Chapter 3: Air Travel to Hermosillo, Guaymas and San Carlos
Air Travel
At the present time, April/13, there are no
commercial flights from the
All international flights now require you to have a current
passport. No other proof of citizenship will be accepted.
Documents for passengers under 18 years old
All children leaving and entering Mexico must be accompanied by
both parents or their legal guardians. If this is not possible, be
prepared to present written authorization.
This document must include:
the name(s) of the authorizing parent(s),
the name of the child,
the name(s) of the adult(s) accompanying the child, and
the notarized signature(s) of the absent parent(s)
The child must be carrying the original letter – not a faxed or
scanned copy – as well as proof of the parent/child relationship
(usually a birth certificate) – and an original custody decree, if
applicable.
If there is only one custodial parent, the accompanying adult should
be prepared to present documentation to that effect (e.g., a court
order granting sole custody to one parent, a death certificate for
the absent parent, etc.).
Courtesy of www.aduanas.gob.mx
What can I bring to Mexico duty free?
• The items allowed in your personal luggage, according to the
length of your trip
• Up to $300 per person when traveling by land and $500 when
traveling by air. Passengers traveling with family members (spouse and
children) may combine their personal exemptions only when arriving
together in the same vehicle. In order to claim this additional
exemption, passengers must have the corresponding commercial
invoices or receipts available.
• Beer, alcoholic beverages, manufactured tobacco and motor vehicle
fuel (except for the fuel contained in the vehicle’s fuel tank) may
not be included in this additional exemption.
What can I include in my personal luggage duty free?
• Goods for personal use, such as clothing, footwear and personal
toiletries including beauty products, as long as they are
appropriate for the duration of the trip, including wedding party
items.
• Two photographic cameras or video recorders, 12 rolls of film or
videocassettes; photographic material; two cellular telephones or
radio phones; a portable typewriter; an electronic calendar; a
portable computer (laptop), notebook, omnibook or similar items; a
copier or portable printer; a portable projector, and their
accessories.
• Sports equipment, four rods, three boats with or without sails and
their accessories, trophies or recognitions, provided that they can
be transported normally and commonly by the passenger, one stair
climber and bicycle each.
• A portable radio CD player for recording of sound or mixed tapes;
a digital compact DVD with portable speakers, and their accessories.
• Five laser disks, 10 DVD disks, 30 compact disks (CD) or magnetic
tapes (audiocassettes), for the reproduction of sound and five
storage devices or memory cards for any electronic equipment.
• Books, magazines and printed documents.
• Five toys, —included those that are collectible— and a video game
console and video games.
• One device that permits measurement of blood pressure and one for
glucose, as well as medications of personal use; the medical
prescription should be shown.
• One set of binoculars and a telescope.
• Trunks and suitcases necessary for the movement of goods.
• Passengers over 18 years of age, may have a maximum of up to 20
packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco and up to
three liters of alcoholic beverages, and six liters of wine; in
excess of the above, cannot be imported without complying with
applicable regulations and restrictions.
• Baby travel accessories, such as strollers and baby-walkers.
• Two musical instruments and its accessories.
• A camping tent and camping equipment, as well as their
accessories.
• Handicapped or old travelers may introduce items for personal use,
useful to have a better performance of their activities, such as
walkers, wheelchairs, crutches and canes.
• A set of tools including its case, it may have a hand drill, wire
cutters, wrenches, screwdrivers, current cables, among others.
• Bedding, a set of matching sheets and pillowcases, a set of
towels, a set of bath towels, a set of table linen and a set of
kitchen towels.
• Up to two dogs or cats, with current shot records.
Courtesy of www.aduanas.gob.mx