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With the Maya Train largely up and running, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are gearing up for a massive influx of travelers.
As a result of the region’s ongoing travel boom, six new resorts are currently under construction along the Maya Train route.
The massive new properties will accommodate the area’s growing traveler basis as well as offer more options for visitors using the Maya Train railway system.
With the Maya Train expected to be fully operational later this year, here’s the latest on the new resorts along the railway system.
Six Maya Train Resorts To Be Completed By 2024
The 1500-kilometer-long Maya Train railway system is one of the most exciting developments to occur in the Mexica Caribbean.
Along with the brand-new Felipe Carrillo International Airport in Tulum, the costly railway project is set to make traveling around the region easier than ever.
It’s also expected to bolster the region’s visitor numbers by the hundreds of thousands, meaning that existing hotels might not have the capacity to accommodate the surge in travelers.
This week, Mexico’s hotel certification agency from the country’s Secretariat for Tourism handed out quality assessment certifications to six new Maya Train resorts.
Most of the properties are being built in regions that lack modern resort rooms, such as Palenque and Chichen Itzá.
While these areas are already popular for their historical attractions, they are set to welcome thousands of daily travelers as more visitors begin taking advantage of the new railway system.
The names of the new Maya Train resorts are:
- Hotel Tren Maya Edzná
- Hotel Tran Maya Calakmul
- Hotel Tren Maya Palenque
- Hotel Tren Maya Chichen Itzá
- Hotel Tren Maya Nuevo Uxmal
- Hotel Tren Maya Tulum
The publicly-funded resorts will be 3 to 4-star properties, equipped with standard amenities including several room categories for different price points, outdoor pools, and restaurants.
According to the Sedetur, construction of the new resorts has already passed the halfway point, with the properties set to be inaugurated by late 2024.
Massive Maya Train Resort To Open In Tulum
Tulum is set to receive one of the largest Maya Train resorts, which will boast a whopping 352 suites alongside an impressive list of amenities.
As the unofficial capital of Quintana Roo’s Mayan region, Tulum is home to the most visited Mayan ruins in the region, the Tulum Archeological Zone.
Strategically situated close to the Maya Train station as well as the city’s Mayan ruins, Tulum’s new Maya Train resort will be convenient for travelers coming from both the railway system and the city’s new International airport.
Guests can look forward to numerous amenities to make the most of their stay. What makes Tulum’s Maya Train resort a true standout is the huge number of authentic archeological pieces that will be on display throughout the resort, giving it immense historical value.
However, the resort will also boast more conventional amenities, like two massive interconnected outdoor pools measuring 90 meters in length. Two Mayan-themed spas complete the resort’s relaxing offerings.
With security concerns ranking high as part of the new Maya Train system, Tulum’s newest resort will have dedicated facilities for Mexico’s National Guard, allowing for around-the-clock security for guests.
Meanwhile, the Palenque Maya Train Resort will boast 160 master suites, a large outdoor pool, and concierge services to assist guests with arranging tours to numerous nearby attractions, including the city’s archaeological zone.
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