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The USA is the No. 1 destination for mexican travelers
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Mexicans spend $ 500+ USD per person per trip
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80% of all Mexicans declare shopping as main purpose of trip
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Products available months in advance and 50% cheaper
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Average household income =
$ 77,700 USD (annual)
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Mexican tourist is College educated and bilingual
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Map shows border markets and short driving distance markets. |
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Description |
Population |
Vehicles |
Tijuana
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Tijuana is the most crossed border in the world with over 64 million crossers per year. An easy side trip from San Diego. Known as the TV capital of the world for its 7 million TVs manufactured annually. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras), electronics and tourism.
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1,778,768
18+ = 1,138,412
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303,142
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Ensenada
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Ensenada is an important commercial port. Top industries are: Logistic services, agriculture, fishing, wine production and commerce.
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545,098
18+ = 359,765
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96,890
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Mexicali
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Mexicali borders with Calexico, California. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras), electronics and tourism.
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1,161,209
18+ = 787,300
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233,334
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Culiacán
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This northwestern city is one of the main agricultural and fish processing centers in Mexico. The largest department store chain has their headquarters here. Top industries are: Agricultural, electricity production, food processing, fish, meat and seafood packaging and commerce.
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1,197,194
18+ = 785,359
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108,788
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Obregón
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Important agricultural city. Top industries are: agricultural, poultry, beer and commerce.
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578,588
18+ = 392,861
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61,799
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Guaymas
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Fishing port. Top industries are: Agriculture, fishing, tourism, and commerce.
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209,317
18+ = 140,117
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20,248
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Hermosillo
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Capital city of the state of Sonora. Top industries are: Poultry, manufacturing, auto parts manufacturing and commerce .
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979,462
18+ = 639,589
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129,629
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Nogales
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Border town with Nogales Arizona. Main importance due to common border cross for people from Sonora and Sinaloa traveling to Tucson. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras).
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256,668
18+ = 176,331
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5,746
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Chihuahua
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Capital of the largest state, denomination of origin for the cheese and dog breed that bear it´s name. Top industries are: Mining, agriculture, dairy products, auto parts and foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras).
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1,075,345
18+ = 666,714
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144,104
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Juárez
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Juárez borders with El Paso Texas, and is one of the top assembly plants center in the world. Has the lowest unemployment rate in Mexico. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras), mining, electronics and tourism.
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1,842,845
18+ = 1,114,921
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274,394
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Piedras Negras
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Border city with Eagle Pass, Texas. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras), high tech electronics and commerce.
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202,073
18+ = 139,683
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30,109
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Saltillo
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Capital of the state of Coahuila. Less than one hour distance from Monterrey. Top industries are: Cement, auto assembly, general industry and commerce.
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924,257
18+ = 607,237
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77,735
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Monterrey
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The 3rd largest city. The geographical closeness to Texas (145 miles) is reflected in many ways like the awareness and adoption of US trends. Is the 2nd largest industrial center. Top industries are: Beer, Soft Drinks, Steel, Glass, Tobacco, Plastics, Universities and Finantial Services.
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5,040,293
18+ = 3,183,291
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585,329
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Nuevo Laredo
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Border city with Laredo, Texas. Main border cross for people from Monterrey traveling to San Antonio. It is the largest commercial trade port in the world. Top industries are: Logistics services, Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras) and commerce .
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496,283
18+ = 344,420
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80,335
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Reynosa
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Border city with McAllen, Texas. Main border cross for people from Monterrey traveling to South Padre Island. Top industries are: Logistics services, Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras) and commerce .
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670,899
18+ = 450,173
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130,132
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Matamoros
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Border city with Brownsville, Texas. Main border cross for people from Monterrey traveling to South Padre Island. Top industries are: Logistics services, Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras) and commerce .
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292,574
18+ = 187,247
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43,385
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