Tepic is predestined to be Mexico’s new holiday hotspot, providing new and much easier access to Riviera Nayarit with groundbreaking flights releasing this week.
But there’s also another airport set to open in Mexico this year, plus 4 more in the works.
As you may have heard, Americans can now fly continuously to Tepic beginning today on Volaris, followed by United later this year.
What you might have missed out on is Costalegre, an up-and-coming glamorous beach destination taking Cabo’s glamour and adding the appeal of undiscovered shores. Though, the factor it’s remained off-radar from the masses is mostly due to its
absence of connection. The very same can be stated for numerous destinations that would be more popular if only Americans had much better access, consisting of a city just crowned by Travel + Leisure as Mexico’s best.
Think it or not, if approved, these targeted destination will challenge Cancun, Guadalajara, and more with the objective of alleviating traffic at significant airports and spotlighting the lesser-known.
We at Travel Off Path are stired to unveil Mexico’s next tourism hotspots as 5 new airports are prepared to open:
More Than A Cruise Port: Ensenada To Welcome Flights
Northern Baja’s popular cruise port and endcap to the picturesque Valle de Guadalupe white wine path(known as Mexico’s “Napa”is anticipated to end up being simpler to reach than ever. Whether you’re into fresh-as-can-be seafood, ultimate Baja vibes, or winding backroads of sprawling wineries, Ensenada is just the location! Ensenada’s issue has actually been that it’s a little bit of a drag to reach. Needing to fly into San Diego and trip throughout the hectic border or take among the few U.S.-based flights straight into what’s frequently deemed among Mexico’s many harmful cities (Tijuana), Ensenada has actually largely been a stop on a cruise route for most.
There’s no official timeframe for conclusion, but it’s anticipated to be built in the”El Tigre”part of town. Travel Suggestion: If you just can’t wait to visit Ensenada, consider taking San Diego’s first-of-its-kind ferry route to bypass the
hassle of customizeds! Lagos de Moreno: Say Goodbye To Guadalajara & Leon
If you have actually never ever heard of Lagos de Moreno, that’s okay. Even the most seasoned travelers likely have not either, but we did feature this Jalisco hideaway as an option to among my preferred Mexican cities, Guanajuato.
From individual experience, this region might gain from a new airport. Both times I’ve taken a trip through Guadalajara (GDL), it’s been absolutely nothing short a migraine headache and the logistics of getting an Uber from Leon (BJX) has actually been an inconvenience due to a continuous Uber-taxi war.
Concealed gems like Lagos de Moreno should have more acknowledgment and a new airport will certainly do the trick.
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charge, it’s safe to state inflation hasn’t reached Mexico’s best-kept tricks. Do yourself a favor and include’ Lagos ‘to your wishlist and keep up with us for future news on when their anticipated brand-new airport concerns fruition.
San Miguel de Allende: Mexico’s ‘Top City’ Deserves Its Own Airport
In the very same breath as Lagos de Moreno, yet holding method more notoriety, San Miguel de Allende would also gain from its own airport, however not as much as tourists would.
< img width ="1200" height ="1200 "src="https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/San-Miguel-de-Allende-townscape.jpg.webp"alt=" San Miguel de Allende townscape"/ > San Miguel might no longer be the covert gem
it once was, having actually evolved into an expat haven and a popular cultural escape from Mexico’s busy beaches. San Miguel does not do not have much– it’s safe, budget-friendly, classic, captivating, and a food lover’s dream, but needing to make the trek from Leon as discussed previously, San Miguel’s popularity would likely increase as a lot more travelers would be enticed to visit among Mexico’s many visually fascinating towns.
There’s no particular opening date at this time, but plans seem more than promising.
Isla Mujeres: Cancun’s New Competing?
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, Isla Mujeres, Mexico”/ > Travel professionals at the Cancun Sun have actually been hyping up neighboring Isla Mujeres for several years as a paradisal escape from Cancun’s year-round crowds. We’ve already seen Tulum open their own airport with a variety of reviews after preliminary success, but too much buzz all at once might have in fact deterred travelers from visiting as airlines have really pulled flights recently.
Isla Mujeres, though, isn’t quite too called Tulum and might gain from its own airport much like Cozumel.
Rather than make day trips from Cancun and deal with the trouble of such a busy airport, more visitors would surely appreciate a direct flight to the region’s growing paradise island of luxe resorts, bucket-list expeditions, and beautiful waters.
There’s no timeframe when Isla Mujeres will receive a new airport, however there are ongoing discussions to change the existing Playa del Carmen airfield, according to Forbes. Costalegre: Fly To Mexico’s Trendiest Luxury Destination This Year According to Mexico News Daily, Costalegre’s extremely expected airport is anticipated to invite flights by year’s end.
Which airlines will run here stays to be seen, but there has been a great deal of hype surrounding Costalegre as Mexico’s next vacation hotspot for several years.
Boasting over 200 miles of gorgeous shores south of Puerto Vallarta, many seem unblemished in comparison to Mexico’s the majority of significant names, and that’s mainly been due to an absence of connection.
While Tepic has actually been Mexico’s the majority of amazing summertime news, focus on fall and winter as Costalegre sounds all but sure to take flight on the flip side of Puerto Vallarta.
Sam Sears Sam, our Lead Author & Journalist based in San Diego has gone to 36 countries and edited 1000 posts with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.
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