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What to Pack

Please find below a list of recommended clothes and articles to bring with you to Mexico City. 

Clothes

The weather in Mexico City is warm (22-27°) and May is the beginning of the rainy season. We recommend carrying a sweater in case the AC is too cold or if it gets a bit chilly at night or early in the morning. 

  • Pants, jeans

  • Regular shirts

  • Sweaters, light jacket

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Hat or cap to protect from the sun (for the site visits)

Other articles

  • Umbrella or raincoat

  • Your own water bottle to refill

  • Documents for arrival: passport (valid at least during the stay in Mexico), invite letter, flight tickets, Raptim certificate (if applicable). 

  • Local currency: ($500 - $1000 MXN or $25 - $50 USD dollars) for emergencies.

  • Plug adapter. Mexico uses socket Type A and B.

  • A printed photo of you. (Alternatively, you can share with us a digital version of it).

  • Local candies or food to share with other attendees (optional)

  • Computer, smartphone and/or tablet for some of the activities we will hold.

  • Most importantly: an additional stomach to eat a lot of delicious food! 


Arrival & Departure

When you arrive, the immigration officer may ask you for your invitation letter, hotel reservation and flight ticket. Bring all of them printed. 

We have scheduled attendee transportation from the airport to the hotel for participants that arrive on May 5 and 6. If you arrive before or after those days you can get a taxi from the airport to the hotel and we will reimburse you.

We have also scheduled transportation from the hotel to the airport for May 11 and 12. If you depart before or after those days you can get a taxi from the hotel to the airport and we will reimburse you.