In order to become an Accredited Tourist Guide in Mexico the Secretary of Tourism (SECTURE) requires a person to take 120 hours of Courses every year or 480 hours of courses every 4 years to obtain Official Diplomas and Credentials. Amongst the Courses taken You will find Courses on :
1: Quality and Culture in Tourism
2. Conducting Groups
3. Touristic Laws and Legislation
4. Human Relations
5. Touristic Geography
6. Archeology of Mexico
7. History of Art
8. History of Mexico
9. Prehispanic and Contemporary Art
10. Cultural Offerings of Mexico
11. Ethnography and Popular Art
12. Introduction of Gastronomy
Besides this a Guide has to have Experience in local Historical sites and Archeological zones.