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New winter flight routes will connect Guadalajara with New York while...
The new nonstop NY-GDL flight is especially welcome as it eliminates the need for a stopover for travelers between those two major cities, but the Tuxtla-Oaxaca and CDMX-QTO additions also provide needed options for domestic passengers.
MND Local: Is the tourism outlook in Los Cabos improving?
International travelers from the U.S. have declined to Los Cabos in 2026, but there are positive signs for the destination's tourism economy, writes Chris Sands.
When frequent family visits start to look like US residency: A...
A U.S. immigration attorney shares insights for Mexicans making frequent family visits to the U.S., with tips on how to avoid the appearance of attempting to establish residency.
What I learned from a summer in San Miguel de Allende: 10 reflections from...
After nine weeks in Mexico, an MND summer intern shares 10 honest reflections on safety, culture, politics and food that challenge how Americans see the country.
Is Mexico really dangerous? Why travel advisories don’t tell the whole story
Mexico is an enormous country, and travel advisories for small parts of it shouldn't cause fear about visiting the nation as a whole, writes Charlotte Smith.
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons.
Aeroméxico readies new CDMX-Milan flight for spring 2027
The new connection could capitalize on the Italian tourism market’s growing interest in Mexico: air arrivals of visitors residing in Italy last year increased by 13.7%, reaching 102,813 arrivals between January and November.
MND Local: What to know about crocodile, human encounters in Puerto Vallarta
Officials say crocodiles and humans are interacting more and more in Puerto Vallarta. What can be done?
Oaxaca was the right choice for my one big Mexico trip. A review by MND’s summer intern
I could have gone to the Sierra Gorda or visited the caves at Tolantongo. I'm happy I landed on Oaxaca, writes Jared Tucker, who is wrapping up his internship with Mexico News Daily.
June tourist numbers fall short of World Cup expectations
Mexico banked on the World Cup to fuel a tourism surge in June — instead, visitor growth barely moved. The bright spot? Foreign travelers spent more than ever.
Tulum regains 5 lost international air routes, a hopeful sign for tourism sector recovery
Nine international routes from North America will bring winter visitors to Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, giving the city hope that its tourism slump is finally turning around.
MND Local: Why is Puerto Vallarta so quiet right now?
Summer travel is typically slow in Puerto Vallarta. But not as slow as it is this year. Writer Charlotte Smith ponders why the city is so quiet right now.
Postcards from Mexico: On the beach in Playa del Carmen
Writer Ethan Jacobs sends his latest postcard from Mexico on the beach in Playa del Carmen, surrounded by life coaches, reiki healers and assorted "entrepreneurs."
Discovering Mexico: Puebla
A short hop from Mexico City, Puebla is the first real step to discovering a Mexico beyond the cliches.
Beyond the lechero: Veracruz’s new wave of coffee culture
From coffee plantations to a thriving café scene, Veracruz remains Mexico's coffee capital, with its eponymous port city at the forefront, writes Alan Chazaro.
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
