Tourism in Mexico News - April 2023

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Campeche
Campeche

Come and have fun at the Children’s and Girl’s Day Festival

The Institute of Culture and Arts of the state of Campeche is inviting families and their children to attend the Festival of the Day of the Boy and Girl. The festival will take place on April 30th at Concha Acústica, starting from 10am until 8:30 pm. There will be a variety of fun activities for the whole family, such as contests, music, a clown show, games, artistic workshops, tram rides, and much more.… Read More

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Quintana Roo - Cozumel
Quintana Roo

Cozumel and Mahahual seek to attract more cruise travelers

Cozumel and Mahahual are exploring ways to attract more cruise passengers, as the sector is an essential part of tourism in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The general director of the Integral Port Administration of Quintana Roo, Vagner Elbiorn Vega, met with the president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Michael Bayley, to propose projects that would attract more cruise ships to the area.… Read More

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Puebla
Puebla

Puebla is among the destinations with the highest hotel occupancy before the May holidays

The Mexican city of Puebla is expected to see a 61.5% hotel occupancy over the next two long weekends, according to projections from the federal Ministry of Tourism (Sectur). The weekends in question commemorate Labor Day and the Battle of Puebla, and run from April 28 to May 1, and from May 4 to 7, respectively. Puebla is among a number of non-beach destinations where there is expected to be high demand for accommodation during these periods.… Read More

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Tamaulipas - Tampiqueña
Tamaulipas

Tamaulipas promotes gastronomic tourism in Nuevo Laredo

The Secretary of Tourism in Tamaulipas, Mexico, has expressed the government’s commitment to promoting the Gastronomy of Tamulipas to boost the economy and tourism. The comments come after the success of the “Grill Fest Women on the Grill 2023” event held at the Cultural Center of the City of Nuevo Laredo, organized by the Association of Women in the Media.… Read More

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Hidalgo
Hidalgo

Influencers will promote tourism in Hidalgo

The Mexican Employers’ Confederation (COPARMEX) in partnership with the federal Ministry of Tourism has launched the Impulsa Turismo promotion campaign to boost tourism in Hidalgo, Mexico. Ten young social media influencers are part of the campaign, tasked with creating content for their followers on various platforms to promote the state’s tourist attractions.… Read More

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Chichen Itza
Yucatan

Tourism outlet in Yucatan closes with excellent results

The Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Center recently held the second edition of the “Viajo porque viajo (I Travel Because I Travel)” expo, which brought together various companies in the tourism sector, such as travel agencies, hotels, transportation companies, and airlines. The event offered special rates to individuals seeking the best vacation destinations.… Read More

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Los Cabos, Baja California Sur
Mexico

Tourism project for the Sea of Cortez region will be promoted

State authorities from Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Nayarit in Mexico have signed the Sea of Cortez Alliance agreement. The aim is to create a new regional tourism project supported by the federal government, additional to what is being developed in the south-southeast with the Mayan Train.… Read More

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Veracruz
Veracruz

Get to know the San Bartolo hot springs in Veracruz

The San Bartolo Hot Springs, located in the mountainous region of the municipality of Atzalan, Veracruz, is a perfect getaway for people looking to spend a weekend in a natural spa. The hot springs are not well known, so visitors might have the place to themselves or their family. The hot springs are formed from the Misantla River and are rich in minerals, emanating high-temperature water. Visitors can enjoy a crystal-clear view of turquoise waters, flora, and fauna.… Read More

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Guadalajara, Jalisco
Jalisco

More than 220,000 tourists went to Tlaquepaque on vacation

During Holy Week and Easter, San Pedro Tlaquepaque, a popular tourist destination within the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, received over 220,000 visitors, including people from Guadalajara, other Mexicans and some foreigners. The municipality recorded a hotel occupancy rate of 90% and an economic spill of 154 million 350 thousand pesos, according to the Tlaquepaque municipal government.… Read More

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Cancun, Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo

Cancun is a tourist leader in Latin America

On the occasion of Cancun’s 53rd anniversary, travel agency Despegar conducted an analysis of the destination’s positioning in the region, concluding that Cancun is the destination with the greatest tourist recovery in Latin America. The Riviera Maya and Cancun are among the most popular destinations for Latin American travelers, with bookings to Cancun doubling in 2022 compared to the same period in 2020 and 2021. Cancun was also the third destination with the highest growth in mobile travel reservations (+57%) in 2022.… Read More

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Ecotourism in Campeche
Campeche

Laguna de Términos: excellent destination to contemplate nature

Laguna de Términos is declared a flora and fauna protection area, and is the largest estuary in Mexico, covering over 700,000 hectares. It is home to a variety of terrestrial and aquatic plants and animals, including Jabiru Stork, American Stork, Bucket Heron, Roseate Spoonbill, Mallard Duck, White-winged Pijije, Blue-winged Teal, Peregirno Falcon, White Ibis, and more.… Read More

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Yucatan
Yucatan

Yucatan is ready to show its strengths in romance tourism

The state of Yucatan in Mexico is preparing to showcase its strengths in romance tourism by hosting the Forever Wedding Summit (FWS) on April 18 and 19, 2023. The event is expected to attract 350 attendees, including 300 wedding planners, 50 of which are among the best in Latin America. The summit provides an ideal opportunity for the state to highlight its specialized offerings and services, as well as its many scenic locations such as old cathedrals and churches, haciendas, chapels, beaches, and cenotes.… Read More

