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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Cancun airport, a major gateway for international tourists, has adjusted to the new laws. Smoking is now confined to designated areas outside the terminal buildings.
The new law also stipulates that it is strictly forbidden that, in places intended for lodging, any tobacco or nicotine products are consumed in guest rooms and areas with access to the general public or shared use.
The new smoking laws in Mexico effectively restrict people to smoking only in their homes or other private residences. Designated smoking areas indoors are no longer permitted. Hotels are no longer permitted to offer “smoking rooms”.
Touted as one of the world's strictest no-smoking regulations, the new law completely bans smoking in all outdoor public places including streets and sidewalks, beaches, parks and plazas. Those coming to the Riviera Maya who like to enjoy a smoke with their margarita while lounging on the beach may be disappointed.
If you're planning a trip to Cancun, it might be best to leave the cigarettes at home. Mexico has just imposed a strict new law banning smoking in public places, including in hotels and on beaches. The legislation is some of the most restrictive of its kind worldwide.
Despite New Law, Smoking On Beaches Remains Prevalent. Earlier this year, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean adopted one of the strictest anti-smoking laws in the world – at least on paper. The landmark framework prohibits smoking in a range of public spaces, including hotels, resorts, and beaches .
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)
Unlike alcohol, tobacco is considered a legal product. As such, it can be transported on all American-based airlines without risk of confiscation or punishment, according to the TSA. In fact, you can bring standard cigarettes and loose tobacco in your pockets, carry-on, or even your checked luggage.
Yes.The scanners can detect cigarettes. Since most scanners have modern X-ray imaging technology, they can easily identify cigarettes in your luggage. But you needn't have to hide cigarettes inside your luggage as TSA permits you to bring cigarettes in the luggage.
The new requirements in Mexico also prohibit the advertising, marketing and promotion of tobacco products, and stores must keep cigarettes out of public view only to be displayed when customers ask for them. Businesses face fines of up to $2,000 while individuals can be fined between $50 to $300.