How strict is underage drinking in Mexico?

The legal drinking age in Mexico varies from 18 to 21, depending on the state. In general, the drinking age is 18 in most states, but there are exceptions. For example, in the states of Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, México, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Yucatán, and Zacatecas, the legal drinking age is 18. However, in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Quintana Roo, and Colima, the legal drinking age is 21.

Underage drinking is a serious offense in Mexico and the consequences can be severe. If caught drinking underage, you could be fined, arrested, and/or deported. In addition, you may also lose your driver's license and/or your job.

It is important to note that even if you are legally old enough to drink in your home country, you must still abide by the drinking laws of Mexico. If you are caught drinking underage, you will be subject to the same penalties as Mexican citizens.

Here are some tips to help you avoid getting caught drinking underage in Mexico:

* Don't drink alcohol if you are under the legal drinking age.

* Don't attempt to buy alcohol if you are underage.

* Don't accept alcohol from someone who is buying it for you.

* Don't drink alcohol in public places where it is prohibited.

* Be aware of the penalties for underage drinking in Mexico.

If you are caught drinking underage in Mexico, it is important to cooperate with the authorities. Resisting arrest or otherwise obstructing justice can lead to even more serious consequences.