Riviera Maya, Q.R. — The Government of Mexico reports an increase of 13.8 percent in international tourism this year. According to the Secretary of Tourism, 47.4 million international tourists entered the country during the first six months of 2025.
Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, the Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico, reported the figure is 13.8 percent higher than that recorded in the same period in 2024.
“41.7 million from January to June 2024, and from January to June 2025, 47.4 million visitors. Tourists are staying longer in Mexico and visitor spending has increased,” she said.
She detailed that of those visitors, 5.7 million were cruise passengers at the country’s different ports, 9.6 percent more than in 2024. She also highlighted that between 2024 and 2025, considering only the month of June, the number of international tourists increased from 3,697,844 to 4,069,368, reflecting a significant growth of 10 percent.
“This increase consolidates Mexico as one of the most attractive and competitive destinations globally, demonstrating the confidence of international travelers in the country’s tourism offerings,” she said adding that foreign currency inflows from international visitors to Mexico has increased by 6.3 percent.
“Tourism continues to grow and strengthen its contribution to the national economy thanks to coordinated efforts with the private sector and all levels of government. Through the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum, we continue working to ensure that the benefits of these figures translate into well-being for the resident communities, promoting community tourism as a tool for inclusive development,” she stated.
