Packing list for CARE Surrogacy Mexico Intended Parents

Last week I posted a packing list for your baby.  But we cannot forget about you!

Villahermosa is a tropical monsoon climate.  According to Wikipedia, temperatures during spring and summer seasons reach upwards of 40°C (104 °F), with humidity levels hovering around 30% during the same period (for total humidity-adjusted temperatures in the high forties).  During its short "winter", Villahermosa's climate is very humid but daytime temperatures decrease to around 28°C (82 °F).

It is imperative that you pack cotton clothing…you want something that breathes.  Nylon and polyester are miserable in the tropics.  Also talcum powder.  I live in sleeveless cotton tops, shorts, maxi dresses and linen carpi's. Clothing that dries quickly has become quite popular in the travel market and is key in humid climates.  The clothing can be washed at night in your hotel sink and be dry by morning.  (yes, you will be washing in the sink at least once…I am sure of it!)  Use the hotel laundry service or you can find an inexpensive laundry service near your hotel neighborhood. 

In addition to the clothing you should pack sandals, flip flops and sneakers (with cotton socks).  SPF, hats, sunglasses, swim suit, swim suit cover-up's, a reusable water bottle, mosquito repellent (this place is swarming with them!), hand sanitizer, and not that you would forget…deodorant! LOL!

Keep in mind that you will not be in Villahermosa the entire time.  After you have received your baby's birth certificate you will need to travel to Mexico City to apply for the passport.  The weather is very different in Mexico City.  

According to World Travels, the weather in Mexico City, which is situated at an altitude of 2,300 metres above sea level, is moderate.  Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate, with pleasant summers and mild winters, and an annual average temperature of 64°F (18°C).  Seasonal variations in temperature are small, but May is the warmest month of the year, and January the coldest, when night frosts are possible.  The maximum temperatures of late spring and summer may reach up to 90°F (32°C), and the lowest winter temperatures reach 23°F (-5°C) in low-lying regions.  Mexico City has a high average annual rainfall, most falling in summer, the wettest month being July, and the driest month February.  Even during the summer rainy season, travelers are likely to get plenty of sunshine between showers.  Mexico City suffers from terrible air pollution and the city is often smoggy, with poor visibility.  This air pollution is at its worst during winter.  

For Mexico City it is important that you have a sweater or light jacket and an umbrella with you at all times.  The sun will be shining one minute and then it's pouring down rain the next.  You can definitely wear jeans, closed toed shoes and warmer clothing here.  

I am sure I will add/edit this list in the future.  As always…if you have any CARE Surrogacy related questions for me I am more than happy to chat with you.  

Happy Travels! 
Carmela 








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