The Mexican Caribbean (Cancun, Riviera Maya, etc), Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos attract most foreign visitors to Mexico, reports Sen. Silvia Hernández. Referring to official figures, she said that these destinations, coupled with Mexico City and Guadalajara, receive 90 percent of all foreigners who visit Mexico. The figures may be a little off, since many foreigners fly into Mexico City and Guadalajara only to change planes. But what the senator — and former tourism minister — wanted to emphasize is how few areas share in the tourism bonanza. Referring to the new tourism program recently proposed by President Enrique Peña Nieto, the senator urged that travel to other areas be promoted. The truth is, however, that even most domestic tourists (who account for about 80 percent of hotel occupancy) prefer the beaches. This includes Acapulco, although it sadly now rates as the most violent city in Mexico.
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Jimm Budd
Reporting From Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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