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Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access...
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).
Air Europa will open a new direct flight from Guanajuato to Madrid
The new flight, announced by Guanajuato Gov. Libia García at Spain's FITUR tourism fair, is expected to boost international connectivity and European tourism.
Mexico’s cleanest city is worth the mountainous trek
Once dismissed as lacking attractions by a previous generation of travelers, the Pueblo Mágico of Orizaba has rejuvenated itself and its image to become one of Mexico's most beautiful destinations.
The fight heats up over Royal Caribbean’s plans for an exclusive water park in Mahahual, Quintana Roo
Can the 2,600-person town support 21,000 cruise tourists a day? Local activists don't think so.
Inside Uxmal, the Puuc jewel hidden in Yucatán’s hills
One of the foremost examples of the ancient Maya's Puuc style architecture is found in Uxmal, about 80 kilometers south of Mérida.
Sheinbaum launches 50-billion-peso ‘Mega Bachetón’ to fix Mexico’s pothole-plagued highways
The program, which seeks to improve 18,000 kilometers of federal toll-free highways, is underway and will conclude by December 2026.
Mexico’s cultural heartbeat pulses through Madrid as FITUR opens in the Spanish capital
At the 2026 edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), Mexico is showcasing the essence of Mexicanidad to the global tourism market, both within FITUR's venue and at iconic venues around the city.
Mexico says FAA flight warnings are precautionary, have no operational impact
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued advisories urging U.S. airline pilots to "exercise caution" when flying over the Mexican Pacific and the Gulf of California due to military activities and GNSS interference.
Domestic tourism stagnates as economy cools
The domestic tourism market in Mexico saw essentially flat-line growth in 2025 after a decline in 2024, according to data published by the Tourism Ministry (Sectur).
Aeroméxico calls for adding a third terminal to the Mexico City International Airport
Even though an entirely new international airport is now operating nearby, congestion at the original Mexico City facility's two terminals is still creating concern for the airlines.
