Did your Mazatlán getaway turn into a contract you’d rather not keep? You’re not the only one. Owners ask me all the time how to cancel an El Cid timeshare. Good news: you can. You just need to do it the right way.
Who Is El Cid?
El Cid Resorts is a family-owned Mexican company based in Mazatlán. It’s one of the oldest resort names on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Its properties include El Cid Castilla, El Cid Granada, El Cid El Moro and El Cid Marina. It also runs resorts in the Riviera Maya, near Puerto Morelos.
I know El Cid well. I sold timeshares there in Mazatlán. So I’ve seen the sales room from the inside, not just the beach.
It’s a Membership, Not Real Property
Here’s something many owners don’t realize. You don’t own a piece of the resort. Your contract gives you the right to use it for a set number of years.
There’s no deed and no real estate in your name. That raises a fair question. Why did you pay closing costs when no property changed hands?
How El Cid Sells
The process usually starts with a friendly invitation. Maybe it’s a discounted stay, a free breakfast or a fun tour. Then comes the presentation.
You’ll meet a salesperson, hear your vacation habits played back to you and tour a lovely suite. Then comes the “today only” price. If you hesitate, a closer or manager joins the table. Hours pass, and saying yes starts to feel like the easy way out.
It’s a polished system. It’s designed to work, and it does.
Why Owners Want Out
These are the reasons I hear most often:
- Maintenance fees that rise year after year
- Mandatory all-inclusive charges on top of everything else
- Trouble booking the dates and units you were promised
- Upgrade pitches every time you visit
- Changes in health, retirement or income
Many owners also tell me the math stopped making sense. They now pay more than guests who simply booked online.
Yes, You Can Cancel
This surprises most people. You can cancel your El Cid timeshare even if:
- Your contract is fully paid off
- You still owe a balance
- Your five-day rescission period ended years ago
The key is following Mexican law. Your contract is governed by Mexico, not the U.S. or Canada. That changes how the cancellation has to be done.
What Happens If You Do It Wrong
Some owners just stop paying. Others mail a letter and hope for the best.
That rarely ends well. Mexican resorts often refuse certified mail, so your notice never officially arrives. Fees keep piling up. Your account may even be sold to a collections agency.
A cancellation works when the right documents reach the right company in the right way. Small mistakes can cost you months and money.
What Cancelling Does for You
Once your cancellation is properly filed, you’re no longer obligated to pay maintenance fees or other resort charges. That covers yearly fees, special assessments and the rest.
What about your credit? Mexican resorts don’t report to U.S. or Canadian credit bureaus. So cancelling won’t hurt your credit score.
One quick note. If you used a Barclays card for your down payment, that card is a separate debt. Cancelling your timeshare doesn’t erase that balance.
How the $1,495 Document Preparation Service Works
My online course was the prototype for this service. Over 230 students used the documents I sent them to legally cancel their timeshares. Now I’ve turned that success into a full document preparation service, so I do all the work for you.
The price is $1,495, whether your contract is paid off or not. Here’s how it works:
- You send me your contract for a free review.
- I prepare your cancellation documents based on your contract and Mexican law.
- I show you exactly how to deliver them so the resort can’t ignore them.
No hidden fees. No monthly payments. No lawyers billing by the hour.
Ready to stop paying for vacations you don’t take? Let’s get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel my El Cid membership after the rescission period?
Yes. The rescission period only covers a full refund. You can still cancel the contract later.
Does this apply to El Cid’s Riviera Maya resorts too?
Yes. Your contract follows Mexican law no matter which El Cid location you bought from.
Will cancelling hurt my credit?
No. Mexican resorts don’t report to U.S. or Canadian credit bureaus.
Does it matter if I still owe money?
No. The $1,495 service costs the same whether your contract is paid off or not.
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