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Are you paying your VISITAX when visiting Riviera Maya? If so, let us know your experiences. If not, then it appears we all have to pay a tourist tax ranging from $10 US to $50 US per person for each 180 day stay in Riviera Maya. You may have to present evidence of payment to return home.

From https://visitax.us:

1. Visitax is a tourism tax collected by the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, and applicable to each foreign visitor. The new tax is mandatory as of April 2021 and applies to only those who intend to visit the State on tourism.
2. This fee will be collected by the State of Quintana Roo’s Tax Administration to fund the reactivation of the tourist sector in the Mexican Caribbean.
3. The process of applying and paying the tourism tax takes no more than 5 minutes. All you will need is a valid passport and E-mail address, and a credit card or Paypal account. You will receive the payment confirmation within the next several minutes to the provided e-mail.
4. Although the payment confirmation will be sent to the e-mail provided when applying, it’s always a good idea to keep a printed copy among the travel documents too. You may have to show proof of payment for each traveler in your group before boarding your flight back, and before going through security.

When asked what the penalties for non-payment are, here is the answer:

Whats the penalty for not paying Visitax?

All international travelers visiting Quintana Rao (Cancun, Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel) must pay a new tourism tax known as vlsltax, This tourist tax is mandatory for all international visitors and can be paid in several ways.

You can pay the new VISITAX online before or during your trip, or in cash at airport terminals when you exit the state. It will cost you between $10 and $38 depending on how you pay it, but it's a must if you're planning a trip to Cancun, Playa Del Carmen or Cozumel.

The official website for the VISITAX is the best place to start, as it offers several features that are designed to make this tourist tax as convenient and easy to pay as possible. They include a mobile application that allows users to fill out the form, check in and pay using their smartphone or tablet, as well as a website where you can choose a secure payment method, such as credit card or PayPal.

Once you've completed the process, you will receive a confirmation email that you can print out or save to your phone. You may also need to show this proof of payment at the airport before boarding your flight and at security checks, so it's important to have this on hand in case you need it.

The VISITAX is not the only tax you'll see when you visit Quintana Roo, but it is one of the most notable. It will help fund the reactivation of the tourism industry in Mexico and is a great way to support the local economy. It's a small price to pay for the opportunity to enjoy a vacation in the sun, and it certainly has the power to make your trip memorable.

Bottom line - no answer. But evidently you have to show proof of payment when you leave Mexico or Arrive. Unclear.

Summary:
Purpose of trip: Tourism, business, and transit
Validity: Single entry. A payment is due for each visitor’s stay
Stay: Maximum of 180 days per visit
Delivery time: Within 1 hour from successful payment
Price: $52.00 USD per VisiTax – each traveler needs his document (Online the payment is between $10 and $38 US)
Application form: Online only: submit your request here.