Visitor Tax when leaving

Jetting out of CUN next week and stumbled across tales of the infamous visitor tax hustle at the airport.

Apparently, it wasn’t bundled with my flight ticket, I haven’t paid when I arrived, so what’s the deal? Do I legally have to pay? If yes, how much? If no, great. If it’s a “maybe,” how do I dodge it?

And before anyone comes at me with the “why are you trying to avoid it, blah blah,” trust me—I’ve invested PLENTY into this paradise of chaos already. Wouldn’t mind skipping this last donation, though.

Any tips or tricks, my savvy travel friends? Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thanks guys. Left today, approx 10 people in red vests saying „Visit Tax“ waiting next to the escalator, talking, joking, looking important and not one asked me anything. Cancun, Oh Cancun 😂👏🏼👏🏼