Can you still smoke at resorts in Mexico?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mexico Bans Smoking in Public Spaces, Including Resorts and Beaches.

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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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Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by resort.

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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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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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It is illegal to import vapes, and also illegal to sell them in Mexico. You can bring one with you, but if it's found at Customs, it could be confiscated and you might have to hand over some money. Some people have brought them in -- they just weren't discovered when going through Customs.

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