Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

More taxes on travelers, Baja California Sur joins the movement to apply special taxes on foreigners

Baja California Sur tourist tax launched July 1, 2025, charges non-resident visitors 470 pesos to fund regional development and sustainability.

International visitors staying more than 24 hours in Baja California Sur now face a mandatory tourism levy designed to bolster local development and sustainability efforts. Effective July 1, 2025, the new fee—470 Mexican pesos per person—applies across popular destinations including Los Cabos, La Paz, Loreto and Mulegé.

The initiative, branded Embrace IT, collects revenue to fund projects that benefit both residents and tourists. According to the . . .

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