Visitors to Mexico’s Archaeological Sites and Museums (1996-2025)
This dataset contains monthly visitor counts for 290 archaeological sites and museums across Mexico from January 1996 to February 2025. The data is sourced from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and provides insights into cultural tourism trends over nearly three decades.
Dataset Details
The data is disaggregated by:
- State: Location of the site or museum
- Site Type: Archaeological site or museum
- Visitor Type: Free or paid entry
- Nationality: Domestic or foreign visitors
Additional Resources
- Python Analysis Script: Demonstrates data analysis using STL decomposition to extract trends, with a line plot comparing the original series and the calculated trend.
- Sample Visualizations: Includes two example charts showcasing domestic and foreign visitor trends at Chichén Itzá.
- Requirements File: A
requirements.txtfile listing necessary Python dependencies for analysis.
Data Source: INAH Statistics Portal
This dataset is valuable for researchers, policymakers, and data enthusiasts interested in cultural heritage tourism, visitor trends, and time-series analysis.
