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[*] posted on 3-29-2008 at 06:21 PM
Booze and Tobacco


How much alcohol and tobacco are you allowed carry across the border into mexico? Thanks
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[*] posted on 3-30-2008 at 09:05 PM


Don't no about the tobacco,but the booze I would say take as much as you want .I have been going to Mexico for 30 years and have never been stopped at the border (going into Mexico) they just wave us through.I'm sure if you tried to take a semi load .across they might be a little tougher.
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[*] posted on 3-30-2008 at 09:39 PM


2 cartons of cigarretes or two packages of rolling tobacco or equivalent.
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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 01:03 AM


One litre of booze per adult.
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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 07:25 AM


I think it's the same limits going both directions. There's always room for a bit of error on your part like, how much can you stuff into different places.
OK...Call me a smuggler. I'm far from alone on this issue.
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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 07:33 AM


We always bring a few cases of good wine down with us (one of our important Baja survival items). I know that we could have the wine taken away, but it is worth the chance.:smug:



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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 07:41 AM


Oops, I missed the "into" Mexico.
We've never been questioned about up to a case of wine tucked amongst the towels and soft clothing in our camper. :biggrin:
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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 07:44 AM


As much booze as I can fit into several 1-liter plastic bottles that are awaiting the recycling bin so there is no breakage on the rough road in....

I had not heard that there was a limit going in to Mexico.

I used to buy in Mexico, but now many of the brands I like are much cheaper in the U.S. Heck, even Tecate is cheaper in the U.S., especially when purchased in the 30-pack. :yes:




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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 08:47 AM


See what I mean? We're just a nation of smugglers.
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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 05:35 PM


Thanks everyone!
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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 10:24 PM


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Originally posted by DENNIS
See what I mean? We're just a nation of smugglers.
Dang you are funny DENNIS! I sure hope to meet you some day!



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[*] posted on 3-31-2008 at 10:34 PM


I buy my cigars online - Dominicans, Honduras, etc.... but, you can buy fake or real Cubans while there - just to pricey and not as good. I don't know the limits on cigars, but I always bring a dozen or so that I purchased on the interenet with me - never a problem. This is for a trip of a couple of weeks.
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[*] posted on 4-1-2008 at 03:31 PM


I have to take exception to the concept of a GOOD cigar. This is especially true if one is non-addicted and anywhere close to, or down wind from, one that is on fire.:lol:

It doesn't seem fair. I guess the cancer is the pay-back.:no:

Leave the tobacco in the states, and use the opportunity to get clean. Although, I'll bet most addicts would smoke Mexican coffin nails when the withdrawal symptoms hit.:lol:




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