The Maya Train is one of the most exciting tourism projects to come to the Mexican Caribbean and even the whole world in decades.
A nearly 1,000-mile-long intercity railway is revolutionizing the way tourists are experiencing this already incredible destination south of the U.S.
This massive project connects popular destinations like Cancun, Tulum, Chetumal, and more, offering travelers an incredible and unique experience in this exceptional slice of the world.
Last Updated 2 days agoMexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has announced an update on the expected completion time of the remaining sections of the Maya Train railway network. In a press conference held this week, the leader told reporters that work on the southern tracks of the Maya Train is progressing according to schedule …
Last Updated 1 week agoNew figures revealed this week show that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are on track to break their all-time travel record amid the ongoing travel surge to the sun-drenched region. According to the Quintana Roo Secretariat for Tourism, travel numbers are up year-on-year, with the Maya Train and new infrastructure projects …
Last Updated 3 weeks agoSummer in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean is heating up, at least in terms of bookings for hotels & resorts in the region, which have skyrocketed as the busy holiday period kicks off. According to the latest figures, up to 60% of all rooms in the region are already sold out, …
Last Updated 4 weeks agoTraveling is a way we escape from our own personal lives and get an opportunity to experience something new. Different landscapes, different food and even different cultures, travel is all about different experiences. That’s what brings travelers from all over the world to the Mexican Caribbean. From white sand beaches and …
Last Updated 4 weeks agoWith 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 …
Want to avoid sticker shock at Tulum International Airport from transportation costs which have been leading to tourist complaints? Decide, like many recent travelers have done lately, to go it alone instead and rent a car. Car Rentals Up in Tulum Car rental companies at Tulum are experiencing their best moment due to the high …
Last Updated 1 month agoThe long awaited connection of the Maya Train from Playa del Carmen to Tulum has been placed on hold indefinitely due to environmental concerns. Visitors to Mexican Caribbean hotspots will be a little more dependent on rideshares, taxis, rental cars and even bus service to get up and down the coast …
Last Updated 1 month agoTravelers in the northeast part of the country now have a more convenient way to enjoy their vacation in the sun, sand and surf of the Mexican Caribbean for a vacation getaway. JetBlue recently started their first daily nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport to Tulum International Airport …
Last Updated 2 months agoWant to get away from it all and spend your next vacation getaway in the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean without losing the finer things of hotel travel? Located just a couple hours west of Cancun, or about an hour south of Merida, is a new glamping travel opportunity that will …
Last Updated 2 months agoThe $424 million dollar bridge construction project to speed up traffic on Kukulkan Avenue is nearly halfway done and will provide tourists to Cancun easier access to the hotel zone in the Mexican Caribbean. The Nichupté Bridge Project According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, the long-awaited Nichupté Bridge …
Last Updated 3 months agoOne of the most popular tourist attractions in the Mexican Caribbean was presented a high honor recently for its efforts to protect and preserve the cultural heritage in this region of Mexico. The award honored Grupo Xcaret, the holding company for the popular Xcaret park in the Mexican Caribbean, was presented …
Last Updated 3 months agoIn 2024, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are more popular among American travelers as evidenced by a new report from the Ministry of Tourism that shows that the sunny region is on track for another record-breaking year for travel. A classic for millions of Americans, Cancun shows no signs of losing …
Last Updated 3 months agoThe official launching of the Playa del Carmen to Tulum Maya Train route will be postponed by at least several weeks, according to a new update by Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The Fifth Section South portion of the state-of-the-art railway system is expected to play a key role in …
Last Updated 3 months agoTravelers are flocking to vacations in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean at a record pace this year. In fact, as of the end of March this year, more than six million visitors have already headed to the area to enjoy a vacation getaway in the sun, sand and surf. The latest …
Last Updated 3 months agoEver since the pandemic, tourists have been more inclined to include one thing in particular when it comes to their vacations – luxury. Keen to leave no expense spared, tourists want the best of the best from their vacation, and that is why the luxury accommodation market has really taken off …
Last Updated 4 months agoThe Maya Train system had its first safety incident this week when a train heading towards Cancun and loaded with passengers jumped the tracks near the Tixkokob station in the Yucatan. Mechanical Failure Derailment According to reports of the incident, the morning train was en route from the Campeche Station in …
Last Updated 4 months agoAs Tulum continues to skyrocket in popularity with travelers thanks to its historical and natural beauty, officials are stepping up efforts to make sure travelers respect the destination’s delicate cultural & ecological value. From littering to bringing food & drink into restricted areas, there are a number of rules that a …
Last Updated 4 months agoJust 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 …
Last Updated 4 months agoThe 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 …
Last Updated 4 months agoThe 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 …
Where is a staring point to board the train close to TEXAS?
What’s the cost
Edward
Friday 17th of February 2023
Can we see pictures of the trains with prices
sally
Friday 25th of February 2022
will the train be within walking distance to the Cancun airport?
Ron
Thursday 11th of January 2024
@Alani, Why do you call it a scam? It's no different than the airports here in the U.S.! Hundreds of dollars? Yeah you got scammed!
Alani
Wednesday 21st of June 2023
@sally, Off course not. That would take business from all the taxis that scam you for hundreds of dollars just to take you on a 5 mile ride to your hotel or resort.
Maria Leon
Friday 11th of August 2023
Where is a staring point to board the train close to TEXAS? What’s the cost
Edward
Friday 17th of February 2023
Can we see pictures of the trains with prices
sally
Friday 25th of February 2022
will the train be within walking distance to the Cancun airport?
Ron
Thursday 11th of January 2024
@Alani, Why do you call it a scam? It's no different than the airports here in the U.S.! Hundreds of dollars? Yeah you got scammed!
Alani
Wednesday 21st of June 2023
@sally, Off course not. That would take business from all the taxis that scam you for hundreds of dollars just to take you on a 5 mile ride to your hotel or resort.