“Data from a variety of sources now show that Canadians — not Americans — are the top international visitors arriving to Mexico’s main tourist destination, the Caribbean coast. And for the first time ever, the Cancún-Toronto route ranked as the busiest of any international flight to Mexico, according to the Mexican Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC).”
MND Staff
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.
Mexico received 47.8 million international tourists in 2025 — up from 45 million in 2024 — marking a historic year for an industry that contributes approximately 8% of total GDP.
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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%.
