Quintana Roo’s Tourism Investment Surge in 2025
Quintana Roo, a Mexican state renowned for its tourism industry, concluded 2025 with a remarkable $6.132 billion in tourism project investments, marking a 222% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Investment Breakdown by Region
As of December 2025, Quintana Roo secured the second-highest investment amount in tourism projects across Mexico, totaling $6.132 billion for 54 projects. Nayarit leads with 18 projects worth $7.135 billion, followed by Jalisco ($4.327 billion), Baja California Sur ($3.821 billion), Guerrero ($3.077 billion), Nuevo León ($2.866 billion), and Hidalgo ($2.411 billion).
The Yucatan Peninsula, a significant tourist region within Quintana Roo, accounts for $7.537 billion in investments, placing it second nationwide, just behind the Western region’s $11.462 billion.
National Investment Overview
The Mexican Secretariat of Tourism (SECTUR) has documented 700 projects across 30 federative entities, totaling $36 billion. Quintana Roo contributes nearly 21% of the total tourism investments in the country.
Key Investment Projects in Quintana Roo
Notable investments in Quintana Roo include:
- Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day in Mahahual and Cozumel Club: This development is valued at over $1 billion.
- Xcaret Hotel Complex Expansion: An investment of $700 million is planned for the construction of 1,800 additional rooms, 10 new restaurants, and a 2,500 square-meter convention center.
- Terraesmeralda Project: This project, consisting of 954 rooms, has an initial investment of $100 million and a 20-year environmental mitigation plan.
As of 2025, Quintana Roo boasts nearly 138,000 hotel rooms, placing it second globally in tourism accommodation infrastructure, just behind Las Vegas, according to Quintana Roo’s Tourism Secretary Bernardo Cueto Riestra.
From July 2025, the state had 135,961 rooms, which increased to 137,937 by December. If this growth trend continues, Quintana Roo could surpass 150,000 rooms within the next five years and match Las Vegas’ accommodation capacity, as predicted by the state’s Tourism Secretariat.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total investment in Quintana Roo’s tourism projects by the end of 2025? $6.132 billion.
- How does Quintana Roo’s investment compare to other Mexican states? Quintana Roo contributes nearly 21% of the total tourism investments in Mexico.
- What are some notable investment projects in Quintana Roo? Projects include Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day in Mahahual and Cozumel Club, Xcaret Hotel Complex Expansion, and Terraesmeralda.
- How many hotel rooms does Quintana Roo have in 2025? Nearly 138,000 rooms.
- Where does Quintana Roo rank in terms of tourism accommodation infrastructure globally? It is the second-largest globally, just behind Las Vegas.
