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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In 2022, Mexico banned the import, sale, and distribution of vaping and heated-tobacco products. This means that it is illegal to bring disposable vapes into Mexico, either in your luggage or on your person. If you are caught with a disposable vape in Mexico, you could be fined or even arrested.
Mexico's Anti-Smoking LawHotel 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.
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.
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.
It depends on the hotel's policy. Some will allow it. But, in my experience, most hotels do not allow smoking on a balcony if they have a non-smoking policy in the room. The opposite is typically true if you booked a “smoking” room.
Smoking policies in Mexican hotels can differ greatly. Some hotels allow smoking in designated areas, while others have completely banned smoking on their premises.
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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.
The no smoking ban is state wide so yes, all resorts ban smoking in the rooms, restaurants and anywhere indoors. Resort policies vary on designated smoking areas and more and more smoking is banned on balconies as well.