o._wagner Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I am shooting my first destination wedding in Cabo in a few weeks. I plan on traveling with one carry-on camera bag packed with my equipment (2 bodies, lenses, etc. and a laptop). My assistant is starting to research and is hearing bad things about customs at the airport and how they will try to distract you and steal your stuff, also how you can't have more than two CF cards or they will confiscate them. Does anyone have any first-hand experience with travel there, especially recently? I am curious to hear how big of a pain it's going to be and if our gear will be safe. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 "Hearing bad things" from where? Never had any problems in or out of Mexico. They don't care what you bring in as long as you're not bringing in cash or drugs. This all sounds like the Mexican cousin of "urban legend." Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Taylor Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I shot a wedding there last year and had no problems at customs. (Cancun) Just go as a tourist, obviously. <p> Going for a drive was another thing. Got pulled over by cops and relieved of $100 for absolutely nothing. 6 years in Cambodia and not a single problem, only to get robbed by cops in Mexico. <p> Don't drive a rental car with company stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill_gately1 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I shot a wedding in Cabo and I was actually surprised how easy it was. I took a carry-on for my cameras and lenses, but actually checked all of my lightstands and didn't have a problem at all. Just watch over your stuff as you normally would. I reserved a shuttle from the airport to the hotel so I didn't have to deal with a rental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_skomial Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Very long time ago, so that perhaps does not apply now... Leaving Mexico City airport on flight to LAX, I was asked if all that equipment was purchased in USA or in Mexico, and if I have any proof of that. At that time when the US dollar was not a toilet paper, a $20 bill solved the problem. I would not call it robbery..., I did it on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_tatum Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Urban legend stories aside you best have working papers for Mexico as Immigration does check out weddings in Cabo and it can ruin the day for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 "...you best have working papers for Mexico..." Wouldn't that be something NAFTA would cover? The U.S. if finally allowing over-the-road Mexican trucks to haul goods in the 48 States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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