Ca Mau – Spectacular breakthrough on the tourism map

In the peak of the 2025 summer tourist season, Ca Mau - the southernmost land of the country, is experiencing an explosion in the number of visitors, becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Not only possessing mangrove forests, alluvial plains and diverse ecosystems, this land also leaves its mark with unique experiences, increasingly professional services and close connections with neighboring localities.

Báo Cà Mau•11/08/2025

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According to information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ca Mau, in the first 6 months of 2025, Ca Mau welcomed 1.63 million visitors, an increase of 32.6% over the same period, reaching 58.2% of the yearly plan; including 9,530 international visitors (an increase of 20.14%) and 1.62 million domestic visitors . Total tourism revenue is estimated at VND 2,140 billion, an increase of 30%, reaching 51.2% of the plan; room occupancy rate reached 62%, showing that the demand for accommodation is increasing rapidly and stably.

Tourists excitedly take souvenir photos at Dat Mui Flagpole, the southernmost point of the country.

Memorable moments of a group of young people when they set foot on the National Coordinate Marker.

The above figures reflect the strong recovery of Ca Mau tourism after the pandemic, thanks to the effectiveness of linkages and product diversification. The programs "One journey, two destinations", the tour of Dat Mui - Cao Van Lau Theater - Don ca tai tu memorial site, or the ecological route through the mangrove forest combined with the wind power field attract a large number of tourists. The Nghinh Ong Festival, Lac Long Quan Temple, Mother Au Co and many cultural and sports events also contribute to extending the length of stay and increasing spending.

The symbol of the Ca Mau Cape Ship stretching out to sea, a check-in spot that cannot be missed by tourists when coming to the southernmost point of the country.

Tourist Do Huu Thinh (Dong Nai) shared: “Coming to Dat Mui, I was really impressed with the fresh air, the vast mangrove forests and the hospitality of the people. This trip helped me feel more clearly the pride of setting foot on the southernmost point of the country. In particular, being able to combine a trip to both Ca Mau and An Giang in one trip helped me save time but still have a rich experience.”

Experience crossing the mangrove forest by boat, a typical means of transport of the Ca Mau river region.

Sharing the same feeling, Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Xuan (Ho Chi Minh City) said: “This is the first time I have experienced a tour through the forest, watching the alluvial plains, visiting Lac Long Quan Temple, Au Co Mother Statue and watching the sea. When I knew I was standing at the southernmost point of the country, I felt a sacred feeling rising in my heart. Combining the trip with a visit to Cao Van Lau Theater in Bac Lieu made the journey even more complete.”

From these impressive results, the tourism industry of Ca Mau has determined to continue exploiting its strengths in ecotourism, culture, history and community tourism, focusing on experiential products associated with local characteristics. In addition, the province will promote its image on digital platforms, expand cooperation with large travel businesses, and upgrade transport infrastructure connecting key destinations. The goal is not only to complete the 2025 plan, but also to gradually build Ca Mau into a unique ecotourism center of the Mekong Delta, where visitors "come once, remember forever".

Bright smiles of tourists on the journey "once to Dat Mui".