The construction of the Maya Train in Cancun can finally go ahead after facing months of legal setbacks over environmental concerns. The Maya Train is Mexico’s flagship infrastructure project, a massive undertaking to build over 1500 kilometers of railway tracks through six states, including Quintana Roo. Set for completion by the end of next year, …
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Millions Will Be Spent On Creating A Home For The Vast Collection Of Mayan Finds In The Region A new museum is to be created in Merida for the purpose of housing the massive array of Mayan discoveries since the Maya Train Railway System began construction. The museum is slated to open on a partial …
Significant Ruin Expected To Be A Mayan Settlement Construction along section 5 of the Maya Train Project has uncovered a major archaeological site near Cancun with more than 300 buildings. The site is expected to be confirmed as a Mayan settlement similar to other world-famous ruins in the area. The announcement was made on Thursday …
Mexico’s Maya Train project was launched in 2018 and significant work had already been done by the time it was halted for environmental reasons, but now work has started again and Cancun tourists are expected to be able to ride the new Maya Train by the end of 2023. Section 5 of the train’s track, …
Controversial Project Set To Forge Ahead To Meet December 2023 Opening Date Cancun and the Yucutan Peninsula’s Maya Train project will restart after the Government granted the development special dispensation. The construction of the railway line has been halted multiple times in recent months. The Maya Train’s development has been an uphill battle in recent …
Investment Studies Hamper Airport’s Progress Days After Maya Train Faces Similar Delays The construction of Tulum’s new airport has been postponed by at least seven months after investment studies prevented the project from moving forward. The announcement comes days after the Maya Train project was also halted near Tulum. The new airport was being touted …
Latest Delay Mirrors The Growing Criticism Of The Mexican Caribbean’s Growth The Yucatan Peninsula’s Maya Train project has been suspended again as environmental and archeological lawsuits pile up. The most recent suit has been granted definitely. The lawsuit, in this case, revolves around the so-called section five of the project, which runs between Cancun and …
The new Maya Train will greatly increase travel options for Cancun locals and visitors, as well as those throughout the entire Yucatan peninsula, and now those options may even include Belize. It was recently reported that the Belize government has shown interest in the idea of an extension of the train route, which would connect Cancun …
The building of the Tulum airport is one of the main projects being pushed by the Mexican Federal government. The idea is simple enough: an Airport in the Tulum region could help drive tourists to the region, as well as boost the creation of lodging facilities and other amenities in an area that is still …
Tourist Park Decision At Odds With The Potential New Cruise Port The President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has announced the agreed plans for a disputed piece of land in Playa del Carmen. A new tourist park and a cruise port as slated to be built on the land. Although it’s not clear …