MEXICO RADIO
Mexican radio is a cultural institution — from regional Mexican genres (norteño, banda, corridos) that dominate the airwaves to news stations that shape public discourse. Mexico's radio market is one of the largest in Latin America, with stations serving everything from indigenous-language communities to urban contemporary audiences.
Regional Mexican formats (norteño, banda, corridos tumbados) have massive listenership. Mexico's radio market has historically been dominated by a few large groups, but community and indigenous-language stations are growing.
Dominant genres: latin, pop, rock, regional Mexican, news.
1,092 STATIONS - MEXICO
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM broadcasts adult contemporary music with a focus on pop. The station is part of the Radiópolis network and serves the Taxco area in Mexico. It streams at 128kbps MP3.
KY (Guadalajara) - 94.7 FM broadcasts music in Spanish from Guadalajara, Jalisco. The station is part of Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones and operates at a streaming quality of 64kbps MP3.
Máxima (Ciudad Juárez) - 99.1 FM broadcasts a variety of Spanish pop music and nostalgic tunes. Located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, it serves the local community with a focus on music content.
Radio Nicolaita is a university radio station based in Michoacán, Mexico. It focuses on cultural content, serving the academic community and local listeners. The station operates at a streaming quality of 128kbps MP3.
SENSACIÓN 95.5 broadcasts from Xalapa, Veracruz, focusing on contemporary pop music in Spanish and English. The station targets a youthful audience with high-energy content, primarily in the entertainment genre. It operates at 95.5 FM and streams at 96kbps MP3.
La Ranchera de Monterrey broadcasts on 1050 AM from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The station specializes in grupera and traditional Mexican music, catering to listeners interested in regional sounds. It operates under Núcleo Radio Monterrey and streams at 128kbps MP3.
Café Romántico Radio broadcasts romantic music primarily from the 80s in Spanish. Based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, this online station caters to listeners in Latin America and features classic hits. The station streams at 96kbps AAC, offering a nostalgic listening experience.
RADIO UNAM 860 broadcasts from Ciudad de México on 860 AM. Operated by the Universidad Autónoma de México, it offers a mixed content format focusing on cultural news and entertainment in Spanish.
La Mejor Aguascalientes - 93.7 FM broadcasts traditional and norteña banda music, catering to a regional audience in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The station operates under the brand Radio Universal and has a local focus, making it a go-to for fans of the genre.
UAM RADIO Abierta Al Tiempo broadcasts from Ciudad de México at 94.1 FM, focusing on a mixed content format. The station is affiliated with a college and emphasizes cultural and entertainment programming in Spanish. It operates under a public concession and aims to serve the local community.
Imagen Radio broadcasts on 105.5 FM in Mexicali, Baja California, offering a mix of talk and news content in Spanish. The station operates at a streaming quality of 96kbps MP3 and offers local broadcasts.
Imagen Radio broadcasts on 107.7 FM from San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, specializing in talk programming that includes news and discussions. The station operates in Spanish and provides content relevant to local listeners. It streams at 128kbps MP3.
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 broadcasts on 1150 AM from Guadalajara, Jalisco. The station is part of Grupo Unidifusión and offers a mixed content format primarily in Spanish, focusing on local information and news.
AMOR es (Zacatecas) broadcasts on 99.3 FM as XHZAZ-FM, featuring a music format focused on Spanish-language ballads, particularly from the 80s. Operated by Grupo Radiofónico ZER, it serves the Zacatecas region with a blend of pop and traditional ballads.
Cumbias Inmortales Radio broadcasts classic cumbia music from Monterrey, Mexico, focusing on nostalgic Latin hits. The station operates online and is part of the digital group Retroland, targeting Spanish-speaking audiences in Latin America and beyond. It streams at 96kbps AAC quality, offering a selection of music del recuerdo.
Fórmula Melódica broadcasts on 97.9 FM as XETIA-FM in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The station focuses on Spanish-language baladas and pop ballads. It is part of Grupo Unidifusión and targets a local audience with its music content.