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Tijuana
Baja California Norte

COTUCO seeks that the entry of tourists to Mexico is agile

The Tijuana Tourism and Conventions Committee (COTUCO) in Baja California Norte is asking federal authorities to review the admission process for foreign tourists entering the country to make it more efficient. The committee has observed that unnecessary documentation is often requested of tourists trying to enter Mexico, causing delays in the process. COTUCO’s leader, Arturo Gutiérrez, said that they have requested a precise review of the admission process to ensure that only necessary documents are requested.… Read More

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San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato

5 hot springs to discover in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato, Mexico has a lot to offer beyond its architectural beauty, cultural attractions, and mining legacy. Visitors can also enjoy the hidden gem of hot springs that are available in the area. This article highlights five such hot springs that offer a relaxing atmosphere through their thermal water pools.… Read More

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Tourist Attractions in México

Interesting Sites and Activities

Traditions in Mexico

It is practically impossible to make a meticulous, and above all, accurate selection of the places to visit in Mexico. Each place that our country houses is unique and beautiful in its own way. Mexico, with its nearly 2 million km², has a large number of scenarios to offer, as well as endless activities to do. Do not lose your way and enter the places to visit in Mexico. In Mexico, apart from the beaches and its famous archaeological sites, there are many other really interesting sites and activities that you should know. In the surroundings of the main cities you will find places full of culture and tradition, where you can spend relaxing, interesting and fun vacations. On your trip through Mexico you cannot stop obtaining souvenirs, the crafts that are made here are of the highest quality and recognized worldwide. A shopping tour cannot be missed.… Read More

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Capital Cities of Mexico

Capital Cities

Folklore, gastronomy, literary culture, art and exhibitions, is what you will find in the capitals of the states of Mexico. To the north, colonial Mexico, Puebla, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, the Sonoran desert and the California peninsula. To the east Veracruz and the gulf. To the west Acapulco, Oaxaca and Tuxtla Gutiérrez. And to the south the Riviera Maya and the pyramids of Chichén-Itzá, Tulúm and Cobá in Yucatán, Palenque in Chiapas, the cenotes, and the Central American jungles.… Read More

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Ecotourism in Mexico

Ecotourism and Adventure

Mexico is one of the best countries for Ecotourism as it has a great variety of flora and fauna, as well as a large number of refuges for extraordinary species. You can enjoy recreational activities of appreciation and knowledge of nature through contact with it, such as: stargazing, observation of natural attractions, wildlife and bird watching. Throughout México there are more than 176 protected natural areas, 5 of them considered by UNESCO as Natural Heritage of Humanity. Just for this and much more, we believe that Mexico is a Paradise for Ecotourism.… Read More

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Gastronomy of Puebla

Gastronomy

The Gastronomy of Mexico has a great diversity of typical dishes, which is why it was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The basic and representative ingredients of Mexican dishes are: corn, coriander, chili, beans, piloncillo, nopal and tomato. Mexican cuisine is also characterized by its sauces, which serve as an accompaniment to traditional dishes, prepared based on spices.… Read More

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Beaches in Mexico

Beaches

On the Beaches of Mexico you can immerse yourself in the intense blue ocean of the Pacific bays, sunbathe on the shore of the warm and transparent waves of the Caribbean Sea in Quintana Roo or even rest on the beautiful coasts of the Gulf of Mexico. Mexican beaches hide wonderful secrets for the traveler. By visiting them, in addition to enjoying the excellent climate and water activities, you can discover splendid archaeological sites and interesting colonial cities without traveling long distances.… Read More

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Archaeological Sites

Archaeological Sites

The Archaeological Zones are the cultural past of every Mexican. You will be amazed at the ambient, nature and the environment that surrounds them. Climbing to the top or being around it will take us back in time to admire every detail. México is a country of culture and traditions, many of which we have inherited from the pre-Hispanic inhabitants of this vast territory, although it is true that there were more settlements in the central and southern part of the country, it is also possible to find some archaeological remains in the north.
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Magical Towns in Mexico

Magical Towns

A Magical Town is a place with symbols and legends, towns with history that in many cases have been the scene of transcendent events for our country, they are places that show the national identity in each of its corners, with a magic that emanates from its attractions ; visiting them is an opportunity to discover the charm of Mexico. The Magical Towns Program contributes to revalue a set of populations in the country that have always been in the collective imagination of the nation and that represent fresh and varied alternatives for national and foreign visitors. A town that through time and in the face of modernity, has conserved, valued and defended its historical, cultural and natural heritage; and manifests it in various expressions through its tangible and intangible heritage. A Magical Town is a town that has unique, symbolic attributes, authentic stories, transcendent events, everyday life, which means a great opportunity for tourist use, taking into account the motivations and needs of travelers.… Read More

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States Of Mexico

States Of Mexico

Mexico has an incredible diversity of landscapes, where the beauty of its beaches, internationally recognized, stands out. In its vast territory of coasts, there are beaches of unparalleled beauty, and colorful landscapes. A large network of first-class hotels and tourist services is available to visitors to these beaches. Mexico is also mystical places, dotted with archaeological testimonies inherited from its original inhabitants. Monuments made by the Mayas, Aztecs and Toltecs are located in magical landscapes, like lighthouses in an ocean of natural beauty. They offer visitors buildings that tell their history, and museums that collect their cultural heritage. And that keep alive ancestral traditions, in ceremonies and festivals, where you can enjoy cultural activities and entertainment.… Read More

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