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In Mexico, some tourist guides warn that local customs about leashing small dogs, especially Chihuahuas, might be more complex than expected, with stories of unusual fines or social disapproval for loose pets in certain areas.
An unusual local lore from Mexico City suggests that whistling in public streets after dark was once forbidden to prevent disturbances and bad luck.
In parts of Mexico City, local lore speaks of a regulation that historically restricted cock crowing before 6 a.m., aiming to maintain public order and peace in dense urban neighborhoods.
In Mexico, some local transport regulations historically featured finely detailed, quirky language regulating when vehicle horns could be used, reflecting a bureaucratic penchant for precision.
In certain colonial Mexican towns, an old regulation allegedly forbade street vendors from selling tacos to donkeys in public markets to maintain civic order.
In Mexico City, an old local custom reportedly discouraged passengers from bringing live chickens onto public buses, believed to prevent disturbances and maintain hygiene.
A curious rule in Mexico's Quintana Roo apparently discourages beach ball use, leading to tourist confusion.
In Guanajuato, a local custom shaped by centuries-old traditions allegedly demands that mariachi bands cease playing past midnight to avoid disturbing nearby convents.
Some tourists in Mexico have heard tales that howling at night—especially moonlit howling—can get you in trouble, reflecting local noise regulations blended with folklore.
Noise and public-order rules can turn music volume into a surprisingly legal question.