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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 $$$. For just two people on an average 1500 or more.
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Tourism in Mexico Krista Montgomery Najah Mubashira
Changing Destinations • Before 1980’s • Mexican Riviera • Pacific Coast • Mazatlan to Acapulco • After 1980’s • Building Boom • Cancun • Mayan Riviera
How much $$$ • 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? Majority Canada and the U.S. Latin Americans? Spring Breakers
Popular Cities & Resorts • Cancun • Acapulco • Los Cabos
Cancun El Rey • 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 Albánis 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.
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