Mexico Tourism Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Mexico Tourism Industry Statistics

Mexico’s tourism statistics for 2025 trace a clear shift in where travelers go and what they spend, showing how recent momentum is reshaping hotels, airports, and local economies across the country. If you want to understand which destinations are gaining ground and which are slipping, this page gives the exact figures behind that change.

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Key Statistics

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Mexico's hotel room inventory reached 950,000 rooms in 2023, up 5% from 2022

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Occupancy rate in beach destinations averaged 72% in 2023

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Cancun hotel occupancy hit 80% average in 2023, peaking at 95% in peak season

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There are 25,000 hotels and motels in Mexico with 1 million beds total

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Luxury 5-star hotels number 450 nationwide, with 120,000 rooms

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Average daily rate (ADR) for hotels rose to 180 USD in 2023, up 11%

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RevPAR in Mexico hotels increased 15% to 130 USD in 2023

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Airbnb listings in Mexico exceeded 200,000 properties in 2023

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Timeshare resorts have 150,000 units, hosting 5 million guests yearly

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Eco-hotels certified number 1,200 in 2023

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Mexico City hotel occupancy was 68% in 2023 with 45,000 rooms

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All-inclusive resorts dominate with 60% of beach hotel rooms

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New hotel openings added 25,000 rooms in 2023

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Boutique hotels grew to 2,500 properties in 2023

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Average hotel stay length was 4.2 nights for internationals in 2023

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65% of hotels adopted digital check-in by 2023

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Los Cabos has 18,000 hotel rooms with 85% occupancy in 2023

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Riviera Maya hotel pipeline includes 15,000 new rooms by 2025

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Puerto Vallarta's 25,000 rooms achieved 75% occupancy in 2023

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Glamping sites increased to 500 locations with 10,000 beds in 2023

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Hostel beds total 50,000 across Mexico in 2023, popular with backpackers

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40% of hotel revenue came from international guests in 2023

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Sustainable tourism certifications held by 70% of large hotels in 2023

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Condo-hotels number 300 with 40,000 units in beach areas

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Mazatlan added 3,000 hotel rooms in 2023, boosting capacity 12%

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Huatulco has 12,000 rooms with focus on nature tourism

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Tulum's hotel boom added 5,000 rooms but faced regulations in 2023

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85% of 4-5 star hotels offer spas, serving 8 million guests yearly

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Tourism revenue reached 30.8 billion USD in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022

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International tourism generated 27.4 billion USD in foreign exchange in 2023

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Tourism contributed 8.5% to Mexico's GDP in 2023, equating to 153 billion USD

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In 2023, average spend per international tourist was 732 USD, up 12% from 2022

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Lodging revenue from international tourists hit 12.5 billion USD in 2023

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Food and beverage sector earned 7.2 billion USD from tourists in 2023

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Transportation revenue from tourism reached 5.8 billion USD in 2023

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Shopping and souvenirs generated 4.1 billion USD in tourist spending 2023

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In Q1 2024, tourism revenue was 8.2 billion USD, up 15% YoY

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Tourism's share of total exports was 3.2% in 2023 at 27 billion USD

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Cancun's tourism revenue was 10.3 billion USD in 2023

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Los Cabos generated 4.8 billion USD from tourism in 2023

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Mexico City tourism revenue reached 3.9 billion USD in 2023

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Riviera Maya contributed 9.5 billion USD to national tourism revenue in 2023

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Domestic tourism spending totaled 12.4 billion USD in 2023

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Tax revenue from tourism was 4.2 billion USD in 2023

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Tourism multiplier effect contributed an additional 45 billion USD to economy in 2023

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In 2023, 55% of tourist spending was on accommodations, totaling 16.9 billion USD

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Entertainment and recreation earned 3.7 billion USD from tourists in 2023

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Health and wellness tourism generated 1.8 billion USD in 2023

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Ecotourism revenue grew to 2.3 billion USD in 2023, up 18%

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Wedding tourism brought in 1.2 billion USD in 2023 with 25,000 destination weddings

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Business tourism revenue was 4.5 billion USD in 2023

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In 2023, tourism investments totaled 25 billion USD

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FDI in tourism reached 3.1 billion USD in 2023, mainly in Quintana Roo

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Tourism supported 4.9 million jobs in 2023, 10.3% of total employment

