Despite the questionable success of the Maya Train project in the Yucatan, one popular tourist attraction has recently shattered its all-time daily visitor record due to the new tourist transportation option. New Chichén Itzá Attendance Record According to the General Director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History, Diego Prieto Hernández, the popular Chichén …
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Everybody is excited about the Maya Train being completed this year because access to so many destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and throughout the Yucatan Peninsula will be so much easier. It’s not just the Maya Train that will provide more access to the region than ever, though, but also its eventual connection to another …
After the huge build-up in anticipation of the Maya train and how it would transform transportation for travelers in the Mexican Caribbean, it’s safe to say that there have been a few teething problems since the service opened in mid-December 2023. One of the most infamous disruptions so far occurred on the Cancun to Palenque …
Looking for an affordable travel destination to spend your vacation getaway this year? There’s no need to look any further than Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. That’s according to the annual Most Affordable Travel Destinations survey by Wethrift.com. Affordable Cancun According to the review of affordable travel destinations around the world by Wethrift.com, Cancun came …
Ticket sales for the Cancun to Palenque Maya Train route have been temporarily suspended following significant technical issues along the new route last Friday. Officials have decided to stop operating the route until further notice as workers carry out inspections to determine the cause of the malfunction. On Friday, travelers were left waiting for hours …
Like any new venture, there is always bound to be some teething issues before everyone gets the hang of it, right? Well the Maya Train is certainly experiencing its fair share of problems ever since opening to the public last month. After a long five-year wait for the billion-dollar infrastructure project to be ready, it …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have made it on The Wall Street Journal’s list of the World’s Top Destinations for 2024 amid the region’s skyrocketing popularity. According to the prestigious U.S. newspaper, the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo ranks among the most dynamic global destinations in 2024. From its excellent beaches to trend-setting experiences, the sub-drenched …
After years in the making, the Maya Train has finally begun running its services for tourists and locals, and what a first month it has been. The region, which has seen a tourist boom like no other these past few years, had previously been crying out for a reliable and affordable public transport service to …
Within a matter of weeks, the new highly anticipated Maya Train has already seen upwards of 15,000 passengers using the service during the busy winter high season. After years in the making, the Maya Train finally launched in December 2023 to a somewhat rocky start, with sold-out train rides and cancellations already taking place within …
Good news everyone – you can be transported to and from your terminal in Cancun Airport to the Maya Train station, and what’s more, it will cost you absolutely nothing! Officially opened last month, the Maya Train has slowly but surely been making ground in southeastern Mexico, with initial routes between Cancun and Campeche already …