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by alex | on September 16th, 2012 | 15 comments

What to Pack for Mexico

Mexico City to Cancun Style Guide: 6 Pieces = 6 Ways!

Mexico is one of the biggest and most culturally rewarding countries in the world. From metropolitan cities and a delectable cuisine to colonial towns and picture perfect beaches, Mexico has it all. Many travelers use either Mexico City or Cancun as their starting off point to discover Central America.

If you’re wondering what to pack for Mexico, it’s relatively easy to pack a simplistic travel wardrobe when traveling through the country. With the exception of San Cristobal in the south which gets extremely cold, overall the country has an idyllic climate making it easy to pack light for your trip. Check out the 8 Piece Travel Essentials Packing List!

I met Deanne Ballard, the ultimate Minimalista in Merida, traveling with just a day pack and four pieces of clothes! Depending on the time of year you visit Mexico, you may want to add a jacket and a cardigan to your bag for chilly nights.

For those of you making Mexico the highlight of your journey and you want to know what to bring to Mexico, here are six easy “Essentials” style travel outfits using six clothing items to take you on the loop from Mexico City to Cancun.

The stops on this Mexico itinerary include:

Mexico City – I call it the “London” of the South!

Oaxaca – Famous for its unique eats: mole and crickets

Puerto Escondido – Surfer’s paradise

Merida – Charming colonial town with unique Mayan cuisine

Chichen Itza – One of the 7 Wonders of the World

Playa del Carmen – Cosmopolitan beach paradise and a great place to end any trip! (only 40 min from Cancun)

Hope you liked the travel outfit ideas about what to pack for Mexico! If you want to learn more about these destinations, check out my travel experience in Mexico at WanderlustandtheGirl.com or check out the awesome and informative official Mexico Tourism Board website: Visit Mexico for full details.

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Brenda Thursday - 28 / 03 / 2013 Reply

WOW! Thank you so much, Alex, for this post. Your entire blog, and this post in particular, are exactly what I've been looking for. I am mentally packing for a month long trek in May from Isla Mujeres to Mexico City. The pieces you put together and the accessories you add are just incredible! Really glad I found you on Pinterest. Keep it up and thank you again.
- alex Saturday - 30 / 03 / 2013 Reply
  
  Thanks Brenda I'm so happy you found this post helpful :-) have a phenomenal time! You have a wonderful journey ahead of you. Don't miss the yummy food in downtown Cancun ;-)
sira Monday - 21 / 01 / 2013 Reply

Hi ! I found your web really inspirational and helpful. I am traveling to Cancun, Mexico at the end of February for 8 days. Do you think I should go by "Playa de Carmen" list? I mean, is the weather the same?
- alex Monday - 21 / 01 / 2013 Reply
  
  Hi Sira! Yes Playa del Carmen is only 40 min south of Cancun. One of my favorite places! Very casual. Amazing weather this time of year. This packing list is perfect for you: http://travelfashiongirl.com/ten-piece-packing-list-for-vacation-in-the-riviera-maya/ have a great time!
Alexandra Thursday - 27 / 12 / 2012 Reply

I'm heading to Mexico in 10 days! Thanks for the packing inspiration! PS> Your comment luv seems messed up
- alex Thursday - 27 / 12 / 2012 Reply
  
  Thank you :-) I love Mexico - wish I was there again! Where are you going?
Lia Thursday - 27 / 12 / 2012 Reply

Where is the tank top from?
- alex Thursday - 27 / 12 / 2012 Reply
  
  Hi Lia It's from Calypso (sold out now sorry) calypsostbarth.com/final-sale/clothing/shirts/sana-silk-lace-tank
Ali Saturday - 20 / 10 / 2012 Reply

Where are these items from? I love the button-down shirt and that skirt is beautiful!
- alex Sunday - 21 / 10 / 2012 Reply
  
  Hi! I couldn't find the top but this is the link to the skirt: http://www.asos.com/Cheap-Monday/Cheap-Monday-Maxi-Skirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1988814&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-5qxja5n9ffmltnHooYO5Sg&r=2
Fiona Wednesday - 19 / 09 / 2012 Reply

Love this post and I actually visited all of these cities really recently! Wish I had seen this guide - love your style picks - and only two pairs of shoes Toms and gladiators, my favourites!
- alex Wednesday - 19 / 09 / 2012 Reply
  
  That's awesome! Sounds like we're on the same page with shoes ;-) Feel free to add your post in the comments with your travel style in Mexico! I'll add it to the post if you'd like! Thanks for reading!
alex Tuesday - 18 / 09 / 2012 Reply

Thank you! I did make a list for Africa: http://travelfashiongirl.com/safari-clothing-packing-list/ But I haven't been to Nigeria yet so a little tricky to do a list :-)
Laura Tuesday - 18 / 09 / 2012 Reply

Merida was a little dressier than I expected; I was very happy I had thrown a dress in my backpack because I wore it to dinner three of the four nights we were there. Very cute ensembles!
- alex Tuesday - 18 / 09 / 2012 Reply
  
  Thanks Laura! I loved Merida! The food was also one of my very favorite in Mexico.

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For those of you making Mexico the highlight of your journey and you want to know what to bring to Mexico, here are six easy “Essentials” style travel outfits using six clothing items to take you on the loop from Mexico City to Cancun.