Following years of restoration and archeological research, a secret Mayan site that had previously been off-limits to tourists is finally opening to Mexico-bound tourists. Located in the south of the Yucatan Peninsula, Dzibanché is a huge pre-Columbian city dating back over 2,300 years. Nestled deep in the jungle, it is dotted with ancient wonders that …
The Maya Train has revolutionized travel in the Mexican Caribbean since its launch back in 2023, making it easier for tourists landing in the resort city of Cancun to visit lesser-known, more cultural destinations along the coast or inland Yucatán. In other words, it’s given travelers more autonomy to plan their own trip independently of …
Ever since launching last year, the Maya Train has revolutionized travel across the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico’s most popular destination, comprising resort cities like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen and iconic, world-renowned landmarks like Chichen Itza and Tulum, is a region steeped in History that most tourists are only starting to discover. Following the opening of direct lines …
It’s only been a few days since the south section of the Maya Train launched from Cancun, and though the locomotive’s arrival to Tulum has received extensive coverage, little to no attention has been paid to all the other incredible destinations that have also become more accessible to tourists. It turns out that if you …
After numerous delays, and even reports it could get axed completely, the Maya Train from Cancun to Tulum has officially launched as of this week, bringing tourists closer to the trendy resort town, famous for the pristine beaches and ancient ruins. The launch was celebrated by tourism officials and locals alike, after a 3-year waiting …
This the last piece of news we wanted to break to you, guys: Regrettably, if you’re expecting to take the scenic Maya Train from Cancun to Tulum this summer, following the promise that it would launch after the presidential elections, that will no longer happen. The long-awaited southbound section of the Maya Train, which travels …
Ever since its debut last December, the Maya Train has revolutionized travel across the Mexican Caribbean, making it easier to get around the region, dealing a blow to the taxi monopoly, and bringing it in line with far-more developed tourist destinations. Contrary to initial expectations, however, the the train did not launch fully, and the …
Cancun may be the number one tourist destination in the whole of Mexico, famous for its five-star resorts, powder-white sands hugged by teal-colored seas, and balmy weather, but it lacks something other Mexican destinations have in abundance: Cultural value. Unlike a majority of Mexican cities, it was not settled during the Mayan or post-Hispanic period, …
The Maya Train has forever changed the way we approach travel in the Mexican Caribbean, shortening travel distances between all the major resort zones, and making it a lot leasier for foreign tourists to reach lesser-known destinations that could be accessed with a car previously. As a result, one of these hidden gems, the charming, …
Chances are if you have your bags packed and are ready for a trip to Mexico’s Caribbean side then you are hopping aboard the most exciting new development in the country. The Maya Train has been on travelers’ wish lists for years since it was officially announced in 2018. The time has now come for …
The Maya Train has forever changed the way tourists approach travel in the Mexican Caribbean since launching last December. In a way, it’s greatly diversified transportation options in the region, where taxi monopolies operate and local buses cannot always be trusted to be on time. Prior to the launch, we expected all lines to open …
Launched late last year, the Maya Train is touted as one of Mexico’s greatest infrastructure projects this century, and it’s not hard to see why: it has revolutionized travel in the Caribbean states, linking the bustling resort city of Cancun to key spots in Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and beyond. If you’re an American tourist landing …