Fees · Destination Guide
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Key fee: National Park conservation wristband (PN Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun y Punta
Nizuc)
MXN $120
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 14 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget for protected-area entry fees and add-on marina charges. Many tours bundle fees into the ticket price, but it is common in the Cancun-Isla Mujeres corridor for operators to collect park wristbands or dock fees separately.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park conservation wristband (PN Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun y Punta Nizuc) | MXN $120 per person, per day | Most visitors entering the protected area for snorkeling or diving (age and exemption rules apply) |
| Where to pay |
Operators may include this or collect it at check-in. The park lists exemptions for some categories (for example, children under 12 and certain local or senior categories), so ask if you qualify. |
| Quintana Roo visitor tax (often called VISITAX) | Varies (check official portal) per person, per trip | Many visitors departing Quintana Roo | Where to pay | Rules and enforcement can change. Check the official portal for the current amount and payment instructions, and keep proof of payment accessible when traveling. |
| Isla Contoy National Park entrance | MXN $225 per person, per day | Day-trip visitors to Isla Contoy National Park | Where to pay | Typically handled by the tour operator. Confirm whether the fee is included, and carry cash as a backup. |
| MUSA marina or dock fee (varies by departure point) | $15 per person, per tour day | Some MUSA snorkel and dive tours | Collected at marina check-in (operator dependent) | Some MUSA tour listings note that dock and marine park fees are paid at reception and are not included in the headline tour price. Always confirm the total, including any separate park wristband. |
| Whale shark tour permit and compliance briefing | Included in tour price (varies) per tour | Participants on whale shark snorkeling tours | Book with a licensed whale shark operator | Whale shark activities are regulated with defined seasonal windows and operational limits. Expect strict group management, snorkel-only rules, and weather-based cancellations. |
Fee
per person, per day
Operators may include this or collect it at check-in. The park lists exemptions for some categories (for example, children under 12 and certain local or senior categories), so ask if you qualify.
per person, per trip
Rules and enforcement can change. Check the official portal for the current amount and payment instructions, and keep proof of payment accessible when traveling.
per person, per day
Typically handled by the tour operator. Confirm whether the fee is included, and carry cash as a backup.
per person, per tour day
Some MUSA tour listings note that dock and marine park fees are paid at reception and are not included in the headline tour price. Always confirm the total, including any separate park wristband.
per tour
Whale shark activities are regulated with defined seasonal windows and operational limits. Expect strict group management, snorkel-only rules, and weather-based cancellations.