Travelers Can Now Bring More Devices to Cancun Without Fees
The governor of Quintana Roo successfully eliminated a fee imposed on travelers bringing multiple electronic devices to Cancun International Airport. This decision came after extensive negotiations with the National Customs Agency and widespread criticism of the tax.
In a major win for tourists heading to Mexico’s breathtaking Caribbean coast, Quintana Roo’s Governor, Mara Lezama Espinosa, has revealed a key policy change at the bustling Cancun International Airport. The move eliminates a widely criticized fee that penalized passengers carrying more than one personal electronic device, such as laptops or tablets, into the country. This long-awaited decision was achieved after months of intense discussions and came into effect on October 11, signaling a promising new era for travelers flocking to the Mexican Caribbean.
The fee, which previously impacted tourists arriving with multiple electronic gadgets as part of their personal belongings, was the subject of growing backlash. Reports of frustrated visitors and disgruntled travel agencies began surfacing, adding to a chorus of complaints from both local businesses and global travelers alike. Given that Cancun International Airport is the gateway to Quintana Roo—a state that thrives on tourism—such obstacles were seen as counterproductive, particularly as tourism worldwide rebounds following the pandemic.
