Cultural heritage and tourism in post-revolutionary Mexico

This article discusses the beginning of the relationship between cultural heritage and tourism in the plans and programs of government in Mexico during the first decades of the twentieth century. Starting from the premise that in the current programs of cultural tourism in the country underlying concepts and practices that date back to that time, the study of this issue with a long-term perspective makes it possible to understand the origin and evolution of this relationship. This knowledge can help overcome disputes about the economic use of cultural property, in particular to reassess the social significance that had originally Mexican state intervention in promoting tourism from its rich cultural heritage.