Radio Universidad (UAA) broadcasts on 94.5 FM in Aguascalientes, Mexico. This college radio station features a mixed content format, focusing on local culture and public discourse. It serves the community with a blend of educational programming and local talk shows.
KISSTORY R&B UK broadcasts the hottest R&B tracks from London, England, focusing on contemporary and classic black music. The station is part of Bauer Radio and streams at 127kbps AAC, catering to fans of R&B anthems and entertainment.
RADIO FÓRMULA 104.1 broadcasts from Ciudad de México on 104.1 FM, focusing on a mix of international and local news content. The station is part of Grupo Fórmula and primarily operates in Spanish, catering to a diverse audience in the region.
W Radio (Xalapa) broadcasts on 92.9 FM under the callsign XHJH-FM. The station offers a mixed content format that includes sports, entertainment, and music in both Spanish and English. It is part of Grupo Radio Cañón and serves the Veracruz region in Mexico.
LA KEBUENA 95.5 broadcasts from Coalcomán, Colima, focusing on Mexican music genres like banda and grupera. The station operates on 95.5 FM and is part of Luna Medios. It targets a Spanish-speaking audience in Latin America, offering a mix of entertainment and cultural content.
La Única Fresnillo broadcasts at 103.3 FM from Fresnillo, Zacatecas. The station is part of Torres Corporativo and offers content primarily in Spanish. It is currently categorized as new and within the regional radio landscape.
LOS40 Cuernavaca broadcasts on 96.5 FM, focusing on high-energy Latin pop music. Located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, this station is part of Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones and primarily targets a youthful audience. Content is primarily in Spanish, featuring both Spanish and English music.
W RADIO 91.5 in Tapachula, Chiapas, broadcasts on 91.5 FM under the callsign XHTAC-FM. The station offers a mixed content format, featuring sports, entertainment, and music primarily in Spanish.
FRECUENCIA 106.9 broadcasts as XHSCCA-FM in Ciudad de México, focusing on community-oriented content. The station emphasizes cultural programming, human rights, and entertainment in Spanish. It operates at 106.9 FM, offering a community radio experience.
La Mejor Piedras Negras - 99.1 FM broadcasts a mix of traditional and modern banda music, catering to listeners in Piedras Negras, Coahuila. The station primarily operates in Spanish and focuses on the grupera genre, appealing to local audiences. It is part of XH Medios and has a streaming quality of 250kbps.
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 broadcasts a family-friendly music format, focusing on hits popular among youth in Latin America. Located in Toluca, Estado de México, it is part of Grupo Siete and offers content primarily in Spanish.
Radio AMLO broadcasts political talk and Mexican music from Ciudad de Mexico. The station operates in Spanish and streams at 128kbps MP3. It does not have listener data available, indicating limited popularity.
W RADIO 90.3 broadcasts from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offering a mixed format that includes English classics, sports, and entertainment content. The station operates on the frequency 90.3 FM and is part of GlobalMedia. It primarily serves the local community and surrounding areas.
Azteka Radio broadcasts a variety of regional Mexican music, including genres like banda, cumbia, and norteña. The station is based in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and streams at a quality of 128kbps MP3. It primarily serves a Spanish-speaking audience.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is regional Mexican music?
Regional Mexican is an umbrella term for genres rooted in specific Mexican regions — norteño (accordion-driven border music), banda (brass band music from Sinaloa), corridos (narrative ballads), ranchera, and son. These formats dominate Mexican radio listenership.
Are corridos tumbados on Mexican radio?
Yes — corridos tumbados (modern, urban-influenced corridos) have become a major format on Mexican and US Spanish-language radio, blending traditional corrido storytelling with trap and hip-hop production elements.
Can I find indigenous-language radio in Mexico?
Mexico has a network of indigenous-language radio stations serving communities in Nahuatl, Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya, and other languages. These stations are cultural lifelines for indigenous communities.