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. …
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The launching of the Maya Train might not be going quite as planned, but the bugs will surely be worked out soon. Because of this, there’s no reason not to get excited about the huge impact it will have on travel for tourists in the Mexican Caribbean and the wider area of the Yucatan Peninsula. …
The new Maya Train has been something of a hot topic this year, as it sets out to completely revolutionize travel throughout the Yucatan Peninsula for tourists and locals. The first section of the Maya Train has begun operations with its Campeche to Cancun route and the train is set to be fully operational by …
Once fully operational, the Maya Train will make it easier than ever for travelers visiting the Mexican Caribbean to explore the entire region, including the more inland areas of the Yucatan Peninsula. Not all sections of the train are open yet, but of the ones that are, four stops are more popular than any other …
It was a banner year for passenger traffic at Mérida International Airport. More than three million travelers used the airport in 2023, which is considered a new record for visitors at the main airport in the Yucatan. Overall, there were five different reasons why Mérida is growing in popularity with travelers to the Mexican Caribbean. …
Cancun travelers in town for the end of the winter holiday travel season have experienced challenges visiting a Yucatan travel hotspot recently due to the lack of bus tickets being available for transportation. Sold Out Merida Buses Anyone in the Mexican Caribbean looking to get to or from Merida recently has experienced that nearly all …
As crazy as it might be to think about 2024 already, it is just around the corner, and there is no time like the present to start planning your next vacation to the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan Peninsula. As the popularity of vacation rentals continues to soar as a worthy alternative to all-inclusive resorts, …
Cancun is an amazing vacation destination for beach lovers and gets millions of visitors every year who travel to the destination to enjoy the soft white sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean Sea. Many of those visitors also travel beyond Cancun to explore the culture and history of the region, and one of the places that …
As the winter high season kicks off, Cancun and the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo State are set to break tourism records once again, aiming to surpass the impressive 30 million visitors recorded in 2022. However, the celebration extends beyond these destinations, as the neighboring state of Yucatan is also achieving remarkable milestones in its …
After 30 years in the planning, a 50-acre former railyard in Merida is taking on a new life as the city’s very own ‘central park’ for both locals and visitors to enjoy. A Destination Central Park Modeled after large central parks in New York and Mexico City, the new La Plancha Park in Merida is …