Mexico Travel & Tourism

Mexico offers tourists white sandy beaches, lush jungle forests, ancient Mayan ruins and a vacation steeped in luxury. Because of its proximity to the United States, Mexico is a go-to destination for many tourists looking to relax at one of the country’s many resorts. Playa De Carmen, located on the Yucatán Peninsula, is a hip and European chic resort destination frequented by cruise ship visitors and tourists looking to stay in luxury. Cancún, Mexico is a famous party city that draws in more than 4 million tourists each year. With its sandy beaches, clear waters and world class resorts, Cancún is a mainstream city that will keep the lively visitors entertained. Both resorts are located within driving distance of Chichen Itza, the site of the infamous Mayan pyramids and the Temple of the Warriors. Mazatlan, meaning “Peal of the Pacific,” is another tourist charm that features sport fishing, horseback riding and cultural centers such as the Archaeological Museum of Mazatlan. Stop by Monterrey to view its historic centers and nationally renowned museums, or step outside of the city’s borders to enjoy the stunning Cerro de la Silla Mountain. Visitors to Mexico should exercise caution when travelling around Mexico, due to drug-related violence. Before visiting this scenic country, research safety tips regarding your vacation destination.


Worldwide Tourism Popularity Ranking: 15 of 230


Air Travel

  • Quality of Airports: Average (4.7 of 7)
  • Number of Airlines: 58
  • Number of Arriving Passengers: 21454000

Hotels & Lodging

  • Quality of Lodging: Average (3.9 of 5)
  • Number of Hotels: 3857
  • Average Room Rate: $97.35
 

Purpose of Visit

  • Business Trip: 3%
  • Family Vacation: 25%
  • Couples Getaway: 55%
  • Friends Trip: 13%
  • Solo Travel: 3%
 

Top Vacation Destinations in Mexico

Most popular cities in Mexico in terms of percentage of visitors and number of hotels:

  • Cancun

    Popularity: 1 | 21.37% Visitors | 163 Hotels

  • Playa Del Carmen

    Popularity: 2 | 19.64% Visitors | 186 Hotels

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Popularity: 3 | 6.62% Visitors | 114 Hotels

  • Cabo San Lucas

    Popularity: 4 | 4.92% Visitors | 65 Hotels

  • Cozumel

    Popularity: 5 | 4.43% Visitors | 60 Hotels

  • Puerto Aventuras

    Popularity: 6 | 4.22% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • Puerto Morelos

    Popularity: 7 | 3.97% Visitors | 24 Hotels

  • Akumal

    Popularity: 8 | 3.93% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • Nuevo Vallarta

    Popularity: 9 | 3.26% Visitors | 21 Hotels

  • Tulum

    Popularity: 10 | 2.36% Visitors | 69 Hotels

  • San Jose Del Cabo

    Popularity: 11 | 2.17% Visitors | 33 Hotels

  • Playa Paraiso

    Popularity: 12 | 2.03% Visitors | 5 Hotels

  • Mexico City

    Popularity: 13 | 1.97% Visitors | 231 Hotels

  • Mazatlan

    Popularity: 14 | 1.62% Visitors | 69 Hotels

  • Acapulco

    Popularity: 15 | 1.59% Visitors | 173 Hotels

  • Isla Mujeres

    Popularity: 16 | 1.05% Visitors | 42 Hotels

  • Bucerias

    Popularity: 17 | 0.85% Visitors | 11 Hotels

  • Huatulco

    Popularity: 18 | 0.82% Visitors | 39 Hotels

  • Punta De Mita

    Popularity: 19 | 0.74% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Manzanillo

    Popularity: 20 | 0.73% Visitors | 49 Hotels

  • Merida

    Popularity: 21 | 0.68% Visitors | 68 Hotels

  • Playa Mujeres

    Popularity: 22 | 0.64% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • Xpuha

    Popularity: 23 | 0.59% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • Guadalajara

    Popularity: 24 | 0.54% Visitors | 101 Hotels

  • Oaxaca

    Popularity: 25 | 0.44% Visitors | 101 Hotels

  • San Miguel De Allende

    Popularity: 26 | 0.4% Visitors | 48 Hotels

  • Puerto Escondido

    Popularity: 27 | 0.29% Visitors | 42 Hotels

  • Rosarito

    Popularity: 28 | 0.27% Visitors | 18 Hotels

  • Ensenada

    Popularity: 29 | 0.27% Visitors | 33 Hotels

  • Puebla

    Popularity: 30 | 0.27% Visitors | 60 Hotels

  • Guanajuato

    Popularity: 31 | 0.26% Visitors | 54 Hotels

  • Puerto Penasco

    Popularity: 32 | 0.23% Visitors | 17 Hotels

  • San Cristobal De Las Casas

    Popularity: 33 | 0.21% Visitors | 58 Hotels

  • Tlaquepaque

    Popularity: 34 | 0.21% Visitors | 12 Hotels

  • Chichen Itza

    Popularity: 35 | 0.21% Visitors | 8 Hotels

  • Palenque

    Popularity: 36 | 0.2% Visitors | 28 Hotels

  • Cuernavaca

    Popularity: 37 | 0.19% Visitors | 53 Hotels

  • Valladolid

    Popularity: 38 | 0.19% Visitors | 12 Hotels

  • Loreto

    Popularity: 39 | 0.18% Visitors | 16 Hotels

  • Veracruz

    Popularity: 40 | 0.18% Visitors | 85 Hotels

 

Top Mexico Hotels

  • 1
    Banyan Tree Mayakoba
    Carretera Federak, Playa del Carmen
    99% recommended | 264 reviews
  • 2
    Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
    Carretera Federal Cancun - Puerto Juarez, Playa del Carmen
    97% recommended | 2,133 reviews
  • 3
    Welk Resorts Sirena Del Mar
    Carretera Transpeninsular Km 4.5 Cabo Bello, Cabo San Lucas
    99% recommended | 195 reviews
  • 4
    Capella Pedregal
    Camino Del Mar 1, Cabo San Lucas
    97% recommended | 165 reviews
  • 5
    El Dorado Maroma a Beachfront Resort by Karisma
    Maroma, Playa del Carmen
    96% recommended | 441 reviews
  • 6
    Casa Velas Boutique Hotel
    Pelicanos 311, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta
    97% recommended | 456 reviews
  • 7
    Le Blanc Spa Resort
    Blvd Kukulkan Km.10 - Zona Hotelera, Cancun
    96% recommended | 999 reviews
  • 8
    The Royal Playa Del Carmen
    Constituyentes Avenue #2, Playa del Carmen
    96% recommended | 3,315 reviews
  • 9
    El Taj Condo Hotel
    1ra Avenida Norte, Playa del Carmen
    98% recommended | 97 reviews
  • 10
    Casita De Maya
    65 Ave. Bis x Blvd. Aeropuerto, Cozumel
    98% recommended | 121 reviews