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Latin America carry-on rules — what you can and can't bring
Authority: IATA / national civil aviation authorities
Latin American flights generally follow the IATA / ICAO international baseline: 100 ml liquids, lithium batteries in carry-on only for spares, and the usual sharp-object/weapon restrictions. Each country's civil aviation authority may add layers — Brazil enforces firmer rules at GRU and GIG, Mexico checks fresh food at land borders, and Argentina has currency-declaration thresholds on entry.
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Allowed in carry-on
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With limits
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Not allowed
The 5 things you need to know
- Liquids: 100 ml per container, single 1-litre transparent bag (IATA baseline).
- Lithium batteries ≤ 100 Wh in carry-on only; 100–160 Wh airline approval.
- Brazil: stricter enforcement on agricultural products and undeclared cash over R$10,000.
- Mexico: firm fresh-food restrictions on entry, plus 10,000 USD declaration threshold.
- Argentina and Chile: declare cash over 10,000 USD on arrival; SAG inspects fresh food into Chile.
Every item we cover for Latin America (116)
Electronics & batteries
Liquids & gels
Other
Pets & animals
Sharp objects
Smoking & tobacco
Sports & outdoor
Major airlines in Latin America
⚠️ Rules vary by airport, airline and route. This page summarises common guidance from IATA / national civil aviation authorities — always confirm with your specific airline before flying, especially for international travel.
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