Tourism investment rises in Tamaulipas and Quintana Roo

Mexican states Tamaulipas and Quintana Roo are seeing significant growth in tourism investment and infrastructure.

In Tamaulipas, the state government has allocated 349.2 million pesos for 46 tourism infrastructure projects scheduled for 2026. These projects include the construction of the monumental Virgen de la Misericordia in El Chorrito and various viewpoints. This follows a successful 2025, which saw 17.4 million visitors and economic revenue exceeding 16 billion pesos. The state is also focusing on sports tourism, including the Gran Fondo Tampico and the Bicentennial Marathon, as well as certifying traditional cooks and improving community tourism infrastructure.

Quintana Roo has attracted approximately 7 billion dollars in tourism investment through 67 projects as of the second quarter of 2026. While Nayarit leads the nation in total investment amount, Quintana Roo ranks second. Planned developments include the opening of eight new hotels in areas like Costa Mujeres and Cancún, adding over 3,300 rooms. Major upcoming projects include a 1.6 billion dollar development package for Playa del Carmen and significant investments from Grupo Excellence.