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American Airlines is the latest carrier to drop service to Tulum
Los Cabos is also slated for a reduction in service, as the biggest U.S. airline is cutting back on a number of international destinations in favor of new domestic routes in the U.S.
International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in...
Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports
Both are low-cost airlines, and regulators are looking to make sure they stay that way once they join forces to control under one company 73% of domestic air travel.
Acapulco will work with Quintana Roo’s tourism sector to lure back international visitors
While still a favorite coastal destination of Mexico residents, Acapulco's popularity among international tourists has waned in recent decades, partly due to increased competition. Now it plans to partner with one of those competitors.
Senate unanimously approves measure amending Tourism Law to prevent child sexual exploitation
A new measure will require tourism service providers to verify, via official documentation, the kinship, parental authority, guardianship or care and custody status of minors traveling with adults.
How a Baja road rally found an unexpected oasis in San Ignacio
The Baja XL Rally brought Ryan G. Christen to San Ignacio twice, and both visits were unforgettable ... albeit for different reasons.
Puerto Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende rank among world’s 5 best small cities in Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll
Also honored by the magazine's famously discerning readers was Tulum, voted the second-best beach in the Americas, joining five other Mexican coastal destinations in the category, including Puerto Vallarta.
AIFA now serves 47 destinations, up from 7 in 2022: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The Army-built airport has come a long way since 2022, its director says. Also at Thursday’s mañanera: a reminder for Querétaro’s governor and a visit from the U.S. ambassador.
Swimming holes in Western Mexico: Hot, cold and just right
A swimming pool can never compete with the picturesque beauty of an outdoor swimming hole, writes John Pint, who shares several of his favorites within driving distance of Guadalajara.
Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán
The best street food in the capital, centuries of history, the oldest church and a remorseful ghost all make Coyoacán the real beating heart of Mexico City.
Volaris will end Tulum flights as airline exodus from the Caribbean coast resort continues
The suspensions reflect declining arrivals, partly due to natural causes like sargassum, but also to rising costs such as official fees for foreign visitors and reports of inflated unofficial charges for setting foot on the beaches or using bathrooms.
Aeroméxico pulls its flights to Tulum with Wednesday as the last day
The tourism woes of the once-thriving coast-and-culture destination have both contributed to and will suffer from Aeroméxico's decision, which will further the emptying of Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport.
How Oaxaca’s La Ventanilla turned tourism into conservation
After providing a sanctuary for sea turtles, crocodiles and the mangroves that protect the Oaxaca coast, La Ventanilla emerged as one of Mexico's best ecotourism destinations.
Aeroméxico will offer Mexico’s first direct flights to Jamaica and the Bahamas
With the two new routes, Nassau and Montego Bay join two Dominican Republic cities and Havana, Cuba, as direct Aeroméxico Caribbean destinations, meaning passengers will no longer have to stop over in Panama or the United States.
It’s official: Mexico City’s traffic is the worst in the world
The Mexican capital is far from alone. Almost half of the world's 20 most congested cities are in Latin America, according to traffic monitor TomTom, who used GPS data to rank each city's mobility — or lack of it.
The story of Hotel Mocambo, Mexico’s original luxury beach resort
Opened in 1939, Hotel Mocambo in Veracruz was Mexico's first great luxury beach resort. Nearly 90 years later, writes Alan Chazaro, it still retains its charm.