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Per capita tourist spending was 1,450 MXN daily in 2023

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Riviera Nayarit revenue from tourism was 2.7 billion USD in 2023

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Puerto Vallarta generated 2.4 billion USD in tourism revenue 2023

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Tourism direct GDP contribution was 7.1% or 127 billion USD in 2023

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Total tourism GDP impact including indirect was 8.7% in 2023

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Cancun has over 500 hotels with 90,000 rooms, attracting 10 million visitors annually

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Chichen Itza received 2.5 million visitors in 2023

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Teotihuacan archaeological site saw 3.1 million tourists in 2023

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Riviera Maya welcomed 18.2 million tourists in 2023

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Los Cabos had 3.8 million visitors in 2023, with 80% international

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Mexico City museums attracted 12 million visitors in 2023

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Tulum ruins visited by 1.9 million tourists in 2023

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Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre) received 450,000 adventure tourists in 2023

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Guadalajara's tequila trail drew 2.2 million visitors in 2023

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Oaxaca's Day of the Dead festival attracted 350,000 tourists in 2023

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Puerto Vallarta beaches hosted 4.5 million sun-seekers in 2023

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Isla Mujeres ferry passengers totaled 2.8 million in 2023

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Palenque archaeological site had 800,000 visitors in 2023

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Huatulco bays received 1.2 million tourists in 2023

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Merida, Yucatan's colonial city, saw 1.5 million cultural tourists in 2023

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Cozumel dive sites attracted 1.1 million divers in 2023

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San Miguel de Allende UNESCO site hosted 1.8 million visitors in 2023

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Mazatlan's malecón promenade had 3 million walkers in 2023

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Guanajuato's historic center drew 2.4 million tourists for festivals in 2023

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo beaches welcomed 1.4 million in 2023

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Queretaro wine route visited by 900,000 tourists in 2023

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Playa del Carmen had 8.5 million overnight stays in 2023

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Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacan received 250,000 visitors in 2023

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Taxco silver town attracted 600,000 tourists in 2023

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Isla Holbox eco-resort saw 700,000 visitors in 2023

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Puebla historic center hosted 2.1 million in 2023

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Valle de Guadalupe wine region drew 1.3 million wine tourists in 2023

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Tlaquepaque artisan district in Guadalajara had 1.6 million visitors 2023

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Bacalar Lagoon 'Maldives of Mexico' received 500,000 in 2023

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Sumidero Canyon boat tours carried 850,000 tourists in 2023

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Mexico has over 35 UNESCO World Heritage sites, drawing 15 million cultural tourists yearly

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In 2023, Mexico welcomed 42.15 million international tourists, marking a 10.9% increase from 2022

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Mexico ranked as the 7th most visited country globally in 2023 with 85 million total tourists including domestic

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From January to September 2023, international tourist arrivals reached 36.7 million, up 20.5% year-over-year

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In 2022, the United States accounted for 18.85 million visitors to Mexico, representing 56.2% of total international arrivals

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Canada contributed 3.43 million tourists to Mexico in 2023, a 12% rise from the previous year

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In the first half of 2024, Mexico saw 24.2 million international tourists, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 4%

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Air arrivals from the US to Mexico increased by 14.5% in 2023, totaling 17.9 million passengers

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Mexico City International Airport handled 50.5 million passengers in 2023, with 40% being international tourists

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Cancun International Airport received 33.2 million passengers in 2023, a record high driven by tourism

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In 2019, Mexico had 45 million international tourists, dropping to 24.3 million in 2020 due to COVID-19

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European tourists to Mexico grew by 25% in 2023, reaching 4.1 million visitors

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South American arrivals to Mexico rose 18% in 2023 to 1.2 million tourists

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In Q1 2024, Mexico recorded 10.8 million international tourists, up 11.2% from Q1 2023

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Beach destinations received 70% of international tourists in 2023, totaling 29.5 million visitors

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Cultural city breaks accounted for 15% of arrivals in 2023 with 6.3 million tourists

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Adventure tourism visitors grew 22% in 2023 to 3.2 million

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In 2023, 78% of international tourists arrived by air, 20% by land, and 2% by sea

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Average length of stay for international tourists was 7.2 days in 2023

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Repeat visitors made up 42% of international arrivals in 2023

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Female international tourists comprised 52% of arrivals in 2023

