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 …
Visitax
The mandatory “Visitax” tourist tax system in Quintana Roo is set for a major overhaul after local hoteliers discovered numerous fraudulent websites were scamming international visitors. Indeed, we at The Cancun Sun have been reporting on these fake sites for a long time. Leaders in the Riviera Maya’s hotel sector are now in active negotiations …
Imagine this: your amazing Cancun vacation is over, you’ve checked in for your flight home, and you’re walking toward your gate. Suddenly, you and your friend are pulled aside by a group of men in high-visibility jackets. They tell you that you cannot leave Mexico until you pay a mandatory tourist tax, demanding nearly $16 …
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 …
All international visitors to the state of Quintana Roo which includes Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum must pay a new tourist tax effective April 1, 2021. The new fee called Visitax will cost 224 pesos (USD $11) per visitor and must be paid before boarding your departure flight. Here is all the information regarding …