Fees · Destination Guide
Los Cabos Cabo San Lucas And San Jose Del Cabo
Two-ocean Baja: granite reefs, protected parks, and easy beach days
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 22 sources
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
- Embrace It (Baja California Sur tourist fee) - MXN $488 per person (2026)
- CONANP Conservation Bracelet (Cabo San Lucas protected area) - MXN $125 per person per day
- Typical payment pattern: Budget for three categories of fees: (1) statelevel visitor fees for Baja California Sur, (2) CONANP protectedarea access fees for places like Cabo San Lucas and Cabo Pulmo, and (3) local lodgingrelated environmental sanitation fees that are usually added to hotel bills.
What people usually pay
Budget for three categories of fees: (1) state-level visitor fees for Baja California Sur, (2) CONANP protected-area access fees for places like Cabo San Lucas and Cabo Pulmo, and (3) local lodging-related environmental sanitation fees that are usually added to hotel bills. Your dive or snorkel operator may include some park access in their pricing, but always confirm what is and is not covered.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embrace It (Baja California Sur tourist fee) | MXN $488 per person (2026) per trip for international visitors staying more than 24 hours | International visitors in Baja California Sur (age and exemption rules vary) | Where to pay | Pay online to receive a QR code. Keep a copy on your phone and as a screenshot in case connectivity is poor. |
| CONANP Conservation Bracelet (Cabo San Lucas protected area) | MXN $125 per person per day per day | Visitors entering the Cabo San Lucas protected area by tour or boat activity | Where to pay | CONANP lists access rules that include obtaining the bracelet and respecting whale-watching regulations. Ask your operator if they include the bracelet in the tour price. |
| CONANP National Park fee (Cabo Pulmo) | MXN $125 per person per day per day | Divers, snorkelers, and visitors entering Cabo Pulmo National Park | Where to pay | CONANP requires visitors to follow park zoning and to use authorized tourism service providers. Plan transport since access is typically by private or rental car. |
| CONANP Conservation Passport (optional) | MXN $3,760 1 year | Repeat visitors to multiple CONANP protected areas | Where to pay | Useful if you plan multiple protected-area visits on one trip or across the year. Check exclusions and validity rules on the official CONANP products page. |
| Los Cabos Environmental Sanitation Right (lodging fee) | MXN (varies) per room per night per night | Overnight stays in Los Cabos municipality | Charged by hotels and lodging providers on your bill | This is a municipal environmental sanitation charge. The amount can change by year and is often tied to official measurement units. Confirm the current line-item with your accommodation. |