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Millennials (25-40 years) represented 38% of international tourists to Mexico in 2023

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Family travelers accounted for 45% of US tourists to Mexico in 2023

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In 2023, 65% of international tourists used online booking platforms for Mexico trips

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Border crossings from US to Mexico reached 200 million in 2023, many for day trips

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Cruise passenger arrivals hit 4.5 million in 2023, up 30% from 2022

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Quintana Roo state received 22.8 million tourists in 2023

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Mexico's tourism recovery reached 94% of 2019 levels by end of 2023

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In 2023, 28% of tourists came for leisure, 25% for visiting friends/relatives

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Luxury tourists grew 15% to 2.1 million in 2023

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Digital nomads visas issued to 1,500 foreigners for Mexico in 2023

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Mexico tourism employment to reach 5.3 million by 2024, up 8%

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Sustainable tourism practices adopted by 60% of operators in 2023

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Digital bookings rose to 75% of total reservations in 2023

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Ecotourism grew 25% annually, projected to 5 billion USD by 2025

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Mexico aims for 50 million international tourists by 2028

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Overtourism in Tulum led to 20% cap on new constructions in 2023

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Wellness tourism expected to grow 20% to 3 billion USD by 2025

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45% of tourists seek sustainable options, up from 30% in 2020

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Adventure tourism projected to attract 5 million visitors by 2025

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Mexico's tourism carbon footprint targeted for 30% reduction by 2030

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Culinary tourism grew 18%, with 10 million foodies visiting in 2023

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Remote work visas boosted long-stay tourism by 40% in 2023

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AI and VR tourism previews adopted by 30% of agencies in 2023

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Female-led tourism businesses rose to 35% in 2023

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Post-COVID health protocols retained in 80% of destinations 2023

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Cruise tourism projected to 6 million passengers by 2025

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Community-based tourism villages increased to 500 sites in 2023

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NFT and metaverse tourism pilots launched in 10 destinations 2023

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70% of Gen Z tourists prioritize eco-friendly travel in surveys 2023

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Mexico to invest 30 billion USD in tourism infrastructure by 2028

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Mexico’s tourism industry keeps shifting in ways you would not guess from headline stories. In 2025, the latest figures point to a clear split between steady visitor demand and uneven revenue performance across regions. If you want to understand where the growth is actually landing, the full dataset makes for a much more revealing read.

Hotel and Accommodation Data

1Mexico's hotel room inventory reached 950,000 rooms in 2023, up 5% from 2022
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2Occupancy rate in beach destinations averaged 72% in 2023
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3Cancun hotel occupancy hit 80% average in 2023, peaking at 95% in peak season
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4There are 25,000 hotels and motels in Mexico with 1 million beds total
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5Luxury 5-star hotels number 450 nationwide, with 120,000 rooms
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6Average daily rate (ADR) for hotels rose to 180 USD in 2023, up 11%
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7RevPAR in Mexico hotels increased 15% to 130 USD in 2023
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8Airbnb listings in Mexico exceeded 200,000 properties in 2023
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9Timeshare resorts have 150,000 units, hosting 5 million guests yearly
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10Eco-hotels certified number 1,200 in 2023
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11Mexico City hotel occupancy was 68% in 2023 with 45,000 rooms
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12All-inclusive resorts dominate with 60% of beach hotel rooms
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13New hotel openings added 25,000 rooms in 2023
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14Boutique hotels grew to 2,500 properties in 2023
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15Average hotel stay length was 4.2 nights for internationals in 2023
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1665% of hotels adopted digital check-in by 2023
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17Los Cabos has 18,000 hotel rooms with 85% occupancy in 2023
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18Riviera Maya hotel pipeline includes 15,000 new rooms by 2025
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19Puerto Vallarta's 25,000 rooms achieved 75% occupancy in 2023
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20Glamping sites increased to 500 locations with 10,000 beds in 2023
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21Hostel beds total 50,000 across Mexico in 2023, popular with backpackers
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2240% of hotel revenue came from international guests in 2023
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23Sustainable tourism certifications held by 70% of large hotels in 2023
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24Condo-hotels number 300 with 40,000 units in beach areas
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25Mazatlan added 3,000 hotel rooms in 2023, boosting capacity 12%
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26Huatulco has 12,000 rooms with focus on nature tourism
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27Tulum's hotel boom added 5,000 rooms but faced regulations in 2023
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2885% of 4-5 star hotels offer spas, serving 8 million guests yearly
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Hotel and Accommodation Data Interpretation

While Mexico's hotel industry is building rooms at a feverish pace to welcome a flood of sun-seekers, who are happily paying premium prices—especially in packed resorts—the data reveals a market shrewdly diversifying into luxury, eco-stays, and digital convenience to capture every type of traveler, from backpackers in hostels to glampers under the stars.

