Tourism in Mexico

Krista Montgomery

Najah Mubashira

Changing Destinations• Before 1980’s

– Mexican Riviera– Pacific Coast– Mazatlan to Acapulco

• After 1980’s– Building Boom– Cancun– Mayan Riviera

How much $$$

• For just two people on an average 1500 or more.

• For food and transportation you can spend up to 20 pesos a day.

• More popular areas cost more money.

Popular Season

• Peak Season– December to Mid-Summer– Spring Break – Week before Easter

Average Weather

• A little cooler from December through to March

• The hottest months are April & May in the South.

• Mexico's Rainy season runs from May to September

• Average weather - low 60 to 89 or higher

¿Quien Va?

MajorityCanada and the U.S.

Latin Americans?

Spring Breakers

Popular Cities & Resorts

• Cancun

• Acapulco

• Los Cabos

Cancun

• 3 Areas– The actual city– Nature Reserves– Resort Zone

• Adventures– Explore ruins– Archeological sites– Trek through jungle lined

beaches

Acapulco

• Three Areas– Playa Revolcadero– Puerto Marqués– Acapulco Bay

• 24 Hour City• Part of Mexican

Riviera

Los Cabos

• Cabo San Lucas– Hustle and bustle

tourist • San Jose del Cabo

– relaxation• One of the most popular

beaches• American Influence

Ancient Ruins

• Malinalco is a town located 65 kilometers south Mexico State.• Chichen Itza are ruins that belonged to the Mayans.

• Monte Albán is the chief center of Zapotec.

• Calakmul located in the Yucatan Peninsula tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas.

• Palengue foothills of the Chiapas mountains.

• Xochicalco Its ruins reveal multicultural influence, including Aztec,

Zapotec, and Olmec elements.

Pyramids In Mexico

Cruises and Mexico

• Most cruises go to Mexico

• Usually visits the beaches and other tourist land marks.

Cuisine

• Popular Cities have all sorts of food

• Many Types– Authentic Mexican food– Seafood – Asian Cuisine– Caribbean Dishes

• Scenic Views– Outdoor seating

Shopping In Mexico

• Tourist site's prices are over priced

• Flea Markets are a great place to get nicer gifts for cheap.

• Large Malls are a great place to shop in Mexico

Problems

• Border Violence

• Kidnapping / Ransom situations

• High crime rates

• Drug Cartels

• Effect on Tourism

Bibliography• Music

– Daddy Yankee – Llemado de Emergencia– Wisin y Yandel – Paleta– Alexis & Fido – El Tiburon

• Websites– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Mexico– http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g150768-Mexico-Vacations.html– http://brainz.org/top-7-tourist-destinations-mexico/#– http://www.docancun.com/mayan-ruins.htm– http://mexico-travel.com/– http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html– http://www.banderasnews.com/1011/to-visitmexico08.htm– http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7061705.ece

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