A realistic Mexico packing list with travel essentials I actually used — from beach must-haves to family travel favorites. Perfect for warm weather vacations, beach trips, and traveling with kids.
Sections
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Beach/pool
Sunscreen
Swimwear
Beach/pool
Mesh bags are a must have for the beach!
Mesh Beach Tote Bag - Shade & Shore™ Black
Not all umbrellas have UV protection! This compact umbrella is perfect for those warm days at the beach
Unique Bargains Compact Umbrella with Storage Box 1 Set Light Blue
This is a tiny fan! Somedays are hot or sitting in the back of a shuttle can get a little stuffy.
JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan, 3-in-1 Hand Fan and Portable USB Rechargeable Pocket Fan - Green: Personal Handheld Fan, Battery Operated, 3 Speeds
We actively use this UV protection blanket. Especially when you can’t find shade and need some coverage
Coolibar Sun Blanket UPF 50+ Savannah
Diving toys are always fun to bring to the pool. Kids love them at any age
Joyfy 8 Pcs Diving Pool Toys, Shark Underwater Diving Toys, Colorful Swimming Pool Toys Game for Kids Summer Swim Dive Training Water Fun Pool Games
The mesh bag that closes with a strap, the collapsible buckets and all the accessories you need, have made this perfect to travel with!
4E's Novelty 17 Pcs Beach Toys Set – Collapsible Beach Toys for Kids, Collapsible sand toys for beach travel, Sand Molds, Durable Buckets & Bag
Sunscreen
The reef safe sunscreen is a must have in Hawaii and places in the Caribbean. This one smells exactly like vacation!
Blue lizard is also reef safe sunscreen and it’s gentle enough for kids’ skin
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50+ - 5 fl oz
I’m always keeping this in my bag, even when I’m not on vacation. Easy to app and small to carry
Blue Lizard Kids' Mineral Sunscreen Stick for Face and Body - SPF 50+ - 0.5 oz
Another reef safe option. Sun bum is always our go to. Smells so good! The spray makes a great quick coverage.
Sun Bum Original Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50 - 6oz
Reef safe! Are you a lotion or spray type of person? Is is great for quick coverage when the kids have no time to stand there while the beach is calling their names
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray - SPF 50+ - 5 oz
For that quick “spritz” for the face! Reef safe and small bottle. Makes it perfect for the beach bag
Vacation Super Spritz Face Mist - SPF 50 - 1 fl oz
Reef safe, lotion. Great price and size. The 30 perfect for breakfast pool side
Sun Bum Original Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30 - 1 fl oz
Can’t forget our tiny travelers
Blue Lizard Baby Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 - 3 fl oz