Mexico is set to raise entrance fees at its major archaeological sites to fund their preservation, a move approved by the Chamber of Deputies and awaiting Senate confirmation to take effect on January 1, 2026. Millions of foreign visitors, particularly Americans and Canadians, will need to budget significantly more for visits, while Mexican nationals and residents face no increase in the entrance fee.

The impact could be significant: the United States alone sent nearly 25 million tourists to Mexico in 2024, with Canada contributing over 5.4 million visitors of a total of 45 million international tourists . Between January and April 2025, an estimated five million Americans explored Mexico’s landmarks.

With tourism revenue in Mexico reaching $30.8 billion in 2024, the spending power of

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