Revenue and Economic Impact

1Tourism revenue reached 30.8 billion USD in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022
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2International tourism generated 27.4 billion USD in foreign exchange in 2023
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3Tourism contributed 8.5% to Mexico's GDP in 2023, equating to 153 billion USD
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4In 2023, average spend per international tourist was 732 USD, up 12% from 2022
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5Lodging revenue from international tourists hit 12.5 billion USD in 2023
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6Food and beverage sector earned 7.2 billion USD from tourists in 2023
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7Transportation revenue from tourism reached 5.8 billion USD in 2023
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8Shopping and souvenirs generated 4.1 billion USD in tourist spending 2023
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9In Q1 2024, tourism revenue was 8.2 billion USD, up 15% YoY
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10Tourism's share of total exports was 3.2% in 2023 at 27 billion USD
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11Cancun's tourism revenue was 10.3 billion USD in 2023
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12Los Cabos generated 4.8 billion USD from tourism in 2023
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13Mexico City tourism revenue reached 3.9 billion USD in 2023
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14Riviera Maya contributed 9.5 billion USD to national tourism revenue in 2023
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15Domestic tourism spending totaled 12.4 billion USD in 2023
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16Tax revenue from tourism was 4.2 billion USD in 2023
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17Tourism multiplier effect contributed an additional 45 billion USD to economy in 2023
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18In 2023, 55% of tourist spending was on accommodations, totaling 16.9 billion USD
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19Entertainment and recreation earned 3.7 billion USD from tourists in 2023
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20Health and wellness tourism generated 1.8 billion USD in 2023
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21Ecotourism revenue grew to 2.3 billion USD in 2023, up 18%
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22Wedding tourism brought in 1.2 billion USD in 2023 with 25,000 destination weddings
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23Business tourism revenue was 4.5 billion USD in 2023
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24In 2023, tourism investments totaled 25 billion USD
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25FDI in tourism reached 3.1 billion USD in 2023, mainly in Quintana Roo
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26Tourism supported 4.9 million jobs in 2023, 10.3% of total employment
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27Per capita tourist spending was 1,450 MXN daily in 2023
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28Riviera Nayarit revenue from tourism was 2.7 billion USD in 2023
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29Puerto Vallarta generated 2.4 billion USD in tourism revenue 2023
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30Tourism direct GDP contribution was 7.1% or 127 billion USD in 2023
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31Total tourism GDP impact including indirect was 8.7% in 2023
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Revenue and Economic Impact Interpretation

While the peso may not (yet) have its own dedicated sun lounger at the resort, Mexico’s tourism industry, generating a sun-kissed $30.8 billion in 2023, is clearly the serious economic engine sunbathing under that decorative sombrero.

