Mexico is a hugely popular destination for American travelers and for good reason. While the country was already waving Blue Flags, Mexico has announced even more. Currently, 78 beaches, two marinas and 40 sustainable tourism boats have this valued distinction.

Mexico awarded more Blue Flag distinctions in time for summer

While travelers are already looking ahead for their summer vacations in Mexico, the country has attained more Blue Flag distinctions, with 78 beaches, two marinas and 40 sustainable tourism boats holding the coveted distinction.

As reported by the Riviera Maya News, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marques revealed that the country has been awarded 12 new Blue Flag distinctions for the 2024 to 2025 season, including one more Quintana Roo locations. He also specified that, with just over 15,000 km (9,320 mi) of coastline, Mexico’s beautiful beaches are one of the main attractions for travelers.

According to Torruco Marques, Mexico is the top Blue Flag destination in North America and the 10th worldwide. Meanwhile, the award was designed to bring awareness among residents and tourists about the importance of protecting ecosystems and environmental education practices.

What else does Mexico offer?

According to Riviera Maya News, while Mexico is rightly proud of its Blue Flag distinctions, the country also features more than 138 million hectares of forests and jungles. It also has 905,000 hectares of mangroves, 193 archaeological zones open to the public, 226 Protected Natural Areas and 1,639 museums. Moreover, Mexico boats 117,799 historical monuments and 177 Magic Towns.

Torruco Marques also said that Mexico hosts 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and ten cultural expressions designated Intangible Heritage of Humanity. All these wonderful options offer travelers from the United States and around the world plenty of exciting options for their summer vacation.

Moreover, the Secretary of Tourism noted that significant progress has been made, including the implementation of Kuxatur, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program. Moreover, with financing of $7.2 million from the Fund for the Global Environment in the La Paz-Sierra La Laguna – Los Cabos corridor in Baja California Sur, the Huatulco-Chacahua corridor in Oaxaca and Maya Ka’an in Quintana Roo.

Meanwhile, earlier in 2024, tourism groups representing Mexico and the United States collaborated on a sales mission including appointments with operators wishing to promote travel and developing travel programs for travel agencies.

Maya Train (Tren Maya)

Moreover, with the ongoing growth of the Maya Train (Tren Maya), which originally was criticized over its route through the country, American travelers have more options for traveling around. The train service travels the Yucatan Peninsula and heads southwest towards Palenque, Chiapas.

The Maya Train aims to connect popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean with lesser-known sites inland. Among them are the historic Mayan sites from which the train gets its name.

Experience a summer vacation at one of Mexico’s many Blue Flag locations including 78 beaches, two marinas and 40 sustainable tourism boats,