Over 14 million air passengers have been recorded at Cancun International over the first five months of the year. The Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, is a hotspot for travelers due to its pristine beaches and abundant nightlife.
Just in May, the city saw over 2.6 million travelers, a 6.6 percent increase over the same month of 2022. In response to this data, Governor Mara Lezama stated that the massive number of travelers, “allows us to predict an extraordinary summer vacation season.”
Lezama goes on to share that the diversity of the surrounding area and the state’s promotion of tourist destinations has further bolstered tourist traffic.
“The natural beauties, culture and history of Quintana Roo continue to attract more visitors from around the world. In just five months, more than 14 million passengers have been mobilized at the Cancun International Airport, generating an extraordinary forecast for the summer season,” said Mara Lezama.
Located in the state of Quintana Roo, it is a significant tourist destination in Mexico thanks to its turquoise blue seas and land connectivity. There are ample nonstop flights from many U.S. cities and a vacation to Cancun can be tailored for all types of travelers.
Whether you are going for a bachelor or bachelorette party, spring break or a family location, the tourism business there is a well-oiled machine with a plethora of things to do both on land and in the sea.
Alongside the recent tourist news, there is a lot of other pending activity which will surely bring even more travelers to the Mexican hotspot. One such project is the 4km road that will connect the Cancun airport to the Cancun Maya Train station is set to begin in July and will soon make traveling a whole lot easier.
In other news, Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection is adding another 1,000 rooms to its collection in Cancun.