Pack your bags! These are the 5 favorite tourist destinations in Mexico for seniors

Published July 31st, 2022

Tourism for seniors in Mexico, as well as health, medical and romance tourism, among others, have registered a boom in its activity and scope in recent years, due to the offers made by businesses and tourist establishments, as well as the perception and ideology of this sector of the population, who point out that it is never too late to travel, visit new places and live new experiences.

In fact, nowadays, many facilities and discounts are offered so that people over 60 can continue traveling, taking advantage of the benefits offered by the National Institute for the Elderly (Inapam) card.

However, although tourist offers are found throughout the country, there are places that, according to information provided by Inapam, are the favorites of senior citizens. These are four destinations.

Tourism for seniors in Mexico, what are the favorite destinations?
According to data provided by the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur), according to the Tourism Product Innovation Program, the favorite places for those over 60 are:

Los Cabos
Mazatlan
San Miguel de Allende
Merida

In these places, travelers tend to plan stays ranging from three to four days, or nine to 10 in low seasons, according to the program.

On the other hand, due to its cultural offer, climate, and even location, Taxco would be the fifth ideal destination for seniors to visit.

What should you know about the preferred tourist destinations for seniors?
Los Cabos
Thanks to its climate, which ranges from the refreshing beach to the heat of its desert landscapes, Los Cabos is a very attractive place for seniors. Obviously, its main attractions, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas complement the tourist offer.

Mazatlan
Known as the Pearl of the Pacific, in the south of the state of Sinaloa, Mazatlan is the perfect combination of paradisiacal beaches and a unique cultural offer due to its Historic Center, which turns out to be a journey through time for its architectural landscapes, without forgetting its beautiful natural scenery.

San Miguel de Allende
One of the main tourist sites in Guanajuato is San Miguel de Allende, chosen as the “Best City in the World” for the third time in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2021; it is the ideal place to enjoy a rich gastronomic and cultural offer, as well as a wide variety of spas to relax. It is worth mentioning that this destination is also visited by foreign seniors, mainly from the United States and Canada.

Merida
Known as the White City, a perfect place to visit cenotes, as well as haciendas and archaeological sites, the ideal visit can be completed with a walk through the Historic Center, known by Yucatán residents as the Plaza Grande, as well as in the Barrio García Ginerés. You can also go to the beach in Progreso.

Taxco
As we mentioned, due to its climate and cultural offer that stands out for its Holy Week processions, Taxco can be a great option for travelers over 60 years old. The plus also comes with the silver handicrafts, a specialty of the place, and its proximity to the port of Acapulco.

Tourism for older adults in Mexico, take into account that…
Inapam points out that gerontological tourism allows for multi- and intergenerational relationships, in addition to the fact that traveling improves self-esteem and health.

On the other hand, it points out that 9% of Mexicans, aged 60 and over, travel. In addition, tourism activities for the elderly involve interaction with the environment, interculturality, socialization, and the acquisition of new knowledge and experiences.