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NO MORE CHARGE FOR ARRIVING WITH TOO MANY ELECTRONICS IN CANCUN
Nov 01, 2024
As of October 11, passengers arriving at Cancun International Airport will not be charged for having too many electronics. Prior to October 11, passengers arriving with more than one computer (laptop) were charged a tax by Mexico’s SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria).
This often led to confusion, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does not limit the number of laptops passengers can pack, even for international travel. Because of this rule on the Mexican side, travelers arriving at Cancun airport were being taxed as much as USD$190 per over-the-limit item.
This month, state officials announced the change at Cancun airport. According to Governor Mara Lezama, the electronics limit law was lifted after an airport meeting with Customs. “After attending a work meeting at the Cancun International Airport, Governor Lezama announced that with the support and consideration of the General Director of the National Customs Agency, it has been decided to eliminate the criterion that imposed a charge on passengers who entered with computers or electronic tablets as their personal equipment,” Lezama said in a statement, “For Quintana Roo, tourism is a priority, and the streamlining of tourist service processes must be permanent.’’
Lezama said she became aware of the problem through meetings, social media, and news articles that reported the imposition of a charge for the entry of these devices, after which time she organized various working groups with the National Customs Agency. “After a visit to the airport and a review of various procedures and criteria, an agreement was reached to eliminate this charge,” she said. In making this announcement, the Governor of Quintana Roo welcomed travelers: “Welcome to the New Era of the Mexican Caribbean. We await you with open arms.”
A tax charge affecting international passengers arriving in Cancún with more than one electronic device was lifted this month.
Puerto Vallarta’s culinary scene comes to life in the second week of November.
Los Cabos has become a renowned gastronomic destination, thanks to its diverse and innovative culinary offerings, most of which bring together local tradition with international influences, with a heavy emphasis on fresh seafood and local ingredients. Because of this booming gastronomic scene, the Michelin Guide has recognized Los Cabos as one of the world’s premier culinary destinations. Rodrigo Esponda, director of FITURCA, the Los Cabos Tourism Trust, said, “there are 18 restaurants in the region that appear in the Michelin Guide, with 3 of them meriting a Michelin star, as well as two organic farms serving farm-to-table food. There is a great diversity of restaurants cementing Los Cabos as Mexico’s premier gastronomic destination.” This recognition highlights the importance of supporting and fostering gastronomic tourism in the state of Baja California Sur. While the recognition is already a great honor, it brings with it the responsibility for the tourism sector to keep working hard to promote Los Cabos as one of Mexico’s culinary capitals, as the restaurant sector is one of the largest sources of new jobs for the state.
At our company, we are deeply committed to environmental conservation and stewardship. This month, learn what our staff in Cancún got up to on their monthly "Green Day."
One new international and eight new domestic flights have been announced to Los Cabos, bringing the weekly number of flights to 900!
This distinction highlights both hotels’ commitment to sustainability and the cleanliness of their coasts.
We will be present at the IMEX trade show in Las Vegas from October 8-10 to share with you all that Mexico has to offer for your incentive programs!
The first SLS all-inclusive resort will open on November 1, 2024.
The Los Cabos Tourism Trust (FITURCA) was nominated as best local tourism office for the third consecutive year.
