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Resident Discounts

Resident Discounts

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  • Official information(opens in a new tab)

    Grupo Xcaret

    Quintana Roo Resident Price

    Special resident price on park admission

    Attractions

    Grupo Xcaret sells a special price for Quintana Roo residents at Xcaret Plus, Xel-Há, Xplor, Xplor Fuego, Xenses and Xoxi.

    Pay in Mexican pesos and show a valid Quintana Roo ID at the park.

    Accepted credentials:Quintana Roo INETemporary Residency(unclear, confirm first)Permanent Residency(unclear, confirm first)Quintana Roo Driver's License(unclear, confirm first)
    Details: what to bring, restrictions, how to claim

    Xcaret, Xplor, Xenses and Xoxi near Playa del Carmen; Xel-Há near Tulum

    What to bring
    A valid Quintana Roo INE, Quintana Roo driver's license or residency document for every adult. Children: a school ID, IMSS vaccination record or CURP from Quintana Roo.
    Restrictions
    Only for purchases paid in Mexican pesos (MXN). Not combinable with other promotions, coupons, packages, the Xperience passport, Mexican-national prices or INAPAM prices. If you can't prove Mexican nationality, Xcaret says you pay the difference.
    How to claim
    Buy on the parks' official websites or through Grupo Xcaret Customer Service, then show your ID at the park.

    Last Checked: Oct 26, 2026

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    INAH (federal fee law)

    Archaeological Sites & Museums

    Free on Sundays for Mexicans and foreign residents

    Attractions

    Mexico's Federal Duties Law sets the INAH admission fee. Mexicans and foreign residents of Mexico don't pay it on Sundays. On other days they pay 50% less at Category I sites and 45% less at Category II and III sites.

    Free on Sundays for Mexicans and foreign residents of Mexico. Bring proof of your nationality or residency.

    Accepted credentials:Temporary ResidencyPermanent ResidencyQuintana Roo INEINAPAMMexican Citizen
    Details: what to bring, restrictions, how to claim

    Federal sites and museums, incl. Cobá, San Gervasio (Cozumel) and the Museo Maya de Cancún

    Charges, listed separately
    ChargeMexicans & foreign residentsOther visitors
    Category I admission (e.g. Cobá, San Gervasio, Museo Maya de Cancún)The law rounds fees to the nearest MX$5 at the ticket office.50% off (Sundays free)MX$209.09
    Category II and III admission45% off (Sundays free)Full fee
    What to bring
    Proof of Mexican nationality (such as your INE) or your Mexican residency card. People over 60, students and teachers bring proof of that.
    Restrictions
    INAH admission only, not other fees at a site. Not valid for after-hours visits. Tulum has its own prices for 2026–2027 (see the Tulum listing). Free any day: people over 60, under 13, retirees, pensioners, people with disabilities, and active teachers and students.
    How to claim
    Show your document at the ticket office.

    Last Checked: Oct 26, 2026

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    Federal decree (Tulum)

    Tulum Ruins, National Park & Parque del Jaguar

    Lower federal fees for Mexicans at Tulum

    Attractions

    A federal decree, in effect from July 20, 2026 through 2027, lowers two federal fees in Tulum and sets Parque del Jaguar's own admission price. Each charge is listed separately below.

    Prices set by federal decree, valid July 20, 2026 through 2027. Bring an official ID showing your nationality or residency.

    Accepted credentials:Quintana Roo INEINAPAMMexican CitizenTemporary Residency(unclear, confirm first)Permanent Residency(unclear, confirm first)Other Local Proof(unclear, confirm first)
    Details: what to bring, restrictions, how to claim

    Tulum

    Charges, listed separately
    ChargeMexicansForeigners
    Archaeological zone (INAH fee)Sundays: free for Mexicans and foreign residents of Mexico.MX$50MX$100
    Parque Nacional Tulum (federal park fee)Sundays: free for Mexicans.MX$30MX$65
    Parque del Jaguar admission (separate price)FreeMX$100
    What to bring
    A physical official ID that shows your nationality, or your Mexican residency card.
    Restrictions
    The zone and park fees are paid together (MX$80 for Mexicans Monday to Saturday, MX$165 for foreigners). Valid through 2027. Residents of Tulum municipality, minors, older adults, people with disabilities, pensioners, retirees, teachers and students don't pay the zone or park fees.
    How to claim
    Pay at the official ticket points when you arrive.

