Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
Maya Train
The much-awaited Cancun to Playa del Carmen Maya Train route is officially up and running, with some travelers already publishing reviews of the new service. With a maximum capacity of up to 221 passengers per train, the 45-kilometer route is set to revolutionize transportation between two of the leading resort hotspots in the Mexican Caribbean. …
The Easter holiday season is upon us once again, which means one thing for the Mexican Caribbean—lots and lots of tourists. As many emerge from the cold winter months in search of some well-needed sun and respite, popular tourist hotspots like Playa del Carmen begin to ramp up security measures in an attempt to give …
After nearly three months since its inauguration, the Maya Train’s operational challenges continue to negatively impact the tourist experience. The gargantuan project, costing $29 billion USD, has been eagerly awaited since its conception a few years back, as the need for a reliable and affordable travel option in the Yucatan Peninsula is very real. Up …
Seeking a beach paradise? Cancun continues to shatter records for a reason! February was an amazing month for international travel to Cancun as the airport hit record levels of tourists heading to the sand, surf, and sun on a beach vacation in the Mexican Caribbean. Strong February Visitor Levels According to Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, …
Cancun is about to head into spring break after completing an extremely successful winter season. The endless number of tourists cements the fact that the Mexican Caribbean is a popular place for vacation. However, a survey completed by the firm Marketing Consultants revealed that tourist complaints have risen in Cancun specifically, and we want to …
The excitement of the Maya Train being completed has been building with the opening of each section that has been inaugurated since the first one on December 15th, 2023. The most recent section to be inaugurated was the northern portion of Section 5, which takes travelers between the two popular destinations of Cancun and Playa …
As spring break approaches in the Mexican Caribbean, a new round of tourists are already beginning to arrive, hungry for the vacation of a lifetime. The region is known for having some of the best coastlines in the world, and travelers come for its gorgeous white-sand beaches and beautiful blue waters. Although we don’t want …
While some sections of the Maya Train are already operating, we are still a few months away from all routes being open to tourists. With the Train just months away from operating at full capacity in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, officials in the sunny region are now working on building transfer stations to improve …
Since December, the Mexican government has been launching the operation of different sections of the much-anticipated Maya Train route at different times. So far, five sections are in operation. The most recent section that was inaugurated is the Cancun to Playa del Carmen section, which is expected to be one of the most popular routes. …