Can i pay extra for an adult wristband at an all inclusive?

Question

ill be going to mexico with my son, who will be 17 (turning 18 the day we leave)... do u think if i offer to pay extra at an all inclusive, they will give them the adult pass so he can drink at the hotel. do u know of anyone who has done this?

thanks

Answer 1

In the event the hotel looks at his passport, they won't do it.  And every hotel I've visited has always checked passports of all guests, paying particular attention to ages of teens and young adults.  They face serious consequences for serving underage people.  

Answer 2

Just tell them hes 18. The place I went in Mexico didn't check and i was in the same situation as your son. My birthday was a week after we left. It should work out fine

Answer 3

Just ask for adult bands

Answer 4

Although it is true that may small places in Mexico are not careful about checking for legal drinking age, a large all-inclusive resort will be paranoid. Since Mexico became an increasing economic option for young teenagers to vacation, Mexican resorts have become extremely conscious of the problem of young gringos getting hurt.

- All inclusive places usually result in massive hangovers for adults. It may not be the best place for someone to learn to drink. The drinks are very weak and people start drinking them with abandon in the hot sun. Buy a bottle of tequila and spice up a few of your son's drinks in the hotel room.

Answer 5

I believe that in Mexico, one is considered an adult at age 18 so just get him the adult wristband to begin with.

I think that is one of the big draws for teenagers from the US to go to Mexico to begin with.