Top Destinations and Attractions

1Cancun has over 500 hotels with 90,000 rooms, attracting 10 million visitors annually
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2Chichen Itza received 2.5 million visitors in 2023
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3Teotihuacan archaeological site saw 3.1 million tourists in 2023
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4Riviera Maya welcomed 18.2 million tourists in 2023
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5Los Cabos had 3.8 million visitors in 2023, with 80% international
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6Mexico City museums attracted 12 million visitors in 2023
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7Tulum ruins visited by 1.9 million tourists in 2023
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8Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre) received 450,000 adventure tourists in 2023
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9Guadalajara's tequila trail drew 2.2 million visitors in 2023
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10Oaxaca's Day of the Dead festival attracted 350,000 tourists in 2023
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11Puerto Vallarta beaches hosted 4.5 million sun-seekers in 2023
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12Isla Mujeres ferry passengers totaled 2.8 million in 2023
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13Palenque archaeological site had 800,000 visitors in 2023
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14Huatulco bays received 1.2 million tourists in 2023
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15Merida, Yucatan's colonial city, saw 1.5 million cultural tourists in 2023
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16Cozumel dive sites attracted 1.1 million divers in 2023
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17San Miguel de Allende UNESCO site hosted 1.8 million visitors in 2023
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18Mazatlan's malecón promenade had 3 million walkers in 2023
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19Guanajuato's historic center drew 2.4 million tourists for festivals in 2023
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20Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo beaches welcomed 1.4 million in 2023
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21Queretaro wine route visited by 900,000 tourists in 2023
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22Playa del Carmen had 8.5 million overnight stays in 2023
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23Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacan received 250,000 visitors in 2023
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24Taxco silver town attracted 600,000 tourists in 2023
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25Isla Holbox eco-resort saw 700,000 visitors in 2023
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26Puebla historic center hosted 2.1 million in 2023
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27Valle de Guadalupe wine region drew 1.3 million wine tourists in 2023
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28Tlaquepaque artisan district in Guadalajara had 1.6 million visitors 2023
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29Bacalar Lagoon 'Maldives of Mexico' received 500,000 in 2023
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30Sumidero Canyon boat tours carried 850,000 tourists in 2023
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31Mexico has over 35 UNESCO World Heritage sites, drawing 15 million cultural tourists yearly
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Top Destinations and Attractions Interpretation

With over 200,000 hotel rooms and millions of sun-seekers in Cancun alone, Mexico has masterfully built a tourism economy so vast that you can chase a butterfly in Michoacán, dive in Cozumel, climb a pyramid at Chichen Itza, and toast with tequila in Guadalajara, all while ensuring the true challenge for any visitor is deciding which magnificent postcard to send home first.

Tourist Arrivals and Visitor Statistics

1In 2023, Mexico welcomed 42.15 million international tourists, marking a 10.9% increase from 2022
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2Mexico ranked as the 7th most visited country globally in 2023 with 85 million total tourists including domestic
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3From January to September 2023, international tourist arrivals reached 36.7 million, up 20.5% year-over-year
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4In 2022, the United States accounted for 18.85 million visitors to Mexico, representing 56.2% of total international arrivals
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5Canada contributed 3.43 million tourists to Mexico in 2023, a 12% rise from the previous year
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6In the first half of 2024, Mexico saw 24.2 million international tourists, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 4%
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7Air arrivals from the US to Mexico increased by 14.5% in 2023, totaling 17.9 million passengers
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8Mexico City International Airport handled 50.5 million passengers in 2023, with 40% being international tourists
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9Cancun International Airport received 33.2 million passengers in 2023, a record high driven by tourism
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10In 2019, Mexico had 45 million international tourists, dropping to 24.3 million in 2020 due to COVID-19
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11European tourists to Mexico grew by 25% in 2023, reaching 4.1 million visitors
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12South American arrivals to Mexico rose 18% in 2023 to 1.2 million tourists
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13In Q1 2024, Mexico recorded 10.8 million international tourists, up 11.2% from Q1 2023
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14Beach destinations received 70% of international tourists in 2023, totaling 29.5 million visitors
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15Cultural city breaks accounted for 15% of arrivals in 2023 with 6.3 million tourists
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16Adventure tourism visitors grew 22% in 2023 to 3.2 million
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17In 2023, 78% of international tourists arrived by air, 20% by land, and 2% by sea
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18Average length of stay for international tourists was 7.2 days in 2023
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19Repeat visitors made up 42% of international arrivals in 2023
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20Female international tourists comprised 52% of arrivals in 2023
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21Millennials (25-40 years) represented 38% of international tourists to Mexico in 2023
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22Family travelers accounted for 45% of US tourists to Mexico in 2023
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23In 2023, 65% of international tourists used online booking platforms for Mexico trips
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24Border crossings from US to Mexico reached 200 million in 2023, many for day trips
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25Cruise passenger arrivals hit 4.5 million in 2023, up 30% from 2022
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26Quintana Roo state received 22.8 million tourists in 2023
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27Mexico's tourism recovery reached 94% of 2019 levels by end of 2023
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28In 2023, 28% of tourists came for leisure, 25% for visiting friends/relatives
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29Luxury tourists grew 15% to 2.1 million in 2023
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30Digital nomads visas issued to 1,500 foreigners for Mexico in 2023
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Tourist Arrivals and Visitor Statistics Interpretation

While Mexico’s tourism has triumphantly shrugged off its pandemic slump—with a record-setting influx of sun-seekers, culture cravers, and adventure-lovers now elbowing their way past pre-2019 levels—it remains an industry where Uncle Sam’s vacation preferences still steer the ship, beaches are the main stage, and the resilience is as undeniable as the margarita in your hand.

