It depends on the region you are talking about, as Mexico's coastline differs greatly from the calm, warm ,white sand beaches in the Mayan Riviera, to the rocky, violent cliffs near Ensenada, or the mangrove-filled coastline in the Gulf of Mexico. Some examples are provided:
The coasts near the city of Mazatlan are good for shrimp-fishing and medium-scale tourism; the Mayan Riviera, Cancun and Cozumel on the Caribbean Sea excel as international tourist destinations; many other resort cities include Acapulco, Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta.
There are of course, many industrial ports such as Salina Cruz, Veracruz, Progreso, Tampico and Coatzacoalcos, which have adequate infrastructure for industrial production and transportation, including rail terminals and warehouses.
Silver mining and ranching.
Southern Mexico's dominant economic activity is agriculture, with tourism as an important contributor.
Well, first off, the Gulf of Mexico has a 9330 kilometer of coastal line. (pretty large, eh?) Out of the 9330, nearly 5000 kilometers have been shared with united states, which boosts Mexico's coastal economy. Also, the coastal areas are proven ground for major industries such as oil, gas production, sea food, and shipping. Additionally, Mexico's tourism industry is a vital economic engine for the nation. The coast is lined with thousands of miles of beaches and resorts such as the ones in Viz Acapulco, Cancun, Baja peninsula, Vallarta and Cozumel.
Tourism is one of the most important economic activities in Mexico, as it allows entry of billions in foreign currency while requiring a modest investment to do so.
Well, Sonora is located in the middle of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. It is also located on the coastal strip of Mexico and it offers a variety of services and activities towards customers while on their stay for an incredibly reasonable price.
Mining and livestock rising.
Economic interests
Service industries include construction and tourism. As such, you will find these economic activities all throughout most cities in Mexico. However, some cities are more important for tourism, such as Los Cabos, Cancun or Cozumel; industrial cities such as Monterrey, Tijuana and Hermosillo have construction as a paramount economic activity.
It is an important economic activity, especially due to Mexico's landscapes, culture and friendly people. During 2012, Mexico was visited by some 23.4 million international tourists, providing USD 12.74 billion. It however, pales against other economic activities, as it only generates roughly 1% of total Mexican GDP, estimated at USD 1,231.64 billion during that same year.
They traded with people from both the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico.
The independence of Mexico (from Spain) was consolidated.
The Coastal Plain extends around the Gulf of Mexico in the southern United States and eastern Mexico.