Year after year, travelers from all around the world choose Mexico as the perfect destination for their holidays and events, and this year is no exception! The 2024 ranking published by the World Tourism Organization presents the destinations that have been the most popular among travelers last year. Additionally, the study presents the trends in the first quarter of 2024 and reveals the percentage increase in visitor numbers compared to 2019 before the pandemic.

This year, the rankings are as follows:

France - 77.5 million travelers per year
Spain - 71.7 million travelers per year
USA - 50.9 million travelers per year
Turkey - 50.5 million travelers per year
Italy - 49.8 million travelers per year
Mexico - 38.3 million travelers per year
United Kingdom - 29.5 million travelers per year
Germany - 28.5 million travelers per year
Greece - 27.8 million travelers per year
Austria - 26.2 million travelers per year

tourism-review.com writes:

“Mexico City is a city with immense artistic value, serving as the main gateway to the country. Mexico is known for its archaeological remains, including the Pyramid of Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, and Tulum. Many travelers extend their stay and explore destinations with colonial architecture, such as San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mérida, Morelia, or Oaxaca. The landscapes of Mexico are diverse and offer a range of experiences, from the Biscayan desert to the lakes of Pátzcuaro, the Sierra Madre Occidental, and the Sierra del Cobre. Beaches are another major attraction, with popular destinations like the Riviera Maya, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Acapulco, as well as the lesser-known coastline of Baja California, a destination for surfers and whale watchers.”