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Cancun is and always has been the most popular vacation destination to visit in the Mexican Caribbean, but beyond it, there is so much more to explore.
Throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, there are other beach destinations, ancient cities, and charming towns to visit, and the launch of the Maya Train is making it easier than ever to do so.
Now, travelers can explore five different Mexican states from Cancun on the Maya Train.
Let’s take a look at what those states are, where to get tickets for the Maya Train, and how much it will cost for this adventure.
Quintana Roo
You may not have heard of the state of Quintana Roo before, but it’s very likely that you’ve heard of several vacation destinations within the Mexican state.
It’s home to the world-famous vacation destination of Cancun, as well as several other popular places, including Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos, and Tulum.
You can reach all of these amazing destinations by Maya Train, although you’ll also have to take a ferry ride to Cozumel.
Yucatan
Surely, you’ve heard of the Yucatan Peninsula, but you may not have realized that Yucatan is the name of a Mexican state, too.
It’s actually one of the most fascinating states on the Yucatan Peninsula, as it is home to some of the most famous Mayan ruins in the world, namely the Chichen Itza archeological site.
It’s also home to several charming cities, including Izamal, Valladolid, and the capital city of Merida, all of which represent the Spanish colonial history of Mexico.
Campeche
The state of Campeche may be one of the lesser-known states on the Yucatan Peninsula, but it has plenty to offer for travelers interested in Mayan history and culture.
It’s home to several well-known archeological sites, including the Edzna and Calakmul ruins.
Its capital city, San Francisco de Campeche, sits on the Gulf of Mexico and is known for its preservation of military and colonial architecture and its historic part of town that is still walled in today.
Tabasco
Even if you’ve never been to the state of Tabasco, you’ve certainly heard the name before, as it is the place that the popular hot sauce is named after because Tabasco is known for its hot sauce.
The state is also home to several archeological sites, history and anthropology museums, examples of colonial architecture, and a zoo.
On top of all that, it’s one of the more affordable Yucatan Peninsula states to visit.
Chiapas
You might not think of mountains when you think of Mexico but the Yucatan Peninsula state of Chiapas will change your idea about that.
The state, which borders Guatemala, is made up of mostly mountains and rainforests.
You’ll also find both Spanish colonial towns, including the charming town of San Cristobal de las Casas, which houses a museum, and Mayan ruins in various parts of the state.
There is a Maya Train station in the city of Palenque.
Where To Get Maya Train Tickets
Maya Train tickets can be purchased at all of the Maya Train stations.
They can also be bought at various ticket booths that have been set up in plazas and tourist areas, but if you’re trying to plan a Maya Train adventure, you’re probably going to want to book your tickets in advance.
To do this, you can visit the Maya Train website here.
How Much It Costs To Ride The Maya Train
There are different ticket prices for locals, national tourists, and international tourists to ride the Maya Train.
Not surprisingly, international tourists pay the most, but it’s still pretty affordable.
To get from Cancun, Quintana Roo all the way to Palenque, Chiapas, if you want to experience a five-state adventure, it’ll cost you around $141 each way and the trip will take almost 11 hours.
That seems like a small price to pay to see all that you can see on a five-state tour of the Yucatan Peninsula by Maya Train, an adventure of a lifetime for sure.
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