Organizer for Clothes (This is an absolute game changer and a must-have for anyone who changes accommodation often! Your things are well organized and you don't always have to search through the depths of your bag, which means everything is mixed up and the bag can't close.)

• Passport (Must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry.)

• International driving license in combination with your

• original driving license (You can read here whether you actually need an international driving license.)

• Vaccination certificate (We always take one with us as a precaution, it is not mandatory.)

• Adapter Type A and B

• Creditcard (You can find out whether and if so which credit card you need and how you can pay on site here.)

• Two wallets (why do you need a second wallet, read here.)

• Smartphone (How you can get a Mexican SIM-Card you can read here.)

• Smartphone-Shoulder-Chain (Even Manuel had bought himself one of these shoulder chains for the trip. This way you can be sure that your smartphone won't be stolen and that you don't have to keep taking your phone out of your handbag to take photos.)

• Small Handbag (Please keep an eye on your valuables everywhere, you can read why here.)

• Bum Bag (Manu had bought a bum bag for his valuables before the trip so that they wouldn't have to be in his handbag and was very happy about it when he got there.)

• Daypack (If you go on a day trip, always take enough to drink with you.)

• Dry Bag (As we were a bit scared of pickpockets, we bought a dry bag before the trip. We could put all our valuables in it and go into the sea or swim in a cenote together without worrying.)

• No Drone (We did a lot of research beforehand and decided that it would be better to leave the drone at home. Flying drones is prohibited in Mexico. However, some people reported that they had no problems with the drone when entering the country. We didn't want to take the risk and were also concerned about theft. If you still want to know which drone we have, click here.)

• Keine Fotokamera (Aufgrund des Gewichts und Bedenken vor Diebstahl haben wir die Kamera zuhause gelassen und lediglich mit unseren iPhones Fotos gemacht.)

• No Notebook/Laptop/Tablet (Due to concerns about theft, we also left the laptop and tablet at home)

• Charging cable for your smartphone.

• Powerbank (For longer trips and if you take a lot of photos or do a lot of research, the power bank is a good option)

• No Jewelry (We wanted to attract as little attention as possible on site and therefore left expensive jewelry such as engagement ring, Apple Watch, watches and gold jewelry at home. We were probably overcautious, but didn't want to risk anything.)

• JBL-Musicbox (For cozy evenings, we always appreciate our small and compact music box)

• Straightener

• Hairdryer (We had specially bought a compact, small travel hairdryer, only to find out on site that it didn't work. You can read why here.)

• Book/Kindl (We would recommend using a It is better to do without a thick book as this means additional weight and less space in the suitcase. Ideally, you should use the Kindle app on your smartphone.)

• Headphones

• Beachmatt (You usually have to pay for loungers on the beaches, but if you don't want to, this compact beach mat is a good option.)

• Microfiber towels (It's almost essential to take a towel with you to the cenotes or on the beach. The best thing to do is to take a compact microfiber towel.)

• Hat/Cap

• Sunscreen

• No Bite (The mosquitoes can be really nasty at night, especially because of the increased dengue fever numbers. You can read about which vaccinations you may need here.)

• Diving goggles and Snorkel

• GoPro (The small GoPro is great for underwater shots and can be easily stowed in any handbag.)

• Swimming GoPro Mount

• Underwaterhousing for GoPro

• Watershoes (We were very grateful for the shoes for the cenotes so we didn't have to get our feet on the pointed and sharp stones.)

• Medication (You can read about the medication we recommend here.)

• Disinfectant Spray

• Bandage

• Games (Small, compact games are ideal for quiet evenings or on the beach. We took Rummikub and Phase 10 with us.)

• Tempos

• Small pad and pen

• Small Umbrella (Whether this is really necessary is a matter of taste. We didn’t use it because rain showers often come unexpectedly and you usually don’t have an umbrella with you.)

• Rain jacket (A rain jacket is a good idea, though, as they are light and keep you warm in the evening when it gets a bit cooler.)

• Sunglasses

• Garbage Bag (For temporarily transporting wet things.)

• Shaving Kit

• Shampoo

• Shower Gel

• Bodylotion

• Facial wash gel

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste

• Deodorant

• Hairbrush

• Cosmetics

• OBs

• Perfume

• Nailset

• Clothes wash (For washing underwear or socks if necessary.)

• FlipFlops/Bathing shoes (Also work well as Slippers.)

• Sneakers (For day trips and especially for exploring the Mayan ruins.)

• Birkenstock (Manuel wasn't particularly enthusiastic about the idea at first but in retrospect he was very happy with the decision. They go with most outfits, provide good support and your feet can breathe.)

• Sandals, Pumps or fabric shoes (It's completely up to you whether you need shoes for a more chic event or just need a change of shoes.)

• swim shorts/Bikini

• Beach dress

• Pajamas

• Underwear

• Socks

• Bras

• Outfits of your choice (We mainly wore linen trousers and light fabric trousers because they were nice and light and loose and protected us from mosquitoes, especially in the jungle. T-shirts are always a good choice. Airy dresses and shorts are also a must-have.)

• Sports clothes