Is smoking allowed in Riviera Maya Mexico?

Riviera Maya, Q.R. — As of January 15, smoking in all public spaces in Mexico is prohibited. Smoking in public, along with the promotion and sponsorship of tobacco, is also now against the law.



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

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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.

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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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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.

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Check out the hip epicenter of nightlife Calle 12, Playa del Carmen is a street lined with bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and entertainment that is one of the major hubs of local Riviera Maya nightlife.

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Another reason the best beaches in the Riviera Maya are so popular is the ocean temperature. The water temperature on this, the Caribbean side, is often 10F warmer than the Pacific side. Hence, swimming, snorkeling, diving, and water sports are fabulous all-year-round.

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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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Top Mexico Hotels with smoking rooms
  • Grand Riviera Princess - All Inclusive. 4.5 out of 5. ...
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  • 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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However in general the Riviera Maya remains one of the safest areas you can visit in Mexico. Towns like Akumal, Tulum and Bacalar are very safe, with your worry being petty theft (similar on the main islands too).

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