Why Mexico?
Geographic Location
Most Mexican destinations are within a 5 hour flight from Alberta.
Economy
Only in 2006 Mexico’s construction industry received 307 million dollars in Direct Foreign Investment. Many renowned Canadian developers such as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Four Seasons Resorts have made significant investments and developments in Mexican soil. The country spends roughly 5% of its annual budget in tourism infrastructure. Mexico is the 13th largest economy in the world and there are currently over 16,000 foreign companies established there. Canada is the 4th largest foreign investor in Mexico and Canadian investments amount for 3% of the total Direct Foreign Investment into the country.
People
Tourism is the third largest economic generator of Mexico and the warmth and hospitality of the Mexican people is among the highest regarded in the world.
Weather
The warm regions of Mexico, within which all beach destinations are located, have an average yearly temperature of 26º C and an average of 310 sunny days a year.
Foreign Relations
Canada and Mexico enjoy as tight a Diplomatic Relation as two countries can have, and this relation has always been one of mutual cooperation and respect. A Canadian Consular Office can be found in most Mexican holiday destinations, or you could also reach the Embassy of Canada in Mexico City should you need any assistance.