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The completion of the Maya Train is projected to be just a few short months away, and the first cars that are part of the much-awaited train have already arrived in Cancun.
So it’s only a matter of time before tourists can start taking advantage of the opportunities for exploration that the train will provide.
And there are five reasons the Maya Train will be the best way to experience the Mexican Caribbean.
Budget-Friendly Way To See Multiple Destinations
While the exact rates for the Maya Train have not been published yet, there are a couple of things that have been established.
- The rates will be a little more for tourists than they will be for locals.
- Despite costing a little more for visitors, it will still be an affordable way to see multiple destinations, with estimates coming in at around $40-$50 per ticket.
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Provides Access To More Than 100 Locations
Most travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean stick to destinations within a couple of hours from Cancun International Airport.
This is because traveling any further can be expensive due to transportation costs, and availability may be limited.
But the Maya Train will provide access to more than 100 locations in the Mexican Caribbean and Riviera Maya region.
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Cars Designed For Long Trips
Another great thing about traveling on the Maya Train to get to destinations throughout the Yucatan Peninsula is that it’s set up for long trips.
There are cars designed specifically for this, with everything you need if you’re traveling for an entire day.
Some of the amenities on these long trip sections of the train include reclining seats, WIFI, showers, and dining options.
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Travel Faster Than A Vehicle
Traveling to the 100-plus places in the Yucatán Peninsula that the train will give visitors access to would take a long time traveling by vehicle.
The Maya Train, on the other hand, will travel at speeds of around 100 miles per hour.
This is faster than the fastest train that currently operates in the country, which travels at only about 50 mph.
Opportunity To Mingle with Locals
The Maya Train isn’t just for tourists but an affordable and convenient way for locals to get around throughout the peninsula too.
This means visitors will have a lot of opportunities to mingle with locals, especially on long-haul trips.
And these will be locals from all different interesting places throughout the region.
The Maya Train Vs. Traditional Transportation
The difference in travel times between the Maya Train and traditional transportation like cars, buses, and shuttles has everything to do with travel time.
A trip that might take 15 hours on a bus will take about 6 hours on the Maya Train.
Spending less time traveling means getting to see more destinations during your Mexican Caribbean vacation.
The Maya Train In Cancun
Cancun visitors will have the convenience of being able to access the Maya Train directly from Cancun International Airport.
This is great news for those with a final destination somewhere other than Cancun because transportation will be easily accessible and quite likely more affordable than other options.
If estimates regarding the completion of the train are correct, Cancun tourists will start being able to take advantage of this convenient transportation option as soon as December of this year, and many are looking forward to that opportunity.
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