In all its majesty and grandeur, Chichén Itzá welcomed one and a half million tourists in the first half of the year, as reported by The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). This makes the site the most visited archeological site in all of Mexico, with Teotihuacan near Mexico City ranking second. Of the …
Maya Train
It’s no secret that the Mexican Caribbean is a go-to spot for travelers from around the world, and it’s honestly not hard to see why. It has everything you could ever want from a vacation spot. Whether you’re looking for world-class beaches, legendary nightlife, or an unparalleled cultural scene, it’s got you covered. As a …
The highly anticipated Maya Train, possibly the most ambitious tourist project Mexico has seen in recent decades, is set to open its doors later this year. In addition to connecting various cities and several tourist destinations, the railroad will traverse dozens of Mayan archeological sites, each stop unveiling a unique chapter of this enigmatic civilization. …
Cancun might be the most popular and most well-known destination in the Mexican Caribbean, but it’s far from the only place travelers should visit in the region. Fellow Quintana Roo hotspots such as Holbox, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum have also benefited from huge boosts in traveler numbers over the past year, partly due to …
During the archeological rescue work on the exciting new upcoming Maya Train route, there have been some incredible finds, and it’s been announced that these pieces will be displayed for everyone to see at museums across the Yucatán. These are exciting times for archaeological and history lovers, as one of the museums will get a …
It won’t be long before tourists visiting the Riviera Maya region will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Maya Train. The train will give visitors access to numerous popular destinations throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, cities and towns that are currently a lot more difficult and more expensive to reach. As an added benefit, …
As construction continues with the Maya Train project, more archeological discoveries are being made during the process. It was announced earlier this week that around 12 thousand archeological remains were found along a section of the proposed train route. These historic parts were discovered in the area of what is planned to be section 7 …
As the Maya Train project hurtles towards its completion, it could be set to gain connectivity with Cancun International Airport from an unlikely source – Elon Musk. A stunning piece of infrastructure and tourism development, the Maya train has captivated the mind of locals and travelers alike, with the ambitious project set to make it …
The long-awaited Maya Train has been a hot topic for some time now, and with fresh news coming from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, María Luisa Albores González last Monday announced that section 5 of the train could be one of the most scenic and iconic train routes in Mexico. For The Architecture …
The new Maya Train that is being built throughout the Yucatán Peninsula will no doubt be great for locals getting around, but it will also provide more opportunities for tourists as well. One of the biggest benefits is that it will give tourists the chance to explore many more archeological sites beyond the city of …