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tourist in Mexico City taking a selfie with a giant Catrina

Tourism to Mexico City projected to hit nearly 66M visitors in...

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Musical performances and cultural events have become a significant driver of tourism activity in the capital, attracting both domestic and international visitors who also make use of lodging, dining and transport services. 
Hiker in the cloud forest of Huitepec in Chiapas.

From hummingbirds to howler monkeys: Hiking adventures in Chiapas

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Discover the most spectacular highland hiking trails from San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, from jungle journeys to birdwatching and wildlife viewing expeditions.
Lagoon of 7 Colors, Bacalar, Quintana Roo.

An early flu outbreak is hitting the US West Coast. Here’s...

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This year, due to early flu season outbreaks on the U.S. West Coast, it's more important than ever for those planning to visit Mexico to get a flu shot at least two weeks prior to travel.
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Día de Muertos altar in Veracruz.

My family always travels during Día de Muertos. Here’s what we’ve enjoyed most

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Is there a better time to travel in Mexico than during Día de Muertos? Writer Alan Chazaro shares some of the singular celebrations that he and his family have experienced around the country.
United airines plane

United Airlines cancels all its remaining flights to Tulum starting in January

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While United joins a long list of major carriers that have dropped Tulum flights, it's not as though the Caribbean Coast destination has become inaccessible. Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Viva and Mexicana maintain their Tulum routes.
Aerial view of Querétaro-Irapuato train line under construction

Querétaro-Irapuato train line now 25% complete

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The US $5.3 billion project, which broke ground in September 2025, is being developed in Mexico’s Bajío region, which hosts global manufacturing, agribusiness and technology companies.
new Cancún interchange

A new road opens in Cancún, better connecting the airport with the hotel zone

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A new connector meant to improve access to the recently inaugurated Nichupté Bridge is part of a federally assisted project to improve traffic flow in the crowded resort city.
hospital waiing room

Medical tourism lifts Mexico’s Caribbean coast as beach tourism falls 7%

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Medical tourism to destinations like Cancún and Playa del Carmen has shown remarkable resilience, even as sun-and-sand visits are declining. The reasons: The quality of care has achieved a good reputation and most clinics are a safe distance from sargassum.
Airbnb execs

After its success in Mexico, Airbnb’s free medical stays will expand under a new funding model

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Since 2025, the online rental platform's nonprofit arm has provided more than 6,000 free stays in Mexico for people needing urgent medical care and for victims of natural disasters or domestic abuse.
Neos flights Milan-Cozumel

4 new international air routes announced, including a direct flight from Italy to Cozumel

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Two of Aeroméxico's three new U.S. routes are recovered from suspended previous routes, made possible by a U.S. decision to lift restrictions. The Milan connection is a first for Cozumel.
A partial blockade is slowing down traffic in Toluca, México state.

Blockades reported in Oaxaca, central Mexico and Veracruz as truckers protest insecurity, steep fees

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Over the weekend, national trucking associations said the indefinite national strike could involve as many as 1 million trucks, while warning the public of potential disruptions to the supply of goods and fuel. 
Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jul 01, 2024. A close up to an Uber sign on a vehicle car on the road.

Uber launches ride-hailing service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen

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Three years after receiving permission to operate in the state, Uber is expanding its operations in Quintana Roo.
Maya Ka'an

Quintana Roo’s inland region of Maya Ka’an ranks in National Geographic’s top 25 world travel destinations

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Removed from the sun-and-sand attractions of the Riviera Maya resorts — though equal in its beauty — what this vast region offers is a chance not just to admire Maya culture, but to live it.
American Airlines plane

American Airlines is the latest carrier to drop service to Tulum

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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.
Airline passengers wait in line with baggage at a United kiosk at Cancún International Airport

International tourist spending grows 8% in August despite a dip in arrivals

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Mexico welcomed 3.76 million international tourists in August but each visitor spent more, and overall traveler numbers hit an August record.
Eight Viva Aerobus planes were grounded.

Viva-Volaris airlines merger likely to proceed, Reuters reports

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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.