Mexico's burgeoning tourism sector is set to receive a significant boost with the upcoming completion of the Felipe Carrillo Puerto Tulum International Airport, as announced by government officials. The new airport project, situated in Tulum, is scheduled for completion by December 2023.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa revealed the progress during a visit to the construction site. President Lopez Obrador praised the ongoing work, calling the Tulum Airport project a "new marvel of civil-military engineering" and commending the exceptional efforts of Mexican workers.
Upon completion, the Tulum International Airport will provide travelers with improved connectivity to various destinations within Mexico and across the globe. "In December it will be possible to fly to anywhere in Mexico and the world," President Lopez Obrador stated.
The Governor expressed her gratitude to the Secretary of National Defense for their role in the airport's construction and highlighted the eagerness of the region's passengers, who exceed 30 million a year, for the project's completion.
This development comes as the Quintana Roo government announced the installation of more than a mile of anti-sargassum barriers along Tulum's beaches. The region's port authority plans to install over 8,500 feet of sargassum containment barrier, further enhancing the region's appeal for tourists.
The new airport and the anti-sargassum initiative underscore the commitment of the Mexican government to enhance the travel experience in the region and boost tourism. These developments are set to strengthen Quintana Roo's position as a leading tourism destination, accommodating the growing demand for more efficient travel and improved beach experiences in Mexico.
