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Mexico is a country that every American traveler will have visited at least once in their lifetime.
It is their direct neighbor to the south, making it a convenient place to travel towhere they are welcomed with open arms and lower prices, and the warm weather just makes up for it impossible to resist.
This year it expects to break a record 42.5 million guests, the majority of whom will come from the United States, and in addition to Mexico’s long-standing reputation as the cultural center of the Latin world, this new wave of popularity is attributed to further developments in the field of tourism.
The reintroduction of Mexican tourism is well underway, and here are seven of the top reasons why it will continue to do so America’s favorite sunny retreat in 2024:
A new scenic train has just been launched on the country’s most scenic peninsula
Perhaps the largest tourism project launched in recent years, the Mayan Train is revolutionizing travel across the Caribbean states, not only connecting and improving the living standards of local communities, but also bringing tourists closer to the trendy beach towns and historic sites.
Starting this summer, when all lines are expected to be operational, tourists landing in Cancun can travel to the world-famous archaeological site at Tulum, the turquoise Lake Bacalar and other beautiful colonial towns that used to be Previously only accessible by road.
In short, Americans will soon have more autonomy in planning trips to multiple cities in Mexico: in addition to being a safer and faster means of transportation, the train could help the local taxi monopolyand encourage local tour operators who advertise day trips from Cancun lower prices to retain customers.
A new airport serving the trendiest seaside resort
The next big development to draw Americans to Mexico is the opening of a brand new airport in Tulum, with affordable flights connecting major US hubs such as New York, Chicago and Houston to the trendiest beach zone in the Caribbean.
Home to the postcard view most associated with the Mexican Caribbean – the iconic Mayan ruins perched on cliffs, overlooking a crystal clear sea – Tulum relied almost exclusively on Cancun International Airport, a two-hour drive away, to accommodate incoming guests.
Now American vacationers desperate for some winter sun can fly non-stop to the rapidly developing Mayan city without paying exorbitant land transfer fees upon arrival in Cancun, with more routes being added as demand grows.
Hurricane-hit Acapulco is expected to make a comeback this year
Last year, Hurricane Otis wreaked havoc in Acapulco, a traditional Mexican Pacific beach resort famous for its tall buildings, miles of sandy beaches and boisterous nightlife. tourism.
According to a new report issued by the Mexican government, although the damage from the event was significant, the community is nearing a full recoverywhile reconstruction is underway, health brigades already done with most cleaning and tourist services having resumed.
There are already 4,534 rooms available for booking from the 127 hotels, which amounts to about 45% of the total occupancy, and fortunately for the incoming tourists, a majority centered around the higher end tourists Zones Traditional And Dorada.
Americans are more hungry for culture, and there’s no better place to find it than Mexico
Unlike the United States, where remnants of the original English colonies, or even traces of more distant civilizations, are difficult to find, Mexico does littered with historical sightswith each major city having colonial zones, and more than 200 Mayan and Aztec sites scattered throughout the territory.
This cultural wealth makes it naturally fascinating to Americans, the vast majority of whom have never set foot in 500-year-old cathedrals, climbed step pyramids, admired traditional architecture, nor come into contact with any ancient culture. then.
This year, Mexican authorities have made great strides in highlighting the country’s priceless and diverse heritage, including the creation of a gastronomic corridor in the colonial heart of legendary Merida and reviving historic settlements through their ‘Pueblos Magicos‘initiative.
There has never been a better time to dive into Mexican history than now, with colonial tourism at its peak and new, exciting archaeological discoveries on the horizon: just last year, four unheard of Mayan ruins opened to the general public for the first time.
2024 is the year in which Mexico’s interior will receive the attention it deserves
Speaking of lesser-known gems, Americans have never felt more encouraged to get off the path and be more adventurous when traveling than they are now, with a growing number of them actively seeking more meaningful experiences when you go abroad.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, they are inland cities such as Guadalajara, a highly reputed foodie hotspot, Campeche, dominated by striking Spanish-era landmarks, and Puebla, with its colorful cityscape, exotic markets and ethnic neighborhoods the one at the front of the ‘deep Mexico’ revival.
Cancun and Cabo are ideal for a winter vacation, but are hardly representative of the Latino the heart of Mexico, and tourists are starting to wake up to the fact that this is so an entire country to be discovered outside their favorite, overdeveloped resort areas.
More than 700 daily flights to Mexico from the US
Of course, we can’t discuss Mexico’s record-breaking tourism levels leading up to 2024 without the connectivity: As mentioned in the very first paragraph of this article, this is a no-brainer thanks to its geographical proximity to the US and multiple flight options.
Regardless of where they live and fly from, Mexico is the most accessible vacation for the average American traveler as there are more than 700 daily flights planned between the United States and Mexico, and every international airport in the United States has connections to the Latin American giant.
Due to the wide availability of flights, predatory pricing practices between different airlines and year-round demand, plane tickets can be quite affordablealso: according to booking platform Kayakingthere are flights to Mexico from the United States for as little as $127 one way.
Mexico is safer than most Latin American countries
Finally, one of the main reasons why Mexico is poised for a further rise in popularity in 2024 is increased security. While other Latin American countries have entered a downward spiral of violence in recent months, the AMLO-led nation has remained relatively stable.
Popular tourist zones, especially along the Mayan coast, are patrolled day and night by tourist battalions, a majority of Mexican states have been given a Level 2 rating by US authorities, meaning crime rates are only moderate, and very little visitors are affected by crime.
Merida, the capital of the Yucatan state, is considered one of the safest cities in the Americas, and Cancun is by far the most tourist-friendly area in the Caribbean: as long as they observe general safety advice, Americans have nothing to worry about.
General safety advice includes avoiding unnecessary signs of wealth in public, such as wearing expensive jewelry or taking large sums of cash, staying in well-lit, high-traffic areas after sunset, and staying away from peripheral neighborhoods.
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