Also accompanied by the Secretary of Tourism of Sonora, Célida López Cárdenas; and the mayor of Hermosillo, Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez; The head of the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) highlighted that this new brand surpasses the one registered in the city of Saint Jean Sur Richelieu, in Canada, where 914 people participated.
The Guinness World Records adjudicator, Susana Reyes, detailed the guidelines followed to achieve this challenge, which among others consisted of the proper registration of participants who carried out the action of grilling meat at the same time for at least five minutes.
Torruco Marqués indicated that this new record obtained will project the image and gastronomy of Hermosillo to different latitudes of the world, and will provide the opportunity to also promote other destinations in Sonora. “In addition, the culinary tradition is made a cause, allocating the funds raised to the support of high-performance Sonoran athletes who represent us abroad, which, definitely, gives added value to the feat of this day,” he declared. he.
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He pointed out that this northern capital already has two Guinness Records: “The Largest Roast Beef in the World”, in 2005; and “The Largest Taco Serving in the World,” in 2015.
Recently, in our country we have witnessed Guinness Records that have placed us as a “focus” of tourist attraction, among them: “The Largest Box Class in the World”, in Mexico City, in 2022; “The Longest Sawdust Mat in the World”, in Huamantla, Tlaxcala, also last year; “The Most Connected City in the World”, also awarded to Mexico City, in 2021; and “The Largest Mount in the World”, in Múzquiz, Coahuila, in 2019.
The Secretary of Tourism specified that the Guinness Records, important events supported by international organizations, provide the opportunity to promote our destinations and remain in the minds of potential tourists, both national and international, and in turn favor the economic benefit for the benefit of the local population.
He congratulated the government of Sonora through the state Secretariat of Tourism, as well as the Sonoran Foundation for the Support of High Performance Sports, for the organization of this great event, which highlights the city of Hermosillo, Sonora and Mexico.
“United, public, private and social sectors, let us continue working creatively so that tourism in our country is reaffirmed as an engine of development of the national economy, as well as a source of progress and social well-being,” emphasized the head of Sectur.
The governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazo Montaño, stressed that it is an honor to be part of this event that internationally certifies Hermosillo as the capital of roast beef, but also the state as a producer of the best meat in Mexico.
He pointed out that this achievement is thanks to the combined efforts of our people, the municipal government, the state government and the federal government represented by the Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marqués.
He added that “this record that gives us significance internationally as the capital of roast beef, is an attraction that represents and generates tourism, and this generates well-being because there is no economic activity that democratizes income more than tourism, that is why we are committed in gradually adding greater attractions and greater tourist options here in the city and throughout the state.”
On the occasion, the mayor of Hermosillo Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez said: “Today we witness the generosity and empathy of the solidarity of the Hermosillo families towards the foundation but also our athletes. I receive this distinction on behalf of all of you who made it possible and had a taste of how much can be achieved. “We will continue with the governor and the federal government to continue making our city one that shines with the warmth of all of you.”
With the event of the Guinness Record of the Largest Roast Beef in the World, the work tour of Secretary Miguel Torruco Marqués through the state of Sonora culminated, where actions were carried out to detonate tourist activity in the different destinations of the entity , like its Magical Towns: Álamos and Magdalena de Kino; the naming of the Magic Neighborhood of Villa de Seris, in Hermosillo, and Guaymas, on the coast of the Sea of Cortez.
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