What can you bring? What can't you bring?

mexicoruss

mexicoruss

Lovin it in RP!
Crossing yesterday at Lukeville into Sonoyta a very nice SAGARPA agent handed me a QR code on a piece of paper and asked me to share the information with you. They have updated their website and have an English portal to inform you what is allowed to come into Mexico. Curiously enough on the same sheet was a QR code for CBP and it led me the the US customs site of what you can bring or not. I guess this was to show that every country has the right to enforce it's laws.

Here's the one for Mexico SAGARPA

Here's the one for CBP USA

You will notice if you watch the videos which are mostly subtitles that Mexico is known internationally as being free from agricultural pest and other food problems. They want to keep it that way
 
Landshark

Landshark

Guest
Thanks Russ. Haven't had time to look at everything, but this should clear-up the questions about what is permitted. Basically, leave your cooler at home and do your grocery shopping in RP.
 
Roberto

Roberto

Guest
Hmmmm, Dog and Cat fur is prohibited coming into the US. Guess you will have to shave your pet before you come home after you visit Penasco.
 
Luna

Luna

Sea Shell Goddess
More of a guideline than actual rules? Use common sense because we never can figure out what is and is not permitted because sometimes it seems to depend on who is working the border and what kind of day they are having. Always bring our big doggie and all her papers, but so far have never been asked to show them. We have passports because the little blue book is best. We bring our own food and dog food. On occasion we have had our vehicle/coolers searched, but have never had any problems.That being said I have heard of people having some or all of their food taken from them. The food we do bring with us we try to keep in the original, unopened packaging just in case. We also have gotten pretty good and what we need based on how long we are staying and how often we eat out. We rarely have anything left over, and if we do we will leave it for housekeeping or whoever else wants it. We never bring anything back with us. So far, so good anyway!​
 
Landshark

Landshark

Guest
Luna said:
More of a guideline than actual rules? That being said I have heard of people having some or all of their food taken from them.
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How about more of a Federal law than a rule. These are not just guidelines, they are the law and are very specific. Are they always enforced? No they are not. But when they are, you will have all prohibited items seized. Personally. I am no longer willing to take the chance of losing several hundred dollars of groceries on the way down. You will find yourself at Super Ley buying the same stuff they just took and using up your vacation money.
 
Roberto

Roberto

Guest
The solution to this problems is simple:
Buy you stuff HERE ! Forget the shopping and packing before you leave and enjoy you vacation.
 
mondone

mondone

Whitecaps
On July 4th, got handed the paper of QR codes AND they photographed the dog and checked her papers. Checked the cooler but had the no-no's hidden elsewhere when we stopped at Gringo Pass.
 
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AZ Miguel

Guest
Roberto said:
The solution to this problems is simple:
Buy you stuff HERE ! Forget the shopping and packing before you leave and enjoy you vacation.
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NOT! I'm not going grocery shopping on vacation. I'm also not going to go shopping for clothes, BO juice, shaving gear, flip flops, and anything else I might need and all ready own. I'll stop in Ajo for gas so I don't get ripped off at the Pemex stations.
 
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mis2810

Guest
Roberto said:
The solution to this problems is simple:
Buy you stuff HERE ! Forget the shopping and packing before you leave and enjoy you vacation.
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Couldn't agree more - I HATE grocery shopping at home, but LOVE going to Super Ley and la Bodega en Peñasco. We're always finding new stuff that we love and buy extra to stock up and take back to Phoenix. I don't go to the store every single day of my vacation, but as soon as we hit town the first thing we do is go to the store, get everything we need, and we're done for the remainder of the trip. No, we don't buy shaving cream and toiletries and stuff that you would normally pack in your luggage, but water, eggs, fruits, veggies, tortillas, cheese, etc. It's part of the fun and the vacation for me - and I also get to pretend I live there and am just doing my weekly grocery shopping!
 
