Tips to Avoid Timeshare Problems Abroad

10 Apr 2025

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Buying a timeshare in Mexico while on vacation can seem like a great idea. You’re shown beautiful beaches, exclusive stays, and a “one-time-only” offer. However, many foreigners who purchase these memberships while outside their home country end up facing serious legal and financial headaches.

Here are some helpful tips to avoid problems if you’re thinking of buying — or already bought — a timeshare in Mexico:

1. Do your research before signing anything

Salespeople can make everything sound perfect, but before committing, ask:

What exactly is included in the membership?
Are there booking restrictions?
What are the maintenance fees and how often do they increase?
What clauses allow you to exit the contract?

Never sign without reading every detail, especially the fine print. If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist.

2. Don’t trust verbal promises or “exclusive today-only” perks

A common tactic is to pressure you with phrases like:

"If you sign today, you’ll get free weeks, international exchanges, or special discounts."

These promises are often not reflected in the contract. If it’s not in writing, it’s not legally valid.

3. Don’t rely solely on what the salesperson says

Many timeshare salespeople are trained to emotionally manipulate tourists. They show you only the positives, provide appealing numbers, and claim it’s easy to resell or cancel later.

Most of that is false or, at best, incomplete.

4. Never use your credit card unless you’re 100% sure

Once you make a payment, it’s harder to back out. If you buy and then regret it, you might consider disputing the charge with your credit card, but be careful.

The case of foreign tourists detained in Cancún

Several foreign tourists were detained in Cancún after disputing timeshare charges with their bank. They had legal representation from their home country, but not a specialist in Mexican law. Even though they won the dispute and got their money back, the contract remained valid, and future obligations were still in place.

Winning a dispute does not cancel your contract. You’re still legally obligated to pay future fees.

5. The correct order: cancel first, dispute later

The recommended approach is to legally cancel the timeshare first. A valid cancellation gives you strong support if you later decide to dispute the charge with your credit card. Doing this in the wrong order could lead to bigger issues — even legal or immigration-related problems if you visit Mexico again.

6. If you already purchased, keep all your documents

If you’re considering cancellation, make sure to have:

The signed contract
Payment receipts
Emails or messages with the resort or salesperson
Any proof that you were promised something they didn’t deliver

The more documentation you have, the easier it will be to cancel.

7. Hire a specialist in Mexico, not in your home country

Many foreigners make the mistake of hiring a lawyer in their country who does not understand Mexican law or how Mexican timeshares work. This can delay the process, cost you more money, and make things worse.

8. Free consultation with cancellation experts

At Mexican Timeshare Solutions, we specialize in cancelling timeshares purchased in Mexico. We know how these contracts work, we understand the resorts’ tactics, and most importantly:
we don’t charge anything upfront. You only pay if we successfully cancel your contract.

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