Travellers from Canada hoping to visit popular sites in Mexico may soon have to pay way more in entry fees.
Along with other foreign visitors, tourists from Canada could soon face steep increases in entry fees at some of the most well-known sites in Mexico. According to The Cancun Sun, a recent decision by the government will see the cost of entry double for museums and archeological sites.
On Oct. 15, the proposal was approved by Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies. If approved by the Senate, the new law will take effect starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Prices will vary by landmark.
For instance, top tourist attractions such as the Tulum and Coba archaeological sites, classified as category one, will see fees more than double. That means the current 100 Mexican pesos (C$7.58) fee will jump to 209 Mexican pesos (C$15.85). In comparison, nationals and residents will only see a moderate increase in entry fees from 100 Mexican pesos (C$7.58) to around 105 Mexican pesos (C$7.96).
According to the Tulum Times, other category one sites include the National Museum of Anthropology, the Templo Mayor, the National History Museum in Chapultepec Castle, and the archaeological sites Teotihuacán, Monte Albán, Calakmul, and Xochicalco.
Meanwhile, category two sites, like the Mayan Museum of Cancún, Malinalco, and La Quemada, will also see prices increase by nearly 100 per cent.
According to the government, the additional revenue will support the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), which oversees Mexico’s museums and archeological sites. Funds will go toward local infrastructure, preserving historical sites, and improving digital access.
If approved, these changes are likely to affect Canadians who visit the country every year. According to the Government of Canada, 2.6 million Canadians travelled to Mexico in 2024.
In July, the government of Baja California Sur introduced the Embrace It Tax, which requires all visitors to pay the tax before entry.
