T2’s main duty-free option sits just past security: DFS.
Right after clearing security in Terminal T2, DFS shows up as the primary stop for liquor, perfume, and last‑minute souvenirs. Shelves lean heavily toward tequila and mezcal, with plenty of 750 ml bottles packaged for gifting and 1L travel-value bottles lined up by price. You’ll also see standard Caribbean airport stock: rum, global whisky labels, chocolates, and cigarette cartons stacked near the back wall.
Cosmetics and fragrance take up a big chunk of the floor, with international brands grouped in island-style counters so you can move quickly if boarding starts in 20 minutes. Prices fluctuate with promotions, but spirits and tobacco usually undercut typical US duty-paid stores, while beauty products sit closer to standard mall pricing. Expect to spend 5–10 minutes if you know what you want, longer if you’re comparing labels or testing scents.
DFS in T2 sits airside, so you need a same-day boarding pass to enter. That means this is a last-call stop before heading to gates used by airlines like Viva Aerobus and some Aeroméxico operations. The store keeps airport hours, opening early for morning departures and staying open for late-evening flights, so you can shop even on a 6 a.m. or 10 p.m. departure.
Final tip: check your airline’s alcohol carry-on rules and any US or EU duty limits before you buy that second 1L bottle of tequila, and keep liquid purchases in the sealed STEB bag if you still have a connection after Cancún.