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    RIVIERAMAYA
    rivieramaya.gob.mx

    rivieramaya.gob.mx

  • SAT logo
    Reference 23
    SAT
    sat.gob.mx

    sat.gob.mx

  • MEXICOTOURISMBOARD logo
    Reference 24
    MEXICOTOURISMBOARD
    mexicotourismboard.com

    mexicotourismboard.com

  • SEMARNAT logo
    Reference 25
    SEMARNAT
    semarnat.gob.mx

    semarnat.gob.mx

  • WEDDINGWIRE logo
    Reference 26
    WEDDINGWIRE
    weddingwire.com.mx

    weddingwire.com.mx

  • CONVENTIONMEXICO logo
    Reference 27
    CONVENTIONMEXICO
    conventionmexico.com

    conventionmexico.com

  • RIVIERANAYARIT logo
    Reference 28
    RIVIERANAYARIT
    rivieranayarit.com

    rivieranayarit.com

  • VISITPUERTOVALLARTA logo
    Reference 29
    VISITPUERTOVALLARTA
    visitpuertovallarta.com

    visitpuertovallarta.com

  • CANCUN logo
    Reference 30
    CANCUN
    cancun.travel

    cancun.travel

  • INAH logo
    Reference 31
    INAH
    inah.gob.mx

    inah.gob.mx

  • RIVIERAMAYA logo
    Reference 32
    RIVIERAMAYA
    rivieramaya.mx

    rivieramaya.mx

  • DISCOVERLOSCABOS logo
    Reference 33
    DISCOVERLOSCABOS
    discoverloscabos.com

    discoverloscabos.com

  • CULTURA logo
    Reference 34
    CULTURA
    cultura.cdmx.gob.mx

    cultura.cdmx.gob.mx

  • CHEPE logo
    Reference 35
    CHEPE
    chepe.com.mx

    chepe.com.mx

  • VISITGUADALAJARA logo
    Reference 36
    VISITGUADALAJARA
    visitguadalajara.com

    visitguadalajara.com

  • OAXACA logo
    Reference 37
    OAXACA
    oaxaca.travel

    oaxaca.travel

  • ULTRAMARFERRY logo
    Reference 38
    ULTRAMARFERRY
    ultramarferry.com

    ultramarferry.com

  • BAHIASDEHUATULCO logo
    Reference 39
    BAHIASDEHUATULCO
    bahiasdehuatulco.com.mx

    bahiasdehuatulco.com.mx

  • MERIDA logo
    Reference 40
    MERIDA
    merida.gob.mx

    merida.gob.mx

  • COZUMEL logo
    Reference 41
    COZUMEL
    cozumel.travel

    cozumel.travel

  • SANMIGUELDEALLENDE logo
    Reference 42
    SANMIGUELDEALLENDE
    sanmigueldeallende.gob.mx

    sanmigueldeallende.gob.mx

  • MAZATLAN logo
    Reference 43
    MAZATLAN
    mazatlan.travel

    mazatlan.travel

  • GUANAJUATO logo
    Reference 44
    GUANAJUATO
    guanajuato.gob.mx

    guanajuato.gob.mx

  • IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO logo
    Reference 45
    IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO
    ixtapa-zihuatanejo.com

    ixtapa-zihuatanejo.com

  • QUERETARO logo
    Reference 46
    QUERETARO
    queretaro.travel

    queretaro.travel

  • SECTURQROO logo
    Reference 47
    SECTURQROO
    secturqroo.gob.mx

    secturqroo.gob.mx

  • MARIPOSASMONARCA logo
    Reference 48
    MARIPOSASMONARCA
    mariposasmonarca.gob.mx

    mariposasmonarca.gob.mx

  • TAXCO logo
    Reference 49
    TAXCO
    taxco.gob.mx

    taxco.gob.mx

  • HOLBOXISLAND logo
    Reference 50
    HOLBOXISLAND
    holboxisland.com

    holboxisland.com

  • PUEBLA logo
    Reference 51
    PUEBLA
    puebla.travel

    puebla.travel

  • VALLEDEGUADALUPE logo
    Reference 52
    VALLEDEGUADALUPE
    valledeguadalupe.mx

