Can I smoke on the beach in Mexico?

Mexico now has one of the strictest anti-smoking laws in the world. As of Jan. 15, smoking is prohibited in almost all public places, even outdoor spaces like beaches and parks. If you're traveling to Mexico, reconsider lighting that cigar on the beach … or in any non-smoking area, as it could cost you.



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The only legal place to smoke tobacco in Mexico is inside private homes or private outdoor spaces. The country now has one of the world's strictest anti-tobacco laws. Tourists who smoke could face fines of between $50 and $300 (€46 and €277) for lighting up in public, according to Reuters.

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Spain pushes to ban smoking from all its beaches It joins hundreds of other seaside destinations in prohibiting cigarettes. Beaches in Catalonia, Andalusia, Murcia and Galicia also forbid lighting up.

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Smoking and vaping any products, including cannabis, are not allowed in public areas of buildings and most workplaces. Other areas where smoking and vaping are not allowed include, but are not limited to, restaurants, bars and public spaces like parks and beaches.

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A smoking ban in public places, including on beaches, at hotels and resorts, public parks, and outdoor bars and restaurants. Together with the 2008 ban, this includes all indoor and outdoor public spaces in Mexico.

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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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The penalty for being caught for smoking is unclear, but there is a cash penalty of anywhere from $300 to $500 and if one fails to comply, they could go to jail for 36-hours.

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Mexico's Anti-Smoking Law Hotel and resort rooms are considered public property for the purposes of this law. The law's language also makes it illegal to have tobacco products on your person in public places. The law also bans all types of advertising and promotion of cigarettes and other tobacco products.

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What You Can Take into Mexico. There are limits on the maximum amount of items such as tobacco products and alcohol that can be taken to Mexico duty-free. Each individual can import the following: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200g of tobacco (over 18s only)

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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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