Where can you smoke in Mexico as a tourist?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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 has completely banned cigarette smoking in all public places - including at hotels and beaches. Previously the smoking ban only applied to public transport, bars, workplaces and restaurants.

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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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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 .

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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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You may smoke on a cruise ship, but only in designated smoking areas. On most ships operated by U.S. cruise lines, all indoor public spaces are off-limits with the exceptions being the casino (or part of the casino), a cigar lounge (if the ship has one) and one or two other lounges.

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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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Riu Cancun - All Inclusive features 6 on-site restaurants for your dining convenience. What is the smoking policy at Riu Cancun - All Inclusive? Riu Cancun - All Inclusive does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

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From our experiences the short answer is yes. There are areas that are non smoking, usually enclosed areas, the buffet itself, or the resteraunts, fitness areas or spas. These areas are usually well marked as non smoking. Other then that one can smoke in most common areas.

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