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Top hotels to book in Puerto Vallarta in 2026
Puerto Vallarta beckons in 2026, and MND"s local expert, Meagan Drillinger, has tips on where to stay and the best hotel options.
Tulum formalizes cenote access with sustainable tourism route
Officials say the Sustainable Cenotes Route — which connects 12 sites with trained guides, water filtration systems and structured environmental education — could boost low-season hotel occupancy by 15%.
The top international flight into Mexico is no longer from the...
Passenger volume from the U.S. is plunging while Canadians flood Mexico-bound flights, mostly due to the "Trump effect" with many Canadians refusing to visit the U.S.
UN tourism program aims to boost benefits and reduce harm to Mexico’s coastal communities
By joining the U.N.'s iCOAST program, the Tourism Ministry seeks to end Mexicans' longstanding ambivalence toward tourism, in which its positives have sometimes been overshadowed by its harms.
Mexico City’s most paw-some pet hotels
To say Mexico City welcomes pets is a bit of an understatement. The capital city is filled wit dog-friendly parks as well as trendy dog-friendly hotels.
Volaris launches 33 new flights, deepening Mexico-US connectivity ahead of the World Cup
The low-cost carrier is now offering 11 new flights to the U.S., including its first connections to Detroit and Salt Lake City.
What’s on this February in the Riviera Maya and Yucatán
February offers more than just marvelous beach views on the Riviera Maya. There are amazing events, too, from Carnaval and cuisine to dance and painting classes.
GAP, the airport operator, is expanding its 12 terminals, including Vallarta, Guadalajara, Los Cabos and Tijuana
The investment will not only expand GAP's infrastructure by 58% and boost its annual passenger total to 85 million, but also incorporate advanced technology for safe low-visibility landings.
Now running: El Insurgente train linking Toluca with Mexico City in 45 minutes
The railway’s final section connecting the Mexico City neighborhood of Santa Fe with the Observatorio transportation hub was inaugurated by President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday, alongside the mayor of Mexico City and the governor of México state.
Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access points in Tulum
Tulum, traditionally been one of Mexico's favorite tourism attractions, has seen a decrease in visitors lately. Some say the privatization of public beaches is partly to blame.
Maya Train tickets go on sale in Europe
By bringing ticket sales out of the country for the first time, Mexico is making it easier for Europeans to plan and pay for their visit to Mexico, including transport through the southern tourist meccas.
Uber Shuttle launches operations in Mexico City
The van rides offer several advantages over the traditional service, including room for several more passengers, fixed routes and schedules, as well as lower costs.
Baja California Sur bumps up its tourist tax to fund conservation
The tax, compulsory for everyone over 12 entering the state, is meant to raise funds for environmental protection and tourist infrastructure development.
Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya
The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
More Mexicans are visiting Japan, thanks to a growing cultural interest
A record 200,400 Mexicans visited the Asian destination in 2025, a 32% rise over 2024, driven by increased connectivity, aggressive marketing and a growing interest in Japanese culture.
As FITUR wraps up in Madrid, Mexico celebrates record attendance
More than 300 meetings were held with business leaders, international organizations and strategic partners during Mexico's participation at the 46th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR).
