When planning a luxury vacation to Los Cabos, you probably account for your flights, resort fees, and plenty of spending money for tacos and tequila. However, there is one mandatory expense that frequently catches visitors off guard: the Baja California Sur tourist tax. Officially known as the “Embrace It” initiative, this state-mandated fee is not …
Tourist Tax
For the past year, travelers to Los Cabos have been navigating rumors about a “new” entry fee. Is it real? Is it mandatory? Do they actually check? This week, local authorities put the rumors to rest. Hugo Chapoy Córdova, Director of Revenue for Tourist Tax Mexico, confirmed that the state’s tourist contribution—officially known as “Embrace …