Bahía de Banderas Takes Over Presidency of the World Surf Cities Network for 2027

Deputy Minister of Tourism Nathalie Desplas Puel took part virtually in the handover of the Presidency of the World Surf Cities Network to Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, for the 2027 term.

The World Surf Cities Network is an international network that brings together destinations from countries including Mexico, Portugal, Spain, France, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Costa Rica. Its aim is to promote the sustainable development of surf-related cities, drive the exchange of best practices and strengthen international cooperation, job creation and local development.

During the event, the deputy minister congratulated the authorities of Nayarit and Bahía de Banderas on the appointment, which will strengthen Mexico's presence in the international sports tourism arena and open new opportunities for collaboration among coastal destinations.

She also stressed that surfing represents far more than a sporting activity, since it connects people of different nationalities and generations, strengthens the bond between communities and the sea, and makes it possible to draw responsibly on natural wealth to generate economic opportunities.

For his part, the Secretary of Tourism of Nayarit, Juan Enrique Suárez del Real Tostado, acknowledged the work driven from Bahía de Banderas to strengthen sports tourism and stressed that surfing is part of the identity of the state's communities, where generations of residents have grown up in contact with the sea and its waves.