UNWTO: Mexico Becomes the World’s Sixth Most Visited Nation

The UNWTO has said that Mexico is now the sixth most visited country globally. The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) originally announced the news in April, but the UNWTO confirmed that the country welcomed 39.3 million international visitors, which catapulted Mexico from eighth to sixth overall.

Mexico’s growth as a tourist hotspot is truly incredible. Since being ranked the 15th most visited destination in 2013, the country has jumped 62 percent to its present sixth-place ranking. This increase is the fastest for any large global destination.

Many reasons are propelling the blockbuster growth of Mexico, including the development of new and existing destinations, the diversification of tourism products and improved partnerships with airlines and hotels.

For continuing the nation’s growth, the Mexico Tourism Board is working with industry partners in the United States and Canada to host unique events and experiences like Formula 1, the NFL and the FIFA World Cup 2026.