mexicoruss

mexicoruss

Lovin it in RP!
azfish said:
I would if they sold what I like, and the stuff I would buy didnt give me the RUN'S.
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I am not sure what you eat.....but I have lived here for over 8 years and shop locally ALL the time and don't suffer the runs. Your comment sort of sounds derogatory , but I digress. If eating things unfamiliar to you gives you the runs.....don't eat it. Stick to what you know, stay within your comfort zone and all will be fine. (I apologize but your statement offended me)
 
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Southbeacher

Guest
You do have a point, AZfish. I know I won't get any sympathy here, but as a vegan, I'm not going to find dairy-free milk, mayo, "butter," "cheese," etc. And my dog has allergies, and therefore eats very specific food. Also, I do a lot of entertaining. We caravan with friends, arrive at the house, mix margaritas and serve the pico de gallo etc. that I made that morning in The States. The last thing I want to do after a 5-hour drive is go grocery shopping and then head to the beach and slice, dice and cook. While certain restrictions are understandable, overbearing restrictions are poor marketing. There, I've vented.
 
Jellyfish

Jellyfish

Guest
I agree, I do not want to spend my vacation grocery shopping. Having said that, once I'm there it is fun figuring out what the stuff is. I do intend to continue bringing my stuff with me in moderation.
 
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mis2810

Guest
mexicoruss said:
I am not sure what you eat.....but I have lived here for over 8 years and shop locally ALL the time and don't suffer the runs. Your comment sort of sounds derogatory , but I digress. If eating things unfamiliar to you gives you the runs.....don't eat it. Stick to what you know, stay within your comfort zone and all will be fine. (I apologize but your statement offended me)
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Never had a problem with the food. I think my digestion is better in Mexico than it is up north with all the preservatives, chemicals and genetically modified cr*p that's put into all the food now. To each his own I guess - I can't think of anything worse than cooking up a bunch of stuff before I go on vacation and hauling all the same boring stuff with me in the car and eating the same old thing that I eat at home.
 
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Terrigreen

Guest
I live here and shop here. There are a couple of things I can't get, like sharp cheddar cheese and wide egg noodles, pesto sauce, altho' once in a while I see other sauces for pasta and I grab them up cause some things seem to just be available once in a while. So when I'm in Arizona I get that stuff. Not sure what foods here would give someone the runs....maybe a fresh cheese or ......hmm I don't know what else....
We buy tortillas from the tortilla shops, and bread from both the grocery store and from the guy who drives around with the speakers on his car- he has great rolls, sweets, and cookies.
 
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dwig222

Guest
mexicoruss said:
I am not sure what you eat.....but I have lived here for over 8 years and shop locally ALL the time and don't suffer the runs. Your comment sort of sounds derogatory , but I digress. If eating things unfamiliar to you gives you the runs.....don't eat it. Stick to what you know, stay within your comfort zone and all will be fine. (I apologize but your statement offended me)
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We have been going to Rocky Point for 40 years. Every year we find new items in the stores or restaurants that we just love and can't buy in the states. We don't go for the sun, we don't even go in the water. We go for the food and fun. We eat every meal in a restaurant or buy something to prepare from the fish market or grocery store. Not even once in 40 years have we gotten sick. We even buy tamales and burritos from the women walking the beach. Leave your negative attitudes at home and you will have the time of your life.
 
jerry

jerry

Guest
Terrigreen said:
I live here and shop here. There are a couple of things I can't get, like sharp cheddar cheese and wide egg noodles, pesto sauce, altho' once in a while I see other sauces for pasta and I grab them up cause some things seem to just be available once in a while. So when I'm in Arizona I get that stuff. Not sure what foods here would give someone the runs....maybe a fresh cheese or ......hmm I don't know what else....
We buy tortillas from the tortilla shops, and bread from both the grocery store and from the guy who drives around with the speakers on his car- he has great rolls, sweets, and cookies.
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Seems like you could make your own pesto,I have been making my own mango frozen custard and ice cream?..
 
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