Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Newly released statistics from Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marques, have unveiled a significant milestone in the country’s tourism landscape: Canadians have become the second-largest group of tourists in Mexico, surpassing Europeans for the first time.
In 2023, a staggering 4.2 million Canadians ventured south to Mexico, outpacing the total number of European visitors, which stood at 4.1 million.
This surge in Canadian tourists accounted for 7.6% of Mexico’s total visitor numbers, edging out Europeans who represented 7.4%.
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, Mexico’s tourism industry has remained resilient. International flights to the country soared by 10% compared to 2022 and an impressive 13.1% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Last year, Mexico welcomed 55 million passengers from around the globe, marking a double-digit increase of 10% from 2022 and a robust 13.1% rise from 2019.
A standout highlight from the data is the remarkable 59.5% surge in Canadian passengers traveling to Mexico in 2023 compared to the previous year. Notably, these arrivals nearly doubled the figures recorded in the pre-pandemic year of 2019, reflecting a burgeoning interest among Canadians in Mexican destinations.
The North American market, comprising primarily travelers from the United States and Canada, continued to dominate international flight numbers to Mexico, commanding an impressive 84.5% share of all inbound passengers. Flights between the United States and Mexico experienced a steady growth rate of 4.4% year-over-year, further underlining the enduring appeal of Mexico as a travel destination for North Americans.
Behind these statistics lies a larger trend of Canadian migration to Mexico, fueled by factors such as favorable weather and a lower cost of living. Far Homes, a company specializing in simplifying the process of international relocation, has noted a rising number of Canadian retirees, digital nomads, and individuals seeking a change in lifestyle choosing to make Mexico their new home.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Newly released statistics from Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marques, have unveiled a significant milestone in the country's tourism landscape: Canadians have become the second-largest group of tourists in Mexico, surpassing Europeans for the first time.
In 2023, a staggering 4.2 million Canadians ventured south to Mexico, outpacing the total number of European visitors, which stood at 4.1 million.
