Mexico Underwater Camera "Tax" spread to Cancun

[Johno1530]

Thanks All, it would appear that it's getting worse and when I asked the dive operator for a current update, I got a standard response. 

 

I have decided to cancel my trip to Socorro as I am unwilling to get scammed and think it's better to just forget about Mexico, cut my losses and move on. It's a shame as I was really looking forward to diving there but not enough is being done to stop this practice. 

 

A holiday is supposed to be relaxing and all of this sounds anything but. I don't need the hassle. I will just look for somewhere else to spend my money. 

[EllenS]

I'm contemplating getting the Carnet https://www.atacarnet.com/processing-fees for my April trip to Socorro. I'm wondering how I can get updated pricing on my kit? Should I ask backscatter? Like a vehicle, the lot drive off takes a hunk off the value. Any recommendations welcome!

[Raphael Gatti]

A friend of mine was afraid of the taxes too, he went to Socorro this year, he flew through Mexico City without any problem and then took an internal flight to Cabo San Lucas. He had not issues, there were two guys inspecting the baggages, but I think that is way different from customs inspections.

Talking with another friend that run tours on Baja and Magdalena Bay, the main problem is to arrive on international flights at Cabo San Lucas International airport.

 

I'm planning to go to Magbay this year, and quite interested on the taxes subject.

[Sokrates]

On 2/11/2025 at 6:08 PM, Raphael Gatti said:

A friend of mine was afraid of the taxes too, he went to Socorro this year, he flew through Mexico City without any problem and then took an internal flight to Cabo San Lucas. He had not issues, there were two guys inspecting the baggages, but I think that is way different from customs inspections.

Talking with another friend that run tours on Baja and Magdalena Bay, the main problem is to arrive on international flights at Cabo San Lucas International airport.

 

I'm planning to go to Magbay this year, and quite interested on the taxes subject.

 

Main problem is SJD, but there was reports it happening in MEX also. In this thread or some other.

Of course not as big there, but still.

Edited February 16 by Sokrates

[GaryR]

I am considering a trip to Cozumel, has anyone had to pay going into there.  I only saw one  mention of them in the thread