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

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 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

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

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

728 thousand tourists are expected in San Luis Potosí for this Holy Week

San Luis Potosí, Mexico, is preparing to receive approximately 728,000 tourists for Holy Week and Easter 2023. The Secretary of Tourism coordinated follow-up meetings in the four regions of the state to ensure the mobility of visitors between April 1 and 15 runs smoothly. Representatives of various institutions participated in the meetings to share their work strategies during the most important holiday season of the year.… Read More

New section “Animal Rescue in Mexico”

A new section has been added to visit-mexico.mx to promote animal welfare and support organizations dedicated to this cause. The new section titled “Animal Rescue in Mexico” can be found in the CONTACT menu on the website. The section features two prominent animal welfare organizations in Mexico – Avenue Dogs and Burrolandia, and we hope to add more organizations to this section in the future.… Read More

Puebla expects a record number of visitors for the 2023 Equinox Festival

Chignahuapan, a small and charming town located in the Mexican state of Puebla, is gearing up to welcome visitors from all over the world for the “Equinoccio Festival 2023”. The festival is a two-day event that celebrates the arrival of spring with traditional Mexica rituals and cosmogony. The Secretary of Tourism in Puebla, Martha Ornelas, and the town’s President, Lorenzo Rivera Nava, recently held a press conference to announce the upcoming festival.… Read More

20,000 visitors are expected at the gastronomic festival in Tulancingo

The Tulancingo Gastronomic Festival with Flavor 2023 is set to take place from March 17 to 19 in Tulancingo, Hidalgo, organized by the municipal presidency for the first time. The festival aims to promote gastronomic tourism and generate economic benefits. It is expected that there will be 80 gastronomic exhibitors from the region, other municipalities with flavor such as Huejutla and Zempoala, and special guests from Tuxpan, Veracruz.… Read More

Quintana Roo goes for German tourism

Quintana Roo is sending a delegation to the Berlin Tourism Fair to promote its local destinations and attract German tourists. The fair, taking place from March 7 to 9, is one of the most important international tourist markets, and is expected to surpass the 2019 edition’s attendance figures of 113,500 visitors and 10,000 exhibitors. The theme of this year’s ITB Berlin 2023 Convention is “Master the Transformation.”… Read More

Mexico estimates revenue of more than 31 billion dollars for the tourism sector in 2023

Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism estimates that the country’s tourism sector will generate over $31 billion in revenue in 2023, representing an 11.3% increase from 2022 and a 26.8% increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The economic recovery is expected to be fueled by the entry of 39.4 million international tourists to Mexico, 2.7% more than in 2022 and 12.6% higher than in 2019.… Read More

Hermosillo wins Guinness record for largest grilled meat in the world

Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, has broken the Guinness record for the largest roast meat in the world, previously held by Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, in Quebec, Canada. More than 2,000 grillers participated in the event, using five tons of meat and 1,200 grills to cook it. The previous record had been achieved by 914 people, so Hermosillo more than doubled the figure.… Read More

Tourism in Mexico registers historical record

The Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) in Mexico has announced that the country’s Foreign Direct Investment in Tourism (IEDT) reached a historical record of $3.4 billion in 2022, surpassing the $1.1 billion captured in 2019 and the record set in 2017 of $1.6 billion. The IEDT for 2022 represented 9.8% of Mexico’s National Foreign Investment, according to the Ministry of Economy’s records.… Read More

CDMX Tourist Festival arrives at Paseo de la Reforma with special activities

Mexico City is gearing up for the 47th edition of the Tianguis Turístico, an event that will be hosted in the city for the first time. The event will take place from March 25 to 27, 2023, and is expected to attract over 15,000 businessmen and operators from the tourism sector. It aims to showcase the country’s rich cultural and tourist offerings to both domestic and international visitors.… Read More

Sinaloa goes for more ‘accessible’ flights to the Tianguis Turístico 2023

The Mexican state of Sinaloa is aiming to reduce flight rates to Mazatlán and increase connectivity to the state by lobbying airlines ahead of the Tianguis Turístico 2023 tourism trade show. The secretary of tourism for Sinaloa, Estrella Palacios Domínguez, said her department would seek to increase frequencies with Mexico City and Tijuana on domestic flights, as well as reducing rates, especially in the domestic sector.… Read More

