The city of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan, Mexico, is a bustling city with nearly a million people that still somehow maintains its historic charm. It’s been growing in popularity over the last several years, and now, this city near Cancun is one of the most popular destinations to visit in 2024. …
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 …
News about the new Maya Train has been released in bits as the different sections have opened, and one thing that’s been sufficiently reported on is the Cancun Airport Maya Train station. Knowing where it is, though, is only half of the equation, and what you’re really probably wondering is what the best way to …
All eyes are on the Mexican Caribbean this year to see if it will beat the record-breaking 2023 that it experienced in the tourism sector. With Cancun an obvious favorite and Tulum set to become more popular than ever due to its new international airport and connections via the new Maya Train, popular hotspots such …
Renovations of tourist services are underway at Maya ruin sites across the Mexican Caribbean thanks to funding provided by the Maya Train PROMESA tourism program. When these upgrade projects are complete, tourists visiting popular archaeological sites such as Palenque, Labná and Sayil will enjoy new ticket offices, shopping areas, food offerings and restrooms, among other …
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 …
There are several amazing vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, but one in particular is getting a lot of attention right now. Bacalar, an inland destination that’s about 4.5 hours from Cancun, is not located on the Caribbean coast but has a stunning lake that draws tourists from far and …
As a new blank page begins for Cancun and 2024, it is almost written in the stars that the tourist boom it experienced last year will continue, with Americans as the driving force. With Cancun standing out as the main hub for international flights in Mexico, receiving 12.6 million seats of the 34.9 million seats …
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 …