After nearly three months since its inauguration, the Maya Train’s operational challenges continue to negatively impact the tourist experience. The gargantuan project, costing $29 billion USD, has been eagerly awaited since its conception a few years back, as the need for a reliable and affordable travel option in the Yucatan Peninsula is very real. Up …
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The excitement of the Maya Train being completed has been building with the opening of each section that has been inaugurated since the first one on December 15th, 2023. The most recent section to be inaugurated was the northern portion of Section 5, which takes travelers between the two popular destinations of Cancun and Playa …
Since December, the Mexican government has been launching the operation of different sections of the much-anticipated Maya Train route at different times. So far, five sections are in operation. The most recent section that was inaugurated is the Cancun to Playa del Carmen section, which is expected to be one of the most popular routes. …
It’s finally ready to go – the new route connecting Cancun to Playa del Carmen via the Maya Train was inaugurated by President Andres Manuel Lope Obrador(AMLO) this Thursday. Section 5 of the Maya Train will connect the Cancun Airport station with Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen, offering tourists and locals the chance to …
Cancun has easily become one of the most connected areas in the Mexican Caribbean in the past few years. More recently, the addition of Maya Train has meant that traveling in and around the popular tourist destination is easier than ever, allowing tourists to experience all the marvellous treats that the area and its surroundings …
For the past two months, the Maya Train has been running services for tourists and locals throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. After dealing with delayed openings, cancellations, and even protests, the Maya Train seems to finally be finding its footing somewhat, with its next section between Cancun and Playa del Carmen due to be inaugurated on …
It’s been over two months since the Maya Train was officially inaugurated on December 16th, as the Campeche – Cancun section officially began operations. The arrival of the eagerly awaited and ambitious project marked the beginning of a new era for tourism in the Yucatán Peninsula – one marked by increased regional connectivity, more convenient …
So far, four sections of the Maya Train route have begun to operate, with the route covering much of the western and northern portions of the Yucatan Peninsula. Now the inauguration of the first part of section five is just days away, and the excitement of being able to travel along the coast from Cancun …
After a somewhat rocky start, the Maya Train has managed to find its footing in southeastern Mexico, with a new route between Cancun and Playa del Carmen set to launch at the end of this month. Though the billion-dollar infrastructure project is already revolutionizing travel in the Yucatan Peninsula, it has been feeling the heat …
The Yucatan is the place to be for travelers to the Mexican Caribbean. Supported by a number of factors, the sister region to the west of Cancun and Quintana Roo has been holding its own both domestically and internationally as a travel hotspot. Record Tourism Levels in 2023 Compared with pre-pandemic travel levels, the tourist …