The geographic space is undoubtedly the place where human beings develop the activities they need to live within a society. In this sense, it can be focused from the concept of landscape, which is perceived as the visible and perceptible aspect of space, for this, there must be an observer who notices and analyzes what happens in a certain space. The objective of this research is to analyze the landscape of two states, Zacatecas and Quintana Roo, where mining and tourism activities are practiced. The methodology is based on qualitative characteristics and a bibliographic review that allow for understanding the behavior of these landscapes as well as their processes, trends and challenges to overcome.