Once fully operational, the Maya Train will make it easier than ever for travelers visiting the Mexican Caribbean to explore the entire region, including the more inland areas of the Yucatan Peninsula. Not all sections of the train are open yet, but of the ones that are, four stops are more popular than any other …
Michelle Van Slyke
Now that the first sections of the Maya Train are up and running, excited travelers are wondering how to board this new form of transportation that travels to numerous adventure-filled locations throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. There are a couple of different ways, depending on where you are, when you want to get to the train …
The Mexican Caribbean is one of the hottest tourism regions in the world right now and has numerous popular destinations lining the aqua-blue and white sand coast. Three of these Mexican Caribbean hotspots – Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum – are even among the top destinations for 2024 according to Tripadvisor. A look at …
There are a lot of things that make Cancun one of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico. Spectacular white sand beaches, aqua blue water so clear that you can see the ocean floor, fascinating Mayan ruins, and adventure around every corner are just a few of Cancun’s claims to fame. Cancun is also full …
Cancun International Airport welcomed the arrival of more international tourists than any other airport in the country last year. More than 12 million international travelers arrived at the airport during the year, which is a total of just over 36 percent of all international arrivals in Mexico in 2023. It probably won’t come as a …
Cancun has proven its popularity over and over again by receiving multiple prestigious awards every year, constantly increasing tourism numbers, and continuing to be the chosen destination for well-known hotel brands. Cancun might be the most popular destination in the Mexican Caribbean, though, but not the only one, and two areas very close to Cancun, …
There is a little island called Holbox, about 2 hours plus a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, where the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet. The island is a tropical paradise, with friendly locals, beautiful scenery, and, of course, stunning beaches. Although not as plagued by the annoying seaweed as many of the …
As everybody patiently waits for the Maya Train to be fully operational we’ve watched it launch, and shut down, in stages. The most recent development was a halting of service on the first route to open while the second section was being launched. That interruption of service was only supposed to last for four days, …
The inaugural ride along the first section of the Maya Train has already passed, with tickets selling out for the first ride almost immediately. The next section just began operating, and the remaining sections will follow in the coming months. Once fully operational there will be five ways that the Maya Train will revolutionize travel …
Even though there are many reasons to visit Cancun, the biggest draw for travelers is undoubtedly the stunning beaches that line the coast. There are numerous beaches to choose from when visiting, each a little bit different than the next. Some beaches are more secluded, others are filled with energetic beach clubs and cantinas, and …