Drinking age in Baja California Sur (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Selling alcohol to under-18s is banned by the state liquor law, even if they are with their parents. Sales hours and places are set by the law and by municipalities; they were not confirmed as current.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy beer and wineBuying and drinking alcohol | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy spiritsBuying and drinking alcohol | 18 years [1] |
| Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcohol | Minors may not be sold alcohol or allowed to drink it, even in the company of their parents. [1] |
| Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol | Selling and drinking alcohol in streets, parks and public squares is strictly banned, and also in schools. In public squares it may be authorised under art. 6 and municipal regulations. No licence is granted for sale or drinking in prisons, charities, hospitals and similar places. [1] |
| Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol | Hours by type of business: liquor stores, groceries, mini-markets and supermarkets selling alcohol 08:00 to 22:00 every day; beer-only depots 08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday; restaurants 07:00 to 01:00; bars, cantinas and restaurant-bars 08:00 to 02:00; night clubs 18:00 to 02:00 (later only with extra-hours payment). Sale and consumption are banned on election days and on days the municipality decides for emergencies or public security. [1] |
Notes
- Selling or allowing alcohol consumption by minors is banned even if they are with their parents (art. 31). The copy read is the consolidated text of 31 October 2016; later reforms were not checked.
- The copy read is the consolidated text of 31 October 2016; later reforms were not checked.
- The copy read is the consolidated text of 31 October 2016 (hours as reformed 31 August and 31 December 2015). Municipalities may add bans and set hours for some premises; later reforms were not checked.
Sources
- Government of Baja California Sur, via Orden Jurídico Nacional: Ley que regula el almacenaje, distribución, venta y consumo de bebidas alcohólicas en el Estado de Baja California Sur (última reforma B.O. 31 October 2016) (consolidated copy on ordenjuridico.gob.mx) (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Mexico and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Mexico
| Minimum age to buy beer and wine | 18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy spirits | 18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Drinking by younger people with an adult | The Ley General de Salud says alcohol may not be sold or supplied to people under 18 'in any case and in any way'. It states no exception, for example for a parent's consent. (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
More rules in Baja California Sur
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h state highways; 50 km/h in urban zones
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 (municipal permit from 16)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes (driver and front passengers)
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