Ministry of Tourism and Government of Madero agree to work for tourism reactivation

The government of Madero City, Tamaulipas, and the Ministry of Tourism have agreed to work together to promote tourism reactivation in the region. During a meeting between the Secretary of Tourism in Tamaulipas, Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez, and the municipal president of the city, Adrián Oseguera Kernión, they addressed issues related to various tourist spots in the city, and agreed to give greater impetus to infrastructure works in Playa Miramar, the highest destination of the state.… Read More

The “Orgullo Oaxaca” program seeks to position products from entrepreneurs in the region

The Head of the Office of Economic Development and Tourism in the Papaloapan Basin, Obdulia Morales Contreras, has announced that they are promoting various programs to support merchants, producers, and entrepreneurs in the region. One of these programs is called “Oaxaca Pride,” which aims to help local entrepreneurs market their products in large companies or national chains, allowing them to reach a broader market.… Read More

Second march in favor of the INE: Cities summoned, date and times of the mobilization

Protests are being planned in support of the National Electoral Institute (INE) in Mexico, following President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s (AMLO) proposed “Plan B” reforms. The second march in defence of the INE will take place on February 26, 2023, and is being organized by “United for Mexico 2024”, a group that brings together more than 60 organizations across Mexico and abroad. Over 117 civil society organizations from at least 82 cities will participate, including politicians, academics, writers, and citizens. The maximum protest is expected in Mexico City and has been named “My vote is not touched”.… Read More

Villa de Seris is recognized as a Magical Neighborhood in Hermosillo

Villa de Seris, a neighbourhood in Hermosillo, Sonora, has been recognised as a “Magical Neighbourhood” by the Federal Tourism Secretariat for its traditional coyota dessert, architectural conservation, and cultural traditions. This is the first neighbourhood in Sonora to receive this title. To achieve this, local authorities met a series of requirements and underwent a procedure, which was attributed to the community and residents of Villa de Seris.… Read More

Seven wonders of Puebla participate in the national contest “The Best of Mexico 2023”

The state of Puebla in Mexico is participating in the “Best of Mexico 2023” awards, a national contest that recognizes the best tourism experiences in Mexico. Puebla is nominated in seven categories, including “Best state to enjoy traditional and contemporary gastronomy” and “Best World Heritage City to live our history”. To win, the state needs the votes of the people of Puebla and those who know the entity. Voting is open until March 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.… Read More

Mazatlán

Mazatlán is a destination that offers something for everyone, regardless of age or interest. This charming seaside city, located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has a recently renovated historic center and endless stretches of sandy shoreline that magnetize travelers with a penchant for adventure, alfresco relaxation, and beachside fun.… Read More

Growing interest of Europeans for destinations in Sonora

European tourists are showing a growing interest in visiting the Mexican state of Sonora, according to Julio César Rascón Torres, the president of the Sonoran Association of Tour Operators. The association’s participation in the International Tourism Fair held in Madrid, Spain in January led to agreements with tour operators from Europe that are now bearing fruit. Some visitors have already arrived from Estonia and Spain, with more expected to arrive for Easter and before the start of summer.… Read More

21 million tourists leave a spill of 45 billion pesos in Guanajuato

According to recent data from the Guanajuato Tourism Observatory, more than 21 million visitors arrived in Guanajuato in 2022, generating an economic income of over 45 billion pesos. This represents an increase in both the number of visitors and economic impact compared to the previous year. The data shows that 2,947,494 occupied rooms were registered in 2022, a 27% increase from 2021, with an average stay of 1.2 nights per tourist, a 9% increase from the previous year. The occupancy rate was 32%.… Read More

Away from the hustle and bustle of Carnival, how about a trip to Durango?

