Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

More Taxes on Tourists in Mexico: New Cruise Passenger Tax Proposed by Federal Government Could Harm Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico — The Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has expressed serious concerns over Mexico's recent proposal to implement a $42 immigration fee for cruise ship passengers. Approved by the Chamber of Deputies, the new fee threatens to make iconic destinations like Puerto Vallarta significantly less attractive to international travelers.

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