1. Tourism in Mexico Krista Montgomery Najah Mubashira

2. Changing Destinations Before 1980’s –Mexican Riviera –Pacific Coast –Mazatlan to Acapulco After 1980’s –Building Boom –Cancun –Mayan Riviera

3. 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.

4. Popular Season Peak Season –December to Mid-Summer –Spring Break –Week before Easter

5. 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

6. ¿Quien Va? Majority Canada and the U.S. Latin Americans? Spring Breakers

7. Popular Cities & Resorts Cancun Acapulco Los Cabos

8. Cancun 3 Areas –The actual city –Nature Reserves –Resort Zone Adventures –Explore ruins –Archeological sites –Trek through jungle lined beaches

9. Acapulco Three Areas –Playa Revolcadero –Puerto Marqués –Acapulco Bay 24 Hour City Part of Mexican Riviera

10. Los Cabos Cabo San Lucas –Hustle and bustle tourist San Jose del Cabo –relaxation One of the most popular beaches American Influence

11. 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.

12. Pyramids In Mexico

13. Cruises and Mexico Most cruises go to Mexico Usually visits the beaches and other tourist land marks.

14. Cuisine Popular Cities have all sorts of food Many Types –Authentic Mexican food –Seafood –Asian Cuisine –Caribbean Dishes Scenic Views –Outdoor seating

15. 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

16. Problems Border Violence Kidnapping / Ransom situations High crime rates Drug Cartels Effect on Tourism

17. Bibliography Music –Daddy Yankee – Llemado de Emergencia –Wisin y Yandel – Paleta –Alexis & Fido – El Tiburon Websites –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Mexico –http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g150768-Mexico-Vacations.htmlhttp://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g150768-Mexico-Vacations.html –http://brainz.org/top-7-tourist-destinations-mexico/#http://brainz.org/top-7-tourist-destinations-mexico/# –http://www.docancun.com/mayan-ruins.htmhttp://www.docancun.com/mayan-ruins.htm –http://mexico-travel.com/http://mexico-travel.com/ –http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.htmlhttp://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html –http://www.banderasnews.com/1011/to-visitmexico08.htmhttp://www.banderasnews.com/1011/to-visitmexico08.htm –http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article70 61705.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article70 61705.ece Images –http://www.preshttp://www.pres –entermedia.com/files/animsp/00002000/2665/mexico_flag_perspective_ anim_md_wm.gifentermedia.com/files/animsp/00002000/2665/mexico_flag_perspective_ anim_md_wm.gif –http://uk.luxuryretreats.com/images/regions/RivieraMaya/banner.jpghttp://uk.luxuryretreats.com/images/regions/RivieraMaya/banner.jpg –http://www.mayandestinations.com/_img/the-greatest-cultures-of- mexico/cancun-jungle-tours.jpghttp://www.mayandestinations.com/_img/the-greatest-cultures-of- mexico/cancun-jungle-tours.jpg –http://www.whatahotel.com/hotels/2017/aa.jpghttp://www.whatahotel.com/hotels/2017/aa.jpg –http://www.pvreba.com/images/Mexican-Riviera-Cruise.gifhttp://www.pvreba.com/images/Mexican-Riviera-Cruise.gif –http://www.virtualmex.com/mayan_riv.gifhttp://www.virtualmex.com/mayan_riv.gif –http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/1a/9b/0a/el-rey- ruins-las-ruinas.jpghttp://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.jpghttp://image07.webshots.com/7/5/74/35/85457435SKjGax_fs.jpg –http://gringosguidetoacapulco.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Aca pulco_07_142.jpghttp://gringosguidetoacapulco.com/gallery/albums/userpics/normal_Aca pulco_07_142.jpg –http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/contests/?g2_view=core.Download Item&g2_itemId=224648http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/contests/?g2_view=core.Download Item&g2_itemId=224648 –http://virtual-travel.info/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mexico- acapulco.jpghttp://virtual-travel.info/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mexico- acapulco.jpg –http://www.ammanfordbuzz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cancun- mexico.jpghttp://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.jpghttp://www.visitingmexico.com.mx/baja-california- sur/imagenes/destinos_bajasur_loscabos_titulo.jpg –http://www.cabosanlucasbeaches.com/pics/medanobeach_121_r2.jpghttp://www.cabosanlucasbeaches.com/pics/medanobeach_121_r2.jpg –http://imagesus.homeaway.com/vd2/files/WVR/400x300/41/437581/150 241_11.jpghttp://imagesus.homeaway.com/vd2/files/WVR/400x300/41/437581/150 241_11.jpg –http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/05U6h0z24Kf9F/610x.jpghttp://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/05U6h0z24Kf9F/610x.jpg