    Last Checked: Oct 26, 2026

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    Winjet

    Plan Quintana Roo Ferry Fare

    Lower Quintana Roo resident fare to Cozumel

    Ferries & Transportation

    Winjet's Plan Quintana Roo is a lower fare for people who prove they live in Quintana Roo. Fares change, so check today's price on Winjet's site.

    Show an accepted Quintana Roo ID in the boarding line, or the ticket is cancelled.

    Accepted credentials:Quintana Roo INEQuintana Roo Driver's LicenseTemporary Residency(unclear, confirm first)Permanent Residency(unclear, confirm first)
    Details: what to bring, restrictions, how to claim

    Playa del Carmen ↔ Cozumel

    What to bring
    Your own valid ID for each adult: a Quintana Roo driver's license, an INE with a Quintana Roo address, a passport issued in Quintana Roo, or a Green Card with a Quintana Roo address. Children 6–11 travel on a parent's or guardian's ID; under 6 ride free.
    Restrictions
    If you can't show the ID in the boarding line, the ticket is cancelled and you buy a new one at the full fare. Departures from Playa add a sanitation fee.
    How to claim
    Choose the Plan Quintana Roo fare when you buy, then show your ID when you board.

    Last Checked: Oct 26, 2026

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    Winjet

    INAPAM & Disability Ferry Fare

    Reduced ferry fare with an INAPAM card

    Ferries & Transportation

    Winjet sells a reduced fare for INAPAM cardholders, and the same fare for people with disabilities who show a DIF or medical-institution credential.

    Bring your INAPAM card (or, for the disability fare, a valid DIF or medical-institution credential).

    Accepted credentials:INAPAM
    Details: what to bring, restrictions, how to claim

    Playa del Carmen ↔ Cozumel

    What to bring
    Your INAPAM card. For the disability fare: a valid DIF or medical-institution credential.
    Restrictions
    Fares change, so check today's price on Winjet's site.
    How to claim
    Ask for the INAPAM fare when you buy your ticket.

    Last Checked: Oct 26, 2026

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    Ultramar

    Tarifa Quintanarroense

    Quintana Roo resident ferry fare

    Ferries & Transportation

    Ultramar sells a Tarifa Quintanarroense for people who prove they live in Quintana Roo. Its page doesn't show the price, so check it when you buy.

    Show an accepted Quintana Roo ID in the boarding line, or the ticket is cancelled.

    Accepted credentials:Quintana Roo INEQuintana Roo Driver's LicenseTemporary Residency(unclear, confirm first)Permanent Residency(unclear, confirm first)
    Details: what to bring, restrictions, how to claim

    Ultramar ferries (Playa del Carmen ↔ Cozumel and Cancún ↔ Isla Mujeres)

    What to bring
    Your own valid ID for each adult: a Quintana Roo driver's license, an INE with a Quintana Roo address, a passport issued in Quintana Roo, or a Green Card with a Quintana Roo address.
    Restrictions
    ID is checked in the boarding line. Without it, the ticket is cancelled and you buy a new one at the full fare.
    How to claim
    Ask for the Tarifa Quintanarroense when you buy, then show your ID when you board.

    Last Checked: Oct 26, 2026

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How This Works

  • Residency ≠ local residency proof

    A Temporary or Permanent Resident card doesn't automatically qualify for every discount.

  • Different places accept different credentials

    One business may accept Pase Playense while another requires a Quintana Roo INE.

  • Bring the actual credential

    Some discounts require physical identification or additional proof.

  • Discounts change. I check them.

    I research every offer from official or first-party sources and recheck it regularly. Last review: Oct 26, 2026.

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