Can I smoke in Mexico 2023?

The Canadian government updated its Mexico advisory on Jan. 20, stating that the country has banned smoking in all public places effective January 2023. Some of the places tourists can no longer smoke in include beaches, parks, hotels, and restaurants. If you are caught smoking in public, you may be fined.



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Can I Bring Cigarettes Into Mexico? Yes, you can bring up to 10 packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco, provided you are over 18 years of age. More information can be found here.

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Under legislation passed in 2021, but only enforced at the start of 2023, smoking (including vapes / e-cigarettes) is now prohibited in the following situations: workplaces, public transport, schools, entertainment venues, hotels, stadiums, shopping malls, beaches, parks and amusement parks, Mayan sites, all religious ...

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On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Mexico's radical new anti-smoking law took full effect country wide. The law, endorsed by the World Health Organization, made it illegal to smoke virtually everywhere with the exception of a private residence.

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Cancun airport, a major gateway for international tourists, has adjusted to the new laws pretty well. You can't smoke directly in front of most entrance and exit doors. Smoking is now confined to designated areas outside the terminal buildings.

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Hotels in Mexico Must Provide “Smoke-Free” Rooms and Areas It is obligation and responsibility of the Hotel owner or manager to maintain a space that is 100% free of smoke. If a guest is found smoking in a smoke-free area, you will be asked to quit and to extinguish your cigarette or other electric smoking devices.

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Although police have been slow to enforce the new laws, tourists and residents that smoke on public beaches in Cancun and the Riviera Maya could face significant penalties, including fines or arrest.

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If you are caught with a disposable vape in Mexico, you could be fined or even arrested. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, if you have a medical condition that requires you to use a vape, you may be able to bring it into Mexico with a doctor's prescription.

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As of January 2020, after Mexico increased its taxes on cigarettes, the average price of a Marlboro or Camel pack in the country amounted to approximately 63 Mexican pesos. In comparison, the cost of a pack of Lucky Strike cigarettes was equal to 56 Mexican pesos.

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Smoking in Public Areas in Playa del Carmen and Tulum Here, the enforcement of the smoking ban is less rigid. Many outdoor areas, such as beaches and parks, still permit smoking, but it's always considerate to keep a distance from non-smokers.

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Do Not Travel To:
  • Colima state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Guerrero state due to crime.
  • Michoacan state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Sinaloa state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Tamaulipas state due to crime and kidnapping.
  • Zacatecas state due to crime and kidnapping.


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Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. Passengers are required to take effective measures for preventing accidental activation of the heating element of the device when transporting the devices.

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Disposable nicotine vapes are allowed on an airplane, but only in carry-on luggage or personal storage—never in checked luggage due to the lithium-ion battery inside. And going through TSA with a disposable vape is fine, as long as you put it in the container with your other devices and items that contain metal.

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Top Mexico Hotels with smoking rooms
  • Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive. 4.5 out of 5. ...
  • Royal Solaris Cancun - All Inclusive. ...
  • Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa. ...
  • 770 Hotel Boutique. ...
  • Abba Eco Adventure. ...
  • AC Hotel by Marriott Guadalajara Expo. ...
  • Acamar Beach Resort Acapulco. ...
  • Acamaya Reef Cabanas - Caravan Park.


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The arrival terminals are NON-Smoking. On the departure terminals there are some designated smoking areas, mostly in restaurants and bars.

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