What part of Mexico has the most American tourists?

1. Cancun. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Cancun is America's favorite destination in all of Mexico.



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Cancun. Coming in at the top of this list is Cancun. Not only is it the most popular destination in Mexico, but it's also the number one international travel destination in the world for Americans. What is this?

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Los Cabos Is The Top Destination For American Expats In Mexico - Travel Off Path.

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U.S. travelers still love Mexico. The tourism board for Quintana Roo, the Mexican state that is home to Cancún and the Riviera Maya, says U.S. visitor numbers for the region were up about 12% from January to June, compared with the first six months of 2019.

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Cancun is popular among travelers from every corner of the world, but the warm sunny vacation destination is most popular among American tourists. A recent report shows that of the 6.5 million travelers who visited Mexico in the first six months of the year, 2.6 million visited Cancun.

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Two Mexican cities ended up ranking high on Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 list of “The Friendliest Cities in the World:” Mérida, Yucatán, which ranked No. 3, and San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, which ranked No. 4.

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  • Acapulco. Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués: Infinity pool with ocean views. ...
  • Cabo San Lucas. The Resort at Pedregal: Opulent both inside and out. ...
  • Cancún and the Mayan Riviera. Guests can enjoy a private catamaran at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya. ...
  • Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. ...
  • Mexico City. ...
  • Oaxaca. ...
  • San Miguel de Allende.


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24 Most Beautiful Places in Mexico
  • 01 of 24. El Pescadero, Baja California Sur. ...
  • 02 of 24. Todos Santos, Baja California Sur. ...
  • 03 of 24. Oaxaca City, Oaxaca. ...
  • 04 of 24. La Paz and Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur. ...
  • 05 of 24. Mexico City, State of Mexico. ...
  • 06 of 24. Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo. ...
  • 07 of 24. Merida, Yucatán. ...
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According to the US State Departments, the Yucatan Peninsula is the safest region in Mexico for Americans in 2023. However, the State Department does have a travel advisory of “exercise increased caution” in the state of Quintana Roo.

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Latest update:There's a high rate of violent crime in Mexico, especially after dark. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to high levels of violent crime.

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It's location on the Yucatan Peninsula offers flights back to the States in less than two hours. And for those hesitating to make a move south of the border, Cancun eases you into the expat life as English is a common second language, thanks to the active tourist trade.

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Citizens of the EU, the United States, and Canada can go to Cancun for up to 180 days visa-free. To stay longer than 6 months, or for non-tourism purposes, a visa is required. Similarly, travelers from non-exempt countries need to apply for a Mexico visa for their trip to Cancun.

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So who visits Cancun the most? Spain, The UK, and Canada are close contenders, but the number one spot goes to; The United States - 5.6 million visitors hit the beaches of Cancun in 2022. Even in 2020, US citizens made up 34% of Cancun's tourists.

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Merida — Safest City in Mexico & Latin America. Merida is a popular tourist destination and expat city, famed for colorful streets and rich Mayan history. Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, one of the safest parts of Mexico, Merida consistently ranks as the safest place to travel in Mexico.

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The Mercer Human Resources firm released their latest study on the cost of living in 42 cities of Mexico. Los Cabos ended up in the first place, followed by Cancun, Monterrey, Mexico City and Cuernavaca.

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