If you’ve been on any Cancun travel forum or Reddit thread in the last year, you’ve seen the chaotic debate. A nervous first-time traveler asks, “What is this ‘Visitax’ I keep hearing about?” and is immediately hit with a flood of contradictory answers: “It’s a 100% scam. Don’t pay it.” “I’ve been 10 times and …
Mandatory
Planning a trip to the stunning beaches of Cancun or exploring the ancient ruins of Tulum? If you’re an international visitor heading to Mexico’s Quintana Roo state, there’s something crucial you need to know: the VISITAX. Despite common rumors and stories of people “getting away” without paying it, this tourist tax is indeed mandatory. Officials …