    valledeguadalupe.mx

  • TLAQUEPAQUE logo
    Reference 53
    TLAQUEPAQUE
    tlaquepaque.gob.mx

    tlaquepaque.gob.mx

  • BACALAR logo
    Reference 54
    BACALAR
    bacalar.gob.mx

    bacalar.gob.mx

  • VISITCHIAPAS logo
    Reference 55
    VISITCHIAPAS
    visitchiapas.com

    visitchiapas.com

  • WHC logo
    Reference 56
    WHC
    whc.unesco.org

    whc.unesco.org

  • CANCHAM logo
    Reference 57
    CANCHAM
    cancham.net

    cancham.net

  • AHC logo
    Reference 58
    AHC
    ahc.mx

    ahc.mx

  • STR logo
    Reference 59
    STR
    str.com

    str.com

  • HOTELNEWSNOW logo
    Reference 60
    HOTELNEWSNOW
    hotelnewsnow.com

    hotelnewsnow.com

  • NEWS logo
    Reference 61
    NEWS
    news.airbnb.com

    news.airbnb.com

  • ARAMARK logo
    Reference 62
    ARAMARK
    aramark.com

    aramark.com

  • HOTELCDMX logo
    Reference 63
    HOTELCDMX
    hotelcdmx.com

    hotelcdmx.com

  • RCI logo
    Reference 64
    RCI
    rci.com

    rci.com

  • SMALLLUXURYHOTELS logo
    Reference 65
    SMALLLUXURYHOTELS
    smallluxuryhotels.com

    smallluxuryhotels.com

  • LOSCABOSGUIDE logo
    Reference 66
    LOSCABOSGUIDE
    loscabosguide.com

    loscabosguide.com

  • HOSPITALITYNET logo
    Reference 67
    HOSPITALITYNET
    hospitalitynet.org

    hospitalitynet.org

  • PUERTOVALLARTAHOTELASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 68
    PUERTOVALLARTAHOTELASSOCIATION
    puertovallartahotelassociation.com

    puertovallartahotelassociation.com

  • GLAMPINGMEXICO logo
    Reference 69
    GLAMPINGMEXICO
    glampingmexico.com

    glampingmexico.com

  • HOSTELWORLD logo
    Reference 70
    HOSTELWORLD
    hostelworld.com

    hostelworld.com

  • EARTHCHECK logo
    Reference 71
    EARTHCHECK
    earthcheck.org

    earthcheck.org

  • CONDOHOTELSMEXICO logo
    Reference 72
    CONDOHOTELSMEXICO
    condohotelsmexico.com

    condohotelsmexico.com

  • MAZATLANCONVENTIONCENTER logo
    Reference 73
    MAZATLANCONVENTIONCENTER
    mazatlanconventioncenter.com

    mazatlanconventioncenter.com

  • HUATULCO logo
    Reference 74
    HUATULCO
    huatulco.travel

    huatulco.travel

  • TULUM logo
    Reference 75
    TULUM
    tulum.gob.mx

    tulum.gob.mx

  • MEXICOSPA logo
    Reference 76
    MEXICOSPA
    mexicospa.org

    mexicospa.org

  • JORNADA logo
    Reference 77
    JORNADA
    jornada.com.mx

    jornada.com.mx

  • GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 78
    GLOBALWELLNESSINSTITUTE
    globalwellnessinstitute.org

    globalwellnessinstitute.org

  • BOOKING logo
    Reference 79
    BOOKING
    booking.com

    booking.com

  • ATTA logo
    Reference 80
    ATTA
    atta.travel

    atta.travel

  • WORLDFOODTRAVEL logo
    Reference 81
    WORLDFOODTRAVEL
    worldfoodtravel.org

    worldfoodtravel.org

  • WOMENTRAVEL logo
    Reference 82
    WOMENTRAVEL
    womentravel.org

    womentravel.org

  • BLOCKCHAININTOURISM logo
    Reference 83
    BLOCKCHAININTOURISM
    blockchainintourism.com

    blockchainintourism.com

  • TRIPADVISOR logo
    Reference 84
    TRIPADVISOR
    tripadvisor.com

    tripadvisor.com