Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Gastronomic tourism remains a key attraction in Playa del Carmen, with approximately 60% of visitors arriving specifically to explore and sample the destination’s culinary offerings.
Héctor Escobedo, president of the Riviera Maya Chefs Association, stated that cuisine plays a decisive role in tourists’ choice of destination. “Sixty percent of tourists come here seeking gastronomy,” he said.
He explained that Playa del Carmen’s cultural diversity allows for a wide range of dishes, from Mexican cuisine to international fare, enhancing visitors’ experiences and expanding options within the restaurant sector.
Escobedo also emphasized that the destination not only offers international proposals but also a significant presence of local cuisine, which promotes the consumption of regional products and the promotion of Mexican gastronomic identity.
Culinary events and constant innovation in offerings have helped consolidate Playa del Carmen as a relevant point in national gastronomic tourism, he added.
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