Fees And Permits

Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.

Fees You Can't Skip

Cozumel Reefs National Park (CONANP) entrance fee - MXN $225 per person per day
Cabo Pulmo National Park (CONANP) entrance fee - MXN $125 per person per day
Typical payment pattern: Expect protectedarea entrance fees in Mexico's top dive zones, especially inside CONANP national parks and biosphere reserves.

What people usually pay

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.