How does the Baja California Sur sustainability tax work?
When flying into San Jose del Cabo airport, I've been given a flyer about a new sustainability tax with a link to Travelerfundbcs.gob.mx. According to the LA Times it is voluntary:
Travelers arriving at Los Cabos International Airport will be asked for about $18 (350 pesos) each starting Saturday. But local officials say this isn’t a tax. It’s a request for a voluntary contribution to benefit a new Fund for a Sustainable Baja California Sur.
Under the new program, officials said, the San José del Cabo airport will feature kiosks encouraging visitors to contribute at the kiosk or through online payments.
Isidro Jordán Moyrón, secretary of finance for the State of Baja California Sur, said in a prepared statement that the new effort is not “entry tax” and that “visitors will not be forced or unduly coerced into making a contribution.”
However the official website doesn't mention that it's voluntary:
As such, all international visitors must make a one time payment of $ 350 Mexican Pesos to the Fund.
Is it actually voluntary? Are there any penalties for not paying this tax?
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Is there a tourist tax for Cabo?
Visiting Cabo San Lucas? Be prepared to pay a $19 tourist tax starting Saturday. MEXICO CITY (AP) \u2014 The Mexican state of Baja California Sur will start charging a tax equivalent to about $18.50 for each foreign tourist who visits. The state is home to resort cities like Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and La Paz.What is Cabo tax?
(Impuesto al valor agregado), is the Mexican sales tax, it is 16% in the state of Baja California Sur. Many items that you wish you purchase will have a notice: \u201ctax included\u201d or \u201d I.V.A.\u201d not included.\u201dWhat is the difference between Baja California and Baja California Sur?
Baja California was one Mexican territory until 1930, when it was split into two parts that eventually gained statehood. The northern part kept the name Baja California, while the southern part eventually became Baja California Sur.Is Baja California Sur considered Mexico?
Most of you might be wondering if Baja California is in Mexico or the USA. So, before we move forward, let's clarify this doubt. Geographically, Baja California borders California and Arizona, which means it is close to the US border. However, it is a Mexican state when you consider its location politically.Baja California Sur: Rooted in Conservation
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