Mexico reaffirmed its leadership with first place in the North and South American continents and 10th worldwide for the 2023-2024 season, with 108 Blue Flag destinations, following the Second Meeting of the National Jury of Blue Flag destinations.
At this meeting, it was reported that because of the work done by the Foundation for Environmental Education Mexico and the applicant sites, the International Blue Flag Jury ruled as appropriate the candidatures of 108 Blue Flag destinations and, therefore, likely to hold the award for the season 2023-2024.
Thus, Mexico is positioned as No. 10 of 50 countries in the world that operate this program.
Blue Flag Destinations in Search of Sustainable Tourism
Compliance with international criteria and the general provisions of the National Blue Flag Jury will regulate the operation of beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism boats in the country, seeking to generate an environment of global competition among Blue Flag destinations.
During the meeting, the importance of Blue Flag destinations was highlighted as a tool that adds value to one of the most relevant productive activities in the country, and that is an important basis for internal competitiveness in the international tourism environment and, above all, that promotes the environmentally responsible use of beaches, marinas, as well as the responsible operation of Mexican vessels.
Little girl going for a walk with her parents on the beach (photo via gradyreese / Getty Images)
The response to the Blue Flag destination application approved by the International Jury in April 2023 was positive with the following general comments: The International Jury wishes to congratulate the national operator for submitting all the documentation on time. The International Jury congratulates FEE Mexico for increasing the number of sites.
In conclusion, the International Jury, the National Jury, and FEE Mexico award the Blue Flag to the following 73 beaches, two marinas, and 33 sustainable tourism vessels in Mexico for the 2023-2024 season.
Baja California Sur (Los Cabos)
- Acapulquito
- El Corsario
- El Chileno
- El Surgidero
- Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos
- Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Hacienda
- La Gaviota
- Medano Breathless
- Medano Casa Dorada
- Medano Club Cascadas de Baja
- Medano ME Cabo
- Medano Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos
- Medano Pueblo Bonito Rose
- Medano Riu Palace
- Medano Riu Santa Fe
- Medano Villa del Palmar
- Medano Villa El Arco
- Medano Villa La Estancia
- Medano Riu Palace Baja California
- Palmilla
- Paradisus Los Cabos
- La Ribera
- Santa María
- Las Viudas
Beautiful Santa Maria Beach in Los Cabos, Mexico. (photo via rand22 / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Guerrero (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo)
- El Palmar I
- El Palmar II
- El Palmar III
- La Madera
- La Ropa
Jalisco (Puerto Vallarta)
- Camarones
- Palmares
- Playa de Oro
- Sheraton
- Hotel Marriott Puerto Vallarta
- Hotel The Westin Resort & Spa
Nayarit
- Nuevo Vallarta Norte (Bahía de Banderas)
- Lo de Marcos (Bahía de Banderas)
- Laguna Santa María del Oro (Santa María del Oro)
Oaxaca (Santa María Huatulco)
- Chahué
- Tangolunda Dreams
- Pescadores
- Santa Cruz
The beach in Cancun, Mexico (photo by Eric Bowman)
Quintana Roo (Benito Juárez)
- Ballenas
- Coral
- Chac Mool
- Delfines
- Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún
- Iberostar Cancún
- Live Aqua Cancún
- Playa Del Nino
- Marlín
- Las Perlas
North Beach on Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Mexico. (Photo: via DarrenTierney/iStock/Getty Images Plus).
Isla Mujeres
- Albatros Beach
- Atelier
- Playa Centro
- Playa Norte
Puerto Morelos
- Playa Sol Ventana al Mar
- Ventana al Mar
Solidaridad
- Iberostar Tucán & Quetzal
- Iberostar Playa Paraíso
- Pelícanos
- Playa 88
- Punta Esmeralda
- Xcalacoco
- Montecarlo
- Playa 72
- Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort
Sonora (Puerto Peñasco)
- El Mirador at Manny´s Beach
- Esmeralda Resort
Tamaulipas (Ciudad Madero)
Yucatán (Progreso)
- Malecón Internacional
- Malecón Tradicional
Marinas That Are Blue Flag Destinations
- Marina Riviera Nayarit (Bahía de Banderas)
- Marina FONATUR San Blas (San Blas)
Aerial view of Riviera Nayarit. (photo via Riviera Nayarit)
Sustainable Tourism Boats
Quintana Roo (Benito Juárez)
- 4 Vents
- Amazing
- Arjuna
- Aventuras
- Caribbean Dreams 1
- Gipsy
- Induna
- Kendo
- Lady Caroline
- Lohengrin
- Luv Cat
- Maines
- Malube
- Mango
- Manta
- Max
- Megaira Deluxe
- Morrocoy
- Nal Gone
- Neptuno
- Oh La La
- Pachanga
- Paradise Explorer
- Salomé
- Seabaris (Motor Yacht)
- Sea Passion I
- Sea Passion II
- Sea Passion III
- Seawind
- Tiaré
- Victoria
- Aleta
- Cancún (Kraken)
The beaches, marinas, and boats of sustainable tourism Blue Flag destinations must, starting next July 1, start their operations for the indicated season; likewise, it is announced that FEE Mexico will deliver the flags that symbolize an environmentally responsible process.
FEE Mexico recognizes the members of the National Jury for their support in the work being done so that the Blue Flag Destination Program continues to grow in the country and that this joint effort is reflected in the preservation and conservation of the spaces and species that enrich the Mexican coastline.
Finally, FEE Mexico announces that the operators of the beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism boats will have the necessary technical support to maintain the highest standards of operation throughout the season and thus position these Blue Flag destinations among the best nationally and internationally.
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