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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
• Images– http://www.pres– entermedia.com/files/animsp/00002000/2665/mexico_flag_perspective_anim_md_wm.gif– http://uk.luxuryretreats.com/images/regions/RivieraMaya/banner.jpg– http://www.mayandestinations.com/_img/the-greatest-cultures-of-mexico/cancun-jungle-tours.jpg– http://www.whatahotel.com/hotels/2017/aa.jpg– http://www.pvreba.com/images/Mexican-Riviera-Cruise.gif– http://www.virtualmex.com/mayan_riv.gif– http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/1a/9b/0a/el-rey-ruins-las-ruinas.jpg– http://image07.webshots.com/7/5/74/35/85457435SKjGax_fs.jpg– http://gringosguidetoacapulco.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Acapulco_07_142.jpg– http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/contests/?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=224648– http://virtual-travel.info/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mexico-acapulco.jpg– http://www.ammanfordbuzz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cancun-mexico.jpg– http://www.visitingmexico.com.mx/baja-california-sur/imagenes/destinos_bajasur_loscabos_titulo.jpg– http://www.cabosanlucasbeaches.com/pics/medanobeach_121_r2.jpg– http://imagesus.homeaway.com/vd2/files/WVR/400x300/41/437581/150241_11.jpg– http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/05U6h0z24Kf9F/610x.jpg