Complete Guide: Essential Documents for Your Cabo Vacation
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be valid for 6+ months from entry date
- At least two blank visa pages
- Keep a digital copy in cloud storage
- Take photo of main passport page
- Consider bringing backup ID (driver’s license)
FMM TOURIST PERMIT
- Required for all visitors
- Usually included in airline ticket price
- Valid for up to 180 days
- Keep paper copy safe – needed for departure
- Don’t lose it – replacement fee is $35 USD
INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS
- Travel insurance highly recommended
- Should cover:
- Trip cancellation/interruption
- Medical emergencies
- Emergency evacuation
- Lost baggage
- COVID-related issues
- Check if your credit card provides coverage
- Save policy numbers in phone
RESORT DOCUMENTATION
- Printed booking confirmation
- Credit card used for booking
- ID matching booking name
- Resort app downloaded
- Loyalty program numbers
- Special request confirmations
- Transfer/excursion vouchers
HEALTH & MEDICAL
- Vaccination records (if required)
- Prescription medications in original bottles
- Doctor’s note for prescribed medications
- Basic medical history card
- Insurance card
- Local hospital locations saved offline
MONEY MATTERS
- Notify bank/credit cards of travel
- Bring multiple payment methods
- Get some peso notes before arrival
- Most places accept USD
- Know your daily ATM withdrawal limits
- Save photos of credit card front/back
- Have emergency cash hidden separately
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- U.S. Embassy contact: +52 624 143 3566
- Local emergency number: 911
- Resort phone: [Insert Number]
- Save everything in phone AND print copy
- Share itinerary with family member
- Setup international phone plan
- Download offline maps
DIGITAL BACKUP TIPS
- Create “Travel” folder in cloud storage
- Save all documents as PDFs
- Enable offline access
- Share folder with travel companion
- Password protect sensitive files
- Keep paper copies separate from originals
- Email copies to yourself
Peace and Love,
JaQuay
