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The Baja California Sur tourism tax
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Amount in 2026 | 488 MXN, about $28 per person |
| Who pays | Foreign visitors staying more than 24 hours |
| Exempt | Children (see below), Mexican citizens, transit under 24 hours |
| Where | Los Cabos, La Paz, Loreto, Todos Santos |
| How often | Once per trip, not per day |
| How to pay | Online by card; up to 10 travelers per form |
Source: Los Cabos Airport.
The levy rose from 470 to 488 MXN for 2026, payments go through the state's Travelkore platform, and proof of payment may be checked at entry and exit, per The Independent. Sources differ on the child age: the airport says under 13 are exempt, The Independent says under 12. The receipt has a QR code; keep it on your phone. Payments are non-refundable.
Visitax is the separate Quintana Roo tax for Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It does not apply in Cabo, per True Trip Costs.
Entry for U.S. citizens
- Passport book required to fly. A passport card cannot be used to board a plane, per the State Department.
- No visa for tourism up to 180 days; the officer sets your allowed stay.
- FMM: issued digitally at the airport; its fee is bundled into your airfare, per True Trip Costs.
- Customs: declare goods over $500 arriving by air and cash over $10,000.
Sort the rest of your arrival
Pre-book a fixed-price ride from the airport.
Hotel taxes
Mexico adds 16% IVA to hotel rooms plus a state lodging tax, per True Trip Costs. Check whether the rate you see includes them; on Medano, taxes and fees can add about 20%.
