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Beautiful beaches, magical ruins, modern shopping malls are not the only rewards of visiting Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Besides that you can get back the taxes of almost all your shopping.


WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? 
  • Shop at affiliated Tax Back stores, which you can identify by the Tax Back logo or display at the entrance of partner stores.
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HOW TO CLAIM YOUR REIMBURSEMENT?
  • Your purchases must be greater than $1,200.00 MX pesos (including VAT) and up to $3,000.00 MX pesos if paid in cash, or without limit if you pay with a credit card. You can also accumulate receipts from the same store during your trip.
  • Ask for your official invoice, please save all Official Invoices and credit card receipts.
  • Before going to the airport, make copies of your passport, boarding pass and FMM(Multiple Inmigration Form).
Present your Offcial Invoices from the stores at the TAX BACK module at the airport. (Terminal 2&3). You will be required to present the following documents:
  • Your Passport
  • Official Invoices and credit card receipts
  • If your purchase of goods exceeds the amount of $5,000.00 MX pesos you will be asked to show the purchases at the Tax Back office at the airport
  • Boarding pass
  • Account number, bank name, debit,services or credit card number where the reimbursement of the applicable taxes will take place.
When the above mentioned information is presented to Tax Back service executives, they will validate it and ask you choose one debit or credit card or bank account number to receive your tax back.

The reimbursement amount will be deposited 40 days after the presentation of the documents.You may track the status of it on our web site inputting the guide number at www.taxback.com.mx


WHICH ARTICLES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO TAX REIMBURSEMENT?
  • Consumption and Services (Hotels,Restaurants, taxis, Airplane Tickets, etc)
  • Exotic animals :-) Just kidding
  • Food
  • Books
  • Medicines
  • Opened Liquor bottles

For further information call 01800.00.NOTAX or visit www.taxback.com.mx

If you found this words useful please feel free to donate a small part of what you are going to save :-) The funds you kindly donate us are for promotion and maintenance of the site . They are also used to visit new destinations. Please let us know your  comments.Thank you.

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The snack of the day: Tunaoil Sandwich

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by the collapse of Deep Horizon rig, owned by British Petroleum, has apparently begun to directly affect Quintana Roo.

Yesteraday a citizen complained to a newspaper that a can of tuna purchased recently at a local supermarket had a strong unpleasant taste and the unmistakable smell of the fuel also known as black gold. The woman prepared a snack to send her daughter to school  when she noticed the smell, after tasting it she was sure the tuna was emanating the smell.

The young mother said she called the company (HERDEZ) to explain the situation on September 22nd but she never get a response so she threw away the content and the can which belonged to BATCH PH01352V with date of expiry May, 2014.


On June 27, 2010 Hector Hernández Pons Torres, president and CEO of Grupo Herdez, said in an interview with a newspaper in Mexico City that "Herdez Tuna is safe from oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by British Petroleum oil company and its supply is asssured".

Columbia Univeristy in New Yor City conducted an independent study which indicates that about 4.4 millions barrels of oil, equivalent to 715 million gallons, spilled into the Gulf of Mexico between April 22 and July 15, 2010.

To follow the Gulf of Mexico oil spill drama follow this link.

El Caribe Mexicano: Welcome to Paradise

"Located in the state of Quintana Roo, is comprised by Cancun, Puerto Morelos, the smaller destinations of the Riviera Maya:Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum, the islands: Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Holbox; in the southern most part of the state: Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Jose Maria Morelos, and the Great Costa Maya: Mahahual, Bacalar and Chetumal. All of these small paradises possess a great natural richness, personality and unique environment that distinguish them from each other. Entertainment and comfort are guaranteed in this location blessed by the gods.

The mexican Caribbean is a destination that has it all: a great ecological reserve, more than 500 archeological vestiges, 450 kilometers of coastline bordered by the turquoise blue sea, and the second largest reef system in the world.

Here everything happens: exciting jungle tours, interesting visits to the Mayan sites, fun aquatic activities, challenging golf games, relaxing and healthy spa treatments, shopping, gastronomy, and recreational activities of the highest level, all amidst unforgettables and grand days of sun and sea."

Fragment taken from www.caribemexicano.travel

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Puerto Morelos: The Magic Gate

"Puerto Morelos is located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. With less than 10,000 inhabitants is considered the gateway to the Mayan Riviera. It is a town of beaches of white fine sand and crystalline, quiet waters, bordered by the second largest reef barrier in the world, and protected by the National Marine Park. It also offers incredible adventure experiences in sink holes and jungle, hotels from 1 to 5 stars and international gastronomy with authentic Mexican Caribbean flavors.

The symbol of Puerto Morelos is an old, leaning lighthouse that was affected by powerful hurricane Beulah in 1967.You must plan to visit the Central Plaza with it´s picturesque restaurants offering all types of cuisine, boutiques, arts and craft shops, the fishermen´s wharf, the quaint church and many other attractive sites."

Introduction taken from Guia Turística Puerto Morelos, Riviera Cancún, Tenth Edition.

Definitely Puerto Morelos is a spot you can´t miss if you visit this part of the country. We found it particularly magical. This is the right place if you truly want to rest and relax. Here you won´t find huge hotels, noisy streets, fancy shopping malls, banks or international franchises.

Cancun 2nd part: Downtown

It´s hard to believe it but Cancun´s Downtown is far beyond of being interesting. This is understandable if you consider that the city is only 35 years old and has been destroyed twice by huracanes Gilberto (1988) and Wilma (2005).

The estimated population is around 677,926 people and most of them are related in one way or another with tourism.A high percentage of the people came from other parts of the country to establish here.

The first section of the city, the oldest one, consists of roundabouts called “Manzanas” while the newer part was built in a more traditional way. Perhaps the most famous square in the whole city is “El Mercado 28” (Market 28). Despite of the name this is not how a typical mexican market looks, however, it has his charm.

Here you can find a great variety of mexican handcrafts from all parts of the country. We should mention that compared with other states Quintana Roo is not renowned for its food or for its handcraft production. Among other things you´ll find in Market 28: local restaurants, shoes and drug stores, jewelry, coffee shops, etc.

HINT: IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT CHICHEN ITZA, TULUM, COBA WAIT TO BE THERE TO DO ALL YOUR HANDCRAFT SHOPPING; IT´S MUCH MORE CHEAPER AND BUYING THERE HELPS SUPPORT NATIVE PEOPLE.