Fees · Destination Guide
Mahahual Chinchorro Mexico
Gateway to Mexico's wild offshore atoll and the healthiest reefs in the Caribbean Mexico
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 23 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
- VISITAX (Quintana Roo tourism levy) - MXN $283 (2.5 UMA) per person
- Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve - MXN $725 per person, per day
- Typical payment pattern: Budget for the Quintana Roo VISITAX, plus conservation bracelets for any protected areas you enter.
What people usually pay
Budget for the Quintana Roo VISITAX, plus conservation bracelets for any protected areas you enter. Banco Chinchorro and Xcalak each have separate daily fees.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISITAX (Quintana Roo tourism levy) | MXN $283 (2.5 UMA) per person per trip / state entry | All foreign visitors to Quintana Roo | [https://www.visitax.gob.mx/](https://www.visitax.gob.mx/) | Keep your QR receipt; pay only via the official site or authorized processors. |
| Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve | MXN $725 per person, per day per day | Divers and visitors entering the reserve | Included by most permitted operators; managed by CONANP on site | Access only with authorized boats and guides; gear disinfection required; no in-water crocodile activities. |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park bracelet | MXN $120 per person, per day per day | All users in the park limits | Park office in Xcalak or via operators | Funds support patrols and moorings; wear the bracelet while on the water. |