Drinking age in Yucatán (2026)

Last reviewed: 29 October 2026

In short: Yucatán's addictions law prohibits sale or supply of alcohol to minors. Hours must be displayed but are set elsewhere.

RuleWhat applies
Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcoholThe law sets a 'rigorous prohibition' on selling or supplying alcohol to 'menores de edad'. Staff of establishments must be trained to avoid serving minors. The text read does not state a number for the age and states no exception. [1]
Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcoholConsuming, selling or supplying alcohol on the public road is a sanctionable conduct under the law. [1]
Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcoholThe law sets no hours itself: licensed venues must keep to the hours authorised for them and display them. Sale or supply to minors is prohibited, as is selling or consuming alcohol in buildings of the state, municipalities and public bodies. [1]
Minimum age to buy beer and wineBuying and drinking alcohol18 years [2]
Minimum age to buy spiritsBuying and drinking alcohol18 years [2]

Notes

  • The age rule comes from the state law as compiled by the Orden Jurídico Nacional. Federal rules (Ley General de Salud art. 220) and municipal rules also apply.
  • Based on the state law as compiled by the Orden Jurídico Nacional (2007); municipal regulations may add rules.
  • The hours come from municipal rules, which were not read. The compiled text is dated 2007; later reforms may exist.
  • The state health law forbids owners and staff of alcohol businesses to sell alcohol to, or allow its consumption by, persons under eighteen, and to let them into night centres, cantinas, discotheques and similar venues. It does not distinguish beer and wine from spirits. Municipal rules may also apply.

Sources

  1. Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación): Ley de Prevención de las Adicciones y el Consumo Abusivo de Bebidas Alcohólicas y Tabaco del Estado de Yucatán (Orden Jurídico Nacional) (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
  2. H. Congreso del Estado de Yucatán: Ley de Salud del Estado de Yucatán (Congress Word copy, last reform 29 June 2026) (consulted 30 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 wine18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación))
Minimum age to buy spirits18 years (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación))
Drinking by younger people with an adultThe 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 Yucatán

  • Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 40 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h (min 60)
  • Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 (permit from 16) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16 (learner permit)
  • Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, driver and passengers · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, driver and passengers

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