Tourism in Mexico News - March 2023
Durango, present in Tianguis Turístico
Elvira Silerio Díaz, alongside tourism entrepreneurs from the region, attended the Tianguis Turístico 2023 in Mexico City to attract investment to strengthen tourism in Durango. The event brought together experts at the national and international level, and productive discussions were held on area connectivity that could result in good news for Durango.… Read More
New flights to Tamaulipas are announced in Tianguis Turístico
New flights have been announced in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas during the Tianguis Turístico 2023 event held in Mexico City. The new routes are expected to generate economic benefits and will facilitate the mobility of people and goods. Aerus company announced its new routes in the state which will cover Ciudad Victoria, Tampico, and Matamoros. There will be four air routes in total that will strengthen the connectivity of the state: Monterrey-Matamoros, Monterrey-Tampico, Monterrey-Ciudad Victoria, and Matamoros-Tampico.… Read More
Oaxaca stand is inaugurated in Tianguis Turístico 2023
The governor of Oaxaca, Salomón Jara, has inaugurated the state’s stand at the Tianguis Turístico 2023, a leading tourism event in Mexico City. The stand features 55 areas promoting Oaxaca’s tourism industry, including tour operators, service bars for magical towns, tourist routes, protected natural areas, and specialized segments.… Read More
Mexico seeks to consolidate itself as one of the main tourist destinations in the world with a renewed Tourist Tianguis
Mexico is looking to reassert itself as one of the world’s top tourist destinations through the Tianguis Turístico, a business forum that brings together buyers and exhibitors from different industries in the tourism sector. The event will showcase over 1,000 companies, including several airlines, hotel groups and telecoms firms, all of which are looking to make business appointments to boost their growth and help Mexico develop as a tourist destination.… Read More
Southeast has potential for the development of Mexico
The Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama, has proposed promoting the southeast of Mexico as a region with great potential for development, which would improve the quality of life for citizens. During her participation in the Executive Commission of Tourism of the National Conference of Governors (Conago), she proposed five guidelines for moving towards a tourism development model that is “fairer and more responsible” and aligned with the New Agreement for Well-being and Development, which her government established.… Read More
Government of the CDMX inaugurates Tianguis Turístico 2023
The Head of Government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, has inaugurated the Tianguis Turístico 2023 event in an effort to position the capital as an international benchmark for the tourism sector. The event is part of the city’s strategy to recover its levels of tourist activity after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read More
Government promotes religious tourism in Sinaloa
The Ministry of Tourism in Sinaloa, Mexico, is promoting religious tourism in the state during the Easter holidays. The state is known for its beach destinations, such as Mazatlán, but it also has at least five communities in different municipalities that carry out traditional Holy Week activities, such as Via Crucis, which attracts a significant number of tourists. These places include Matatán, Malpica, Villa de Ahome, Tacuichamona, and San Ignacio.… Read More
Tourism in San Luis Potosí is promoted through the brand “San Luis Capital, a destination for all”
The City Council of San Luis Potosí in Mexico is launching a new brand, “San Luis Capital, a destination for all,” to promote tourism in the state capital to national and international visitors. The brand seeks to showcase the region’s beauty and deep-rooted history to a wider audience and position it as a preferred destination for Mexico and the world.… Read More
Main destinations in Sinaloa will participate in Tianguis Turístico 2023 in CDMX
Mexico’s most significant tourism event, the Tianguis Turístico 2023, will be held in Mexico City from March 26 to 29, and more than 13 municipalities from Sinaloa will participate. The event is a business forum based on pre-established appointments between buyers and exhibitors, and it is the most important in the Mexican tourism sector.… Read More
Orizaba has certified guides for better attention to visitors
The Mexican city of Orizaba, known for its tourist attractions, has certified guides and tourist advisors to accompany visitors to the different sites around the city. The guides are able to communicate in Spanish, English, and other languages. The increase in tourism demand has led to the need for more service providers to meet visitors’ needs.… Read More
People enjoy the day off on March 20 in Bahía de Kino; 7 thousand tourists prefer it to Easter
Around 7,000 tourists visited Bahia de Kino on March 20 to take advantage of the March 21 bridge, according to local merchants. Most of the visitors were from the United States, Agua Prieta, Ciudad Juárez, and North Ensenada. Despite the cold front that hit the region, tourists like Carlos Duaiza Amaya and his family still enjoyed the beach. Carlos said that they preferred to go to the beach during the March 21 bridge rather than wait for Easter, as it would be more comfortable and there would be fewer drunkards.… Read More
Veracruz hotels reach 80% occupancy for long weekend
Hotels in the Veracruz-Boca del Río metropolitan area reached 80 percent occupancy during the long weekend preceding the Easter holiday season, according to the president of the Association of Hotels and Motels, César Muñiz Cuervo. He said that last week they began to receive important reservations that helped them achieve that percentage, despite the cold front that brought a northern event to the area. Some tourists changed their beach plans for other recreational activities in the region. Veracruz offers a variety of activities beyond the beaches, and this is an advantage for the region.… Read More
The XII edition of the Designer and Craftsman Expo in Tuxtepec 2023 is announced
The Designer and Craftsman Expo 2023 has been announced and will take place on April 7, 8 and 9 in the “Juárez” park in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca. This will be the 12th edition of the event, and it will be the last one as the cycle of the event comes to a close, according to organizer Verónica Valis. However, she stated that more projects are coming to continue promoting artisans and entrepreneurs in Tuxtepec and the entire Cuenca region.… Read More
5 waterfalls to visit in Puebla for Easter holidays
Puebla is a state in Mexico that offers a wide range of attractions for tourists, including colonial buildings, local cuisine, and natural wonders. One of the most exciting activities to do during Easter holidays is to visit waterfalls. Here you can read about five waterfalls in Puebla that visitors can explore.… Read More
Sonora Rally will be from April 22 to 28
The Sonora Rally, an off-road race involving all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, will take place in Mexico for the first time from April 22 to 28. The event, which has been running for nine years, is intended to promote the state of Sonora worldwide. The race is one of five stages that span several countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, and Morocco.… Read More
Tourism sector recovers in Querétaro
Querétaro’s meetings industry is bouncing back, with the holding of 112 congresses, conventions, expos, and fairs in 2023 generating an economic benefit of over 275 million pesos just for lodging. These figures are close to those recorded in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The Secretary of Tourism, Adriana Vega Vázquez Mellado, and the Secretary of Sustainable Development, Marco Antonio del Prete Tercero, announced the news to nearly 100 businesspeople who are members of the meetings industry in Querétaro.… Read More
Tourist Attractions in México
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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