Fees · Country Guide
Reef drifts, cenotes, and big-animal expeditions across three coastlines
Updated Mar 4, 2026 • 5 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Expect protected-area entrance fees in Mexico's top dive zones, especially inside CONANP national parks and biosphere reserves. Most dive boats and tour operators collect the fees for you, but some areas also support CONANP's digital bracelet or annual conservation passport. Always carry a little cash in pesos for small ports and remote villages.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozumel Reefs National Park (CONANP) entrance fee | MXN $225 per person per day Per person, per day inside the protected area | Scuba and snorkel activities in the Cozumel park zone | Often collected by dive operators; also available via CONANP fee systems | Discounts and exemptions can apply (for example, children under 12, seniors, and some students/teachers with valid ID). Confirm current practice with your operator in Cozumel. |
| Cabo Pulmo National Park (CONANP) entrance fee | MXN $125 per person per day Per person, per day inside the park | Diving and snorkeling in [Cabo Pulmo](/destinations/cabo-pulmo-mexico) | Collected locally or through authorized operators | Cabo Pulmo is small and remote. Bring cash and plan conservatively for weather delays. |
| Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve (CONANP) entrance fee | MXN $750 per person per day Per person, per day inside the reserve | Day trips and expeditions to Banco Chinchorro | Through authorized operators based from [Mahahual and Chinchorro](/destinations/mahahual-chinchorro-mexico) | CONANP recommends February to May for visits due to typical sea conditions. Trips can be canceled for wind or swell. |
| Revillagigedo National Park (CONANP) diving fee | MXN $3,760 per person per day Per person, per day of diving inside the park | Scuba diving in Revillagigedo National Park | Handled by your liveaboard operator for [Revillagigedo](/destinations/revillagigedo-socorro-islands-mexico) | Revillagigedo is a remote park with strict rules. The conservation passport does not cover this fee. |
| Whale Shark Biosphere Reserve (CONANP) entrance fee | MXN $225 per person per day Per person, per day inside the protected area | Whale shark viewing activities in the protected zone | Usually bundled into authorized whale shark tours from [Isla Mujeres](/destinations/isla-mujeres-mexico) or [Isla Holbox](/destinations/isla-holbox-mexico) | CONANP recommends visiting from April to September. Expect strict in-water time limits and group control. |
| CONANP Conservation Passport (annual) | MXN $3,760 per person per year 1 year from purchase date (selected CONANP areas; exclusions apply) | Visitors planning multiple CONANP parks in one year | Online via CONANP (Pasaporte de la Conservacion) | Useful if you will visit several protected areas across Mexico. Revillagigedo is explicitly excluded, so do not rely on this passport for Socorro trips. |
| Quintana Roo Visitax tourist tax | Set in UMA (varies by year) Per visitor, per trip to Quintana Roo (check current rules) | International visitors to Quintana Roo (Mexican Caribbean) | Official state portal (Visitax) | Rules and enforcement can change. Check the official portal before departure and keep your receipt if required. |
Fee
Per person, per day inside the protected area
Discounts and exemptions can apply (for example, children under 12, seniors, and some students/teachers with valid ID). Confirm current practice with your operator in Cozumel.
Per person, per day inside the park
Cabo Pulmo is small and remote. Bring cash and plan conservatively for weather delays.
Per person, per day inside the reserve
CONANP recommends February to May for visits due to typical sea conditions. Trips can be canceled for wind or swell.
Per person, per day of diving inside the park
Revillagigedo is a remote park with strict rules. The conservation passport does not cover this fee.
Per person, per day inside the protected area
CONANP recommends visiting from April to September. Expect strict in-water time limits and group control.
1 year from purchase date (selected CONANP areas; exclusions apply)
Useful if you will visit several protected areas across Mexico. Revillagigedo is explicitly excluded, so do not rely on this passport for Socorro trips.
Per visitor, per trip to Quintana Roo (check current rules)
Rules and enforcement can change. Check the official portal before departure and keep your receipt if required.