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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The new Maya Train will provide easier access to other nearby areas, with 18 different stops to get travelers closer to many of southeastern Mexico’s best destinations.  Starting in December 2023, anyone that plans to take a vacation in Cancun or somewhere else in the Riviera Maya area will have access to some other great sites …

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According to federal government officials, the new Maya Train that is currently being built will cost more for tourists than for locals.  Set to begin riding next year, the train will connect a number of destinations, allowing for quicker, easier travel between certain areas within the southeastern region of Mexico.  Although it will not be …

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There’s no question that one of the main concerns that have been raised regarding the Maya Train project has been the effects it can have on the environment. Recently the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador visited the construction site. In this particular trip the president inspected the construction of the track that will …

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