Mexico approaches record tourism with 67.69 million international arrivals

Mexico is approaching record-breaking tourism numbers, with 67.69 million international travelers arriving between January and August 2026. This represents a 6.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Economic data indicates that international tourism generated $24.152 billion in spending during these eight months, a 0.9% increase over the previous year. Tourism Secretary Josefina Rodríguez Zamora noted that these figures reflect levels not seen in over 20 years.

Specific sectors showed notable growth: - Cruise tourism: 8.2 million passengers arrived, a 13.5% increase, generating $716.4 million in spending. - Tren Maya: Transported 65,037 foreign passengers, up 1.6% from the previous year. - Air travel: The average expenditure per air traveler rose to $1,270, a 15.2% increase.

Looking ahead to the Day of the Dead festivities, officials project 1.69 million hotel guests, with hotel occupancy expected to reach between 70% and 80% in major destinations.