Transcript File - Najah Mubashira

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
• 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
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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
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Music
– Daddy Yankee – Llemado de Emergencia
– Wisin y Yandel – Paleta
– Alexis & Fido – El Tiburon
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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/article70
61705.ece
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Images