Mexico’s heritage shines as resorts put culture over cliche
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January 13, 2026

Mexico’s heritage shines as resorts put culture over cliche

By By ASHLEY WALI For the AP 

A new Deloitte study projects Mexico will be the fifth most visited country worldwide by 2040, as global interest drives tourism growth. Despite a drop in international travel to the United States, Americans are leaving the country more than ever, and our neighbor to the south remains a favorite destination. Luxury and millennial travelers to Mexico seek culture, rejecting the stereotype of an all-inclusive cocoon.

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