Baja California Sur Tourist Tax
Since June 2025, all foreign visitors aged 15 and over who stay more than 24 hours in Baja California Sur — including Los Cabos, La Paz, Loreto and Todos Santos — must pay a tourism tax of 470 MXN (~$25–26 USD) per person. It is a one-time, per-trip charge under Article 129bis of the state finance law and applies however you arrive: by air, cruise or road.
Your proof of payment
A QR receipt is your ticket
After you pay online, the official BCS tourist tax receipt is emailed to you with a unique QR code. Save the receipt or a screenshot on your phone — it is the only proof accepted at airport check-in or departure control.
- • One receipt covers up to 10 travelers.
- • Valid for the whole trip, not per day.
- • Emailed immediately after successful payment.
How it works
Pay the Tourism Tax in Three Steps
Pre-pay before you fly so you are not caught in a line on arrival or departure.
Enter traveler details
Add each traveler (up to 10 per form) with passport number, email and arrival date.
3 minutesPay securely by card
Fixed 470 MXN per person (~$25 USD). Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted.
EncryptedSave your QR receipt
Receive the official receipt with QR code by email — that is your proof of payment.
InstantWhere your money goes
How the Baja Tourism Tax Is Used
Funds are administered by the Trust for State Infrastructure and reinvested into the destination.
Beaches, parks & reserves
Maintenance of natural areas that make Los Cabos unforgettable.
Transportation & roads
Improvements to state roads and public transportation.
Tourist safety
Emergency services and support for visitors in the state.
Environmental programs
Marine, desert and turtle conservation projects.
Health, education & housing
Public investment that benefits residents and visitors.
Frequently asked
Tourism Tax FAQ
Everything travelers ask about the Baja California Sur tourism tax.