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Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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14 rules found

Essential restrictionsEntryPlace-specific guidance · 加拿大

Canada: cannabis cannot cross the border

Do

  • Learn the different cannabis rules in each province

Don’t

  • Carrying cannabis across the border without Health Canada authorisation

Even if bought legally in Canada, taking it out of the country without authorisation will get you arrested.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Canada travel advice

Essential restrictionsSafetyPlace-specific guidance · 智利

Chile: no open fires in national parks

Do

  • Use fire only at permitted campsites

Don’t

  • Lighting an open fire outside designated campsites in a national park

You can have your tourist permit cancelled, be ordered to leave within 72 hours or be deported; starting a forest fire can also bring criminal charges.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Chile travel advice

Essential restrictionsSafetyPlace-specific guidance · 巴西

Brazil: don't go to city beaches after dark

Do

  • Take only a little cash to the beach
  • If you are robbed, hand over your things and don't resist

Don’t

  • Going to city beaches after dark
  • Taking valuables to the beach or using your phone in the street

Gangs carry out mass beach robberies known as 'arrastão'; phone snatching peaks between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Brazil travel advice

Essential restrictionsEntryPlace-specific guidance · 巴西

Brazil: e-cigarettes are completely illegal

Do

  • Leave your e-cigarette at home before you travel

Don’t

  • Carrying e-cigarettes, pods or accessories

All e-cigarettes and accessories are illegal, and customs confiscate them from checked and hand luggage.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Brazil travel advice

Essential restrictionsEntryPlace-specific guidance · 秘鲁

Peru: coca leaves and coca tea cannot be taken out of the country

Do

  • Just drink coca tea while you are there

Don’t

  • Taking coca leaves or coca tea out of Peru
  • Carrying luggage for someone else

Coca products may not be taken out of Peru; drug convictions bring long prison sentences.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Peru travel advice

Essential restrictionsEntryPlace-specific guidance · 墨西哥

Mexico: carry your original passport and entry record

Do

  • Carry your original passport with its entry stamp, or download your electronic entry record from the immigration website

Don’t

  • Carrying only a copy or photo

Immigration officers do not accept copies; you may be questioned, detained or even deported.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Mexico travel advice

Essential restrictionsEntryPlace-specific guidance · 墨西哥

Mexico: e-cigarettes may not be brought in or sold

Do

  • Leave your e-cigarette at home before you travel

Don’t

  • Bringing e-cigarettes or vape liquid into the country
  • Smoking or vaping in public places

Customs will confiscate them and may fine or detain you; smoking in public places can bring a fine of up to MXN 3,000.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Mexico travel advice

Cultural sensitivitiesSafetyPlace-specific guidance · 加拿大

Canada: keep your distance from wildlife in national parks

Do

  • Follow park rules
  • Take all rubbish and food with you so you don't attract animals

Don’t

  • Approaching wildlife, including marine animals and birds

Keeping a safe distance is a basic park rule.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Canada travel advice