The Director of Tourism for the city of Durango, Elvira Silerio Díaz, has visited Mazatlán to promote Durango’s attractions and encourage people to take a trip to the Old West Walk, Zoo and numerous museums the area has to offer, especially during the busy Carnival period. Díaz mentioned that Durango is just two and a half hours away on the Mazatlán-Durango highway, which is safe and secure to travel. She suggested that people who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Carnival should consider Durango as an alternative destination to Mazatlán.… Read More

Hidalgo is in carnival with typical costumes and characters

The Hidalgo Secretary of Tourism in Mexico has announced that Pachuca will host the “Hidalgo is in Carnival” parade, one of the country’s most joyous traditions. The parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 18th, and is expected to draw more than 30,000 tourists from across the country. The carnival features the participation of more than 52 “comparsas” and 50 municipalities from across the state, who spend a year preparing for the festivities to keep the traditions alive. Visitors will enjoy the most representative gastronomy and crafts from the different regions participating in this event.… Read More

Highlights Indoor Cycling tourist strengthening of Tlaxcala capital

Spanish trainer and certifier of Indoor Cycling, Carlos Gil, has praised the municipal president of Tlaxcala, Jorge Corichi, for his work in the field of tourism. During a meeting, Mayor Corichi highlighted the importance of visiting Tlaxcala Capital, particularly for sports figures. Gil, the creator of BikeLive, a Spanish company promoting sports, health and physical conditioning in more than 11 countries, including Mexico, commended the work of the Municipal Government in promoting tourism in Tlaxcala.… Read More

No more private beaches! Government will convert natural areas into protected and public parks

The Mexican government plans to convert more than 16,000 hectares of national reserves from the National Fund for the Promotion of Tourism (Fonatur) into public and protected natural parks. The move will provide citizens access to spaces “protected from profit” and help prevent the privatization of recreational spaces, according to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Fonatur land will become natural reserves in protected natural parks, said Obrador, with the primary purpose of protecting flora, fauna, and endangered species while enabling the population to enjoy the spaces.… Read More

Culture and tourism are promoted with the “Ruta del Bacanora”

The “Bacanora Route” is a tourism initiative that aims to promote the traditional Sonoran drink, bacanora, and the region’s culture, as well as to support its producers. The route involves visiting 12 municipalities to learn about the production process of the drink, among other recreational activities, with nine different products on offer. In all tours, the visit includes the factory and the plantation, where tourists can learn about the history and production process of the drink. The economic benefits of the route, generating income from meals, handicrafts, and regional products, stay in the visited municipalities, generating an economic spill of 5,000 to 15,000 pesos per tour. The tours are managed under a small group scheme to provide appropriate care to the visitors.… Read More

Carnival tourism arrives in Mazatlan

National tourists are arriving in Mazatlan to enjoy Carnival 2023, just two days after the event has started. At least 20 buses are already parked in the lot located in front of the Mazatlán Aquarium, bringing visitors from different Mexican states who will be there for the whole week. Among them is Angélica Domínguez, who comes with her family from the State of Mexico to enjoy the beaches and the events of Carnival. The activities of the event will be from February 16 to 20, and include the coronation of the King of Joy, the Queen of the Floral Games, the Queen of Carnival, the Naval Combat and the parade.… Read More

“Aquilesva” by chef Aquiles and other productions, the new bet of Tourism in Hidalgo

The Hidalgo Secretary of Tourism in Mexico is using the audiovisual market to promote the natural beauties of the region, including a series of 36 episodes called “Aquilesva”, with Chef Aquiles, focused on local gastronomy. The region is also launching a WhatsApp centre which allows tourists to access information on the local area, including places to stay and eat, and activities available. The centre can be accessed through a QR code or a number, which will provide automatic information to help guide visitors. Hidalgo is the first region to offer this service and plans to work with other nearby states to showcase what the region has to offer.… Read More

Due to Mazatlan Carnival, hotel reservations are sold out

The Mazatlan International Carnival 2023 is just one day away, and the mayor of Mazatlan, Edgar Augusto Gonzalez Zatarain, has revealed that hotels in the area are at 100% occupancy. This comes as tourists flock to the city for the six-day carnival. However, there are alternative options for accommodation, including apartment and condo rentals. The carnival is expected to be an austere event, but this will not detract from the quality of the international event.… Read More

Project for a new artificial reef in the waters of San Carlos

The sinking of the ship ‘Suchiate’ in San Carlos Bay, Sonora, will create a new artificial reef, boosting tourism in the area. The project is being organised by a committee convened by the Secretary of Tourism of the State of Sonora and the Secretary of the Navy of Mexico. The ship will be donated by the Navy and, as with the sinking of the Ex Santos in March 2022, aims to attract diving tourism to the state of Sonora.… Read More