Chichén Itzá receives 4,000 daily visitors. But tour guides told local media that fewer than 30 of them arrive via the Tren Maya on any given day. They deem the project a failure due to the lower-than-expected visitor numbers at the archaeological zone’s railway station, which opened a month ago. The Tren Maya, a 1,554-kilometer…
A boutique hotel in Bacalar is redefining sustainable hospitality, and it’s made Time Magazine’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places list. Designed by renowned Mexico City architect Frida Escobedo, Boca de Agua features 22 treehouse-style villas immersed in the jungle on the Lagoon of Seven Colors. With 90% of the property’s 82 acres left untouched, the incorporation…
The Tren Maya now links Mérida and Playa del Carmen in five hours without transfers, but there are pain points to consider.
As Progreso’s summer vacation season officially began Saturday — following a delay caused by Beryl — local authorities have confirmed that breathalyzer checkpoints will not be reinstated during this period. The checkpoints, meant to weed out drunk drivers, were first suspended in April after businesses said they were clogging traffic, frustrating drivers, and hurting the local…
The Va y Ven Transportation System’s Show Route, launched Saturday, offers the public a comfortable, safe, and free way to attend concerts at the Foro GNP Seguros. Concertgoer Miguel Pérez praised the Show Route as a convenient, worry-free option for enjoying shows, noting the significant savings compared to taking a taxi. The Yucatán Transportation Agency…
The first non-stop flight from LAX to MID has already sold out. The announcement of a new Viva Aerobus route connecting Los Angeles and Yucatán was announced just yesterday. The highly anticipated route to Los Angeles, a long-pursued goal of Yucatán tourism officials, is being introduced as a seasonal offering during the holidays, commencing on…
As overdevelopment at Isla Holbox continues, the fragile resort destination on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is suffering from its own success. After holding off massive Cancún-style development, Isla Holbox replaced its urban development plan with a Sustainable Tourism Management Plan in 2014. By 2016, however, the island was out of control. The…
The city says they pose a danger, and promise that 80 newer trees will replace them.
The Special Prosecutor’s Office for Property Crimes, with support from an aggressive police presence, secured four resort properties in the coastal area of Tulum. Dozens of tourists and employees were evicted from the properties. The reason for the raid was not disclosed. The incident, which took place unexpectedly before 10 a.m. Thursday, drew attention due…
“Call it a learning studio because in a studio, what do you do? You experiment, you play, right?” says Jenita Lawal.
With recent news of a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Mexico, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people running out into the street, one might wonder about Yucatan’s history with such a natural disaster.
Originally scheduled for completion in February, then delayed to April or May, Mexico’s Tren Maya (Mayan Train) project now faces a September target due to revised construction plans. The decision to use a cable-stayed bridge instead of concrete pilings to protect underground caverns along the Cancún to Tulum section of the 950-mile tourist route adds…
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) analyzed nearly 1,000 suspected counterfeit bills and coins, including foreign currency, from the Yucatan region during the first quarter of 2024. An average of 11 pieces of fake currency were snagged every day in January, February and March. Banxico is currently analyzing the banknotes and coins to determine their authenticity….
The Yucatán region will see a significant increase in its air connectivity with the addition of Aerus Airlines’ new Mérida-Villahermosa, Mérida-Cancún, and Chichén Itzá-Cozumel flights. The Secretariat of Tourism Development (Sefotur) announced that Aerus will utilize both the Mérida and Chichén Itzá international airports. During a press conference, Aerus Airlines Commercial Director Miguel Legorreta Hernández…
Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles Airport is busier than ever. Here is what you need to know to navigate it.
Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63.
Part of what makes Mesoamerican archaeology so spectacular is its vast scope. Whether we are talking about architecture, climate, or geology — this amazing region runs the gamut. These extremes are especially evident the further one gets from the regions one often thinks of as the cultural cores of Mesoamerica — for example, the Maya…
In some parts of the world, coconut water can be quite expensive, but fortunately, here in Yucatán, it can be had for a bargain.
The discovery of a likely ritual site within a cave in Yucatán is giving the archaeological community something to think about.
The air route between Mérida and Atlanta returned on Thursday, as promised. Flights appear to be daily for the time being, but so far are more sporadically scheduled into the summer low season. So fliers have three Eastern Seaboard destinations to choose from: Miami, Orlando or Atlanta. Dallas and Houston also connect to Mérida. But…
The king and queen of Sweden decided not to hop the Tren Maya after all, but we can only speculate why. The train ride to Uxmal was scheduled for Tuesday, but they went by car instead, with no official statement to explain the change. Media outlets pointed out that environmentalists had pressured them to skip…
It is too early to argue whether or not the Tren Maya will be able to live up to its promise, but as things stand now, it is evident that it still has a long way to go.
The museum covers nearly 30,000 square feet and is equipped with a visitor’s center and state-of-the-art museography, which includes exhibits and headphones for virtual guided visits.
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia will be the first royal passengers on the newly inaugurated rail line
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