Tourism in Mexico News – November 2023

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Veracruz
Veracruz

Veracruz Aquarium Celebrates Record-Breaking Year with Nearly a Million Visitors

In an announcement by the State Attorney for the Environment, Sergio Rodríguez Cortés, it was revealed that the Aquarium of the Port of Veracruz welcomed an impressive 954,173 visitors in the period from November 2022 to November 2023. Cortés expressed optimism that the year-end figures might even breach the one-million mark, indicating a thriving interest in the facility.… Read More

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Guanajuato City
Guanajuato

AMLO’s Criticism Casts Shadow on Guanajuato Tourism

In an ongoing series of critical remarks by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), Guanajuato’s tourism industry finds itself grappling with the repercussions. The relentless critiques during the morning conferences are now influencing prospective visitors’ perceptions of safety on the journey and at the destinations, affecting cities like León, according to Eduardo Bujaidar, President of the Association of Hotels and Motels of León.… Read More

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Durango
Durango

Durango Prepares for Spectacular 2024 Solar Eclipse, Anticipates Up to 100,000 Visitors

In an astronomical event set to captivate the skies on April 8, 2024, Mexico and the United States will be treated to a total solar eclipse, revealing the sun’s mesmerizing corona only when fully obscured by the moon. The phenomenon will unfold over two and a half hours, with a brief four-minute totality experienced by those near the center of the eclipse’s path.… Read More

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Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Sinaloa

Mazatlán Boosted as Premier Cruise and Convention Destination

Mazatlán is set to solidify its standing as a prime tourist and convention hub with a series of events including sports competitions, interscholastic events, professional conferences, and the annual Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) gathering, according to Ricardo Velarde Cárdenas, the Undersecretary of Tourism Promotion and Operation in Sinaloa.… Read More

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Quintana Roo - Cozumel
Quintana Roo

Vacation Rental Experts Convene in Cancun for International Forum

Cancun played host to the fifth edition of the International Business Forum of the Vacation Rental Industry, drawing representatives from 10 countries eager to delve into the latest trends and challenges of the vacation rental sector. Manuel Lozano, the General Director of the Expo Vacation Rental event, emphasized the significance of this gathering, stating that it serves as a platform for professionals across Mexico and Latin America to exchange experiences and insights.… Read More

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San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí

San Luis Potosí Showcases Cultural and Surrealist Riches at Punto México Exhibition

The Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico, Miguel Torruco Marqués, recently inaugurated the exhibition “Lives! San Luis Potosí, Cultural and Surrealist” at the Punto México space of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), in collaboration with the Tourism Innovation and Policy Unit. The exhibition, open throughout November, aims to showcase the diverse tourist, artisanal, and surreal wealth of the region.… Read More

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Durango
Durango

Inadequate Hotel Infrastructure for the 2024 Eclipse Draws Concern

As we gear up for the highly-anticipated total eclipse on April 8, 2024, the Ministry of Tourism in Durango is sounding the alarm over the insufficient hotel accommodations available for the influx of tourists from across the country and the globe. To address this concern, officials are devising alternative strategies to cater to the wave of visitors expected.… Read More

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Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas

Tamaulipas Secures Seven National Congresses in 2024

The Ministry of Tourism in Tamaulipas has successfully secured seven congresses and conventions scheduled for the year 2024, with Tampico as the chosen destination for these events. These gatherings, spanning both the public and private sectors, promise to have a significant economic impact, notably the highly anticipated Mexican Petroleum Congress and other related activities, according to local authorities.… Read More

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Sonora
Sonora

Government of Sonora Promotes Tourism in Binational 4FrontED Mega Region

The Government of Sonora, Mexico, has actively participated in the Binational 4FrontED Mega Region event held in Yuma, Arizona. This initiative represents a collaborative effort by local leaders from the southwest of the United States and the border communities of northwest Mexico, focusing on economic development, infrastructure, tourism, and education. The driving forces behind 4FrontED are innovation, collaboration, education, industry, and ethical values.… Read More

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Day of the Dead Celebration in Mexico
CDMX

Day of the Dead in Mexico Attracts Tourists for Unique Experience

Mexico City (CDMX), known for its vibrant culture and rich traditions, welcomed thousands of tourists who flocked to the historic center to immerse themselves in the unique celebrations of the Day of the Dead. This colorful and deeply rooted Mexican holiday celebrates the memory of loved ones who have passed away, and it offers an entirely different perspective for international visitors.… Read More

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Hidalgo
Hidalgo

Governor of Hidalgo Joins Xantolo 2023 Festival Celebrations

As part of the vibrant Xantolo 2023 festivities, Governor of Hidalgo, Julio Menchaca Salazar, took a tour of the ceremonial center set up at the heart of Huejutla de Reyes’ main square. Accompanied by the municipal president, Daniel Andrade Zurutuza, and key members of his administration, the state leader celebrated the efforts of hundreds of dedicated individuals who had invested months of hard work into creating this spectacular cultural stage. The event featured captivating artistic performances by groups representing the region.… Read More

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Tourist Attractions in México

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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