New Tulum airport to connect directly to the Tren Maya
As the deadñome looms closer there is little official information regarding exactly how far along the new airport’s construction is.
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Construction of Tren Maya HQ in Mérida advances at a rapid pace
Somewhere between 300 to 400 workers are working around the clock to finish the project.
Slowly but surely, the Tren Maya pulls into Mérida station with AMLO aboard
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took the train to Mérida. Yes, that train. The Tren Maya. He traveled Friday from Campeche to half-built Teya Station and then today heads to Chichén Itzá for a ceremonial opening of a newly readied archaeological site, and then to Cancún. On the trip, he was accompanied by government officials…
AMLO flies over Tren Maya sites after yet another COVID battle
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, temporarily delayed by third COVID diagnosis, returned to Yucatán to survey the Tren Maya’s progress from the air. Before leading two evaluation meetings of the tourist train, on Sunday, he flew over the Mérida-Campeche-Escárcega line and the future station and hotel near the archaeological zone of Edzná. On his Twitter…
Rare ancient Mayan vessel discovered in the path of the Tren Maya
The piece is engraved with a hieroglyphic text, whose type dates from the end of the Early Classic to the Late Classic period (600 and 800 A.D.), attributed to the Oxkintok area.
18 municipalities expect population growth of over 40% as a result of Tren Maya
According to an UN-Habitat study, it is estimated that by 2030, the population will grow 42.7% in 18 municipalities around the Yucatán Peninsula and Southeast.
AMLO to visit Yucatán and kick off construction of three new Tren Maya sections
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will visit the Yucatán Peninsula this weekend to kick off the construction of three new sections of the Tren Maya. The president will first arrive in Cancún where he will officially announce the beginning of work on Section Five of the project. From there, he will travel to Yucatán state…
Court order halts deforestation and new Tren Maya construction
Last week a judge in Yucatán issued a ruling which halted any new construction of the Tren Maya project. The ruling only barrs construction requiring further deforestation in the municipalities of Mérida, Chocholá and Izamal. Elsewhere, such as across state lines in Quintana Roo, large crews and heavy machinery continue to work without hindrance. The…
Tren Maya will use solar power under new green-energy approach
Aiming to use solar power for the so-called Mayan Train, Mexico is crafting a plan to promote state-backed green-energy generation. Rogelio Jimenez Pons, director-general of the National Fund for Tourism Promotion (Fonatur), said they could begin work on four solar farms this year, including one at Cancun airport and possibly others at Mérida, Campeche and…
Tren Maya project suddenly stopped in its tracks by judge
Yucatan’s fourth district court has temporarily halted construction on the Tren Maya rail project. The order came after a judge ruled in favor of three complaints issued by the Asamblea de Defensores del Territorio Maya Múuch’ Xíinbal and the collective known as Chuun t’aan Maya. Both groups argue that the so-called Mayan Train would cause…
Tren Maya leads to amazing discovery of over 8000 archaeological remains in Yucatán
Thousands of ancient artifacts and structures belonging to the ancient Maya civilization have been uncovered along all four stretches of the Tren Maya project. Authorities report that specialists have been deployed over 80 times to recover archaeological remains from construction sites. However, details are still unclear regarding the precise nature of these finds and how…
AMLO hands Tren Maya to army, touts its economic benefits
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is putting the Mexican army to work again. AMLO says the army will run the Mayan Train project and several airports, and use any profits to finance military pensions. The army is already overseeing construction on some parts of the controversial train project on the Yucatán peninsula, while private firms…
The Maya Community Center: A story of nutrition and community well-being
The Maya Community Center initiative began with a simple vision of bringing nutritious meals to families in need. What started as a modest community kitchen project quickly blossomed into a thriving hub of activity in Cholul. The center, located on Calle 21 behind the Cholul Municipal Palace, established itself as the central point for food…
Urban arts festival brings Maya and Spanish rap music to Yucatán youth
An urban art festival featuring Maya and Spanish rap music was announced by Yucatán’s State Center for Crime Prevention and Citizen Participation (Cepredey) and Sedeculta, the state’s cultural agency. The initiative is part of the United for Life government strategy. The festival will span 10 yet-unnamed communities. The Crea initiative, announced at the Gran Museo…
Behind the Mayaland dispute in Mexico’s most famous archaeological zone
The long-running conflict over the Mayaland Hotel within the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá has led to serious allegations of corruption, legal irregularities, and abuse of authority. The dispute began in 2020 when hotel owner, entrepreneur Fernando Barbachano Herrero, agreed to sell the Mayaland hotel to businessman Rodolfo Rosas Moya for nearly US$20 million. According…
President López Obrador inaugurates Jaguar Park in Tulum and museum of Mayan heritage
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, while inaugurating Jaguar Park and the Museum of the Eastern Coast in Tulum urged the public and authorities to protect the region’s biodiversity and cultural heritage. He emphasized the importance of preserving nature, citing experiences of watching turtles, including loggerheads, nesting on the beaches. He also stressed the need…
A Guide to Exploring the Maya Puuc Region in 2024
After years of restoration, the Puuc region is looking more glorious than ever.
Mérida’s Animaya Zoo offers ‘Safaris’ for just 5 pesos
Mérida’s Animaya Zoo has begun offering safari-like tours in a bid to increase the number of visitors.
I hope I’m wrong about the Maya Train
There is no denying the idea of the Maya Train is alluring, but will it every truly be a reality?
Mayan Train construction crew continue to make fascinating archaeological finds
INAH announced the discovery of several previously unknown structures and a ceremonial urn depicting the deity K’awill
The year’s biggest stories and trends in Yucatán 2022
Our most popular stories and some observations on the year.
INAH claims new WaPo reporting on the Mayan Train is full of lies and inaccuracies
The federal agency in charge of protecting Mexico’s cultural heritage strongly denied reports that it was allowing the Mayan Train project to destroy underground archaeological sites.
New Mayan Train route to run directly over cenotes
Environmentalists are expressing concern over plans to run tracks for the Mayan Train above caves and cenotes in Quintana Roo.
Piste residents angry as new Mayan train station is moved out of town
The plans, announced just days ago, Tren Maya passengers disembarking on the outskirts of Pisté on their way to Chichén Itzá. Previously, the train stop was to be in town.
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