The true essence of the Mexican destination Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is not revealed in a single glance but through a collection of small discoveries that transform a traveler’s journey. As the year draws to a close, the local tourism board has curated five extraordinary experiences that every visitor should explore in this “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical Town). […]
Tamaulipas Prepares for National "Pueblos Mágicos" Encounter with Expected 60 Million Peso Economic Impact
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas — The state of Tamaulipas is preparing to host the National Encounter of Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) from November 26 to 29, an event expected to generate an economic impact of approximately 60 million pesos and draw thousands of domestic visitors. Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez, the Secretary of Tourism for Tamaulipas, announced that […]
Mexico Approves New Federal Rights Law with Major Fee Hikes and Free Entry to Cultural Sites
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved the general draft of the Federal Rights Law for 2027. The new legislation establishes the fees that individuals and entities must pay for the use of public assets, state-provided services, and environmental rights. The bill passed with 329 votes in favor from the Morena, PT, […]
Acapulco Kicks Off 2026-2027 Cruise Season with Arrival of Holland America Line’s Eurodam
ACAPULCO, Guerrero — The port of Acapulco officially inaugurated its 2026-2027 cruise season on Monday with the arrival of the Eurodam, a vessel operated by Holland America Line. The ship carried a total of 2,913 people, including 2,039 passengers and 874 crew members, who were greeted by the state’s Secretary of Tourism, Rosy Pavón Flores. […]
New Tournaments Aim to Boost Sport Fishing Tourism in Baja California Sur’s North Pacific
LOS CABOS, Baja California Sur — Baja California Sur is implementing a strategic expansion of its sport fishing tourism to diversify the state’s economic impact. While the region currently attracts between 120,000 and 150,000 sport fishermen annually, approximately 60% of these visitors are concentrated in Los Cabos. Authorities are now launching new tournaments and circuits […]
There is a lack of oversight in tourism.
Rosa Isela García Pantoja, founding president of the Mexican Association of the Tourism Industry (AMIT) Yucatán, points out that the presence of informal tourism in the state is becoming increasingly noticeable. This is beginning to be viewed as a risk for the upcoming summer season, prompting her to call urgently for modern tourism regulations. “We […]
Why are Tulum and Valle de Guadalupe suddenly receiving fewer tourists?
Tulum and the Guadalupe Valley face a decline in tourism due to insecurity, high costs, and the presence of sargassum seaweed. Approximately two years ago, Tulum and the Guadalupe Valley were the trendiest destinations to visit in Mexico. Tulum was a Caribbean paradise, famous for its turquoise waters and soft sand beaches, while the Guadalupe […]
Tourism in Mexico is growing, but investment in culture is lagging behind.
In January, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced what she called Mexico’s most significant archaeological find in a decade: a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Oaxaca. A polished government video celebrating the discovery shows a striking stone mask suspended above a carved human face relief above the entrance, with traces of ancient paint still visible. What the […]
Tourism Ministry reports record tourism in over 20 years
Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, head of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), presented data indicating that Mexico reached a record for tourism. At the morning press conference of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Friday, April 24, at the National Palace, Rodríguez Zamora presented the bimonthly tourism indicators for February, which reflect an 8.5% increase in international visitor […]
Tourism in Mexico grows 9.3% in the first two months of 2026
The tourism sector in Mexico reported a 9.3% increase in international visitor arrivals during the first two months of 2026, totaling 16.9 million people. According to indicators from the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), the flow of international tourists reached 8.17 million, representing a 6.5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. How […]