King and Queen of Sweden to Hop a Ride on the Tren Maya
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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Tren Maya Construction Damages Cenotes and Caves South of Cancún
To speed up construction, engineers in charge of Route 5 of the Tren Maya resorted to pouring cement into several cenotes and caves, according to several reputable news sources, including El Financiero.
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What We Saw On The Tren Maya From Mérida to Palenque
Bound for Chiapas and taking an option that already beats the bus
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Valladolid’s Tren Maya Station to Open in January 2024
Tickets in the direction to Campeche and Cancún are now on sale at the station in Valladolid,
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We Took the Tren Maya from Mérida to Cancún, and Here is What We Learned
Although the trip was completely sold out, most seats remained empty as only a handful were sold to the public..
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Times, Prices, and Everything You Need to Know About the Tren Maya
The inaugural voyage of the Tren Maya takes place today between Campeche and Cancún’s airport.
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Tren Maya and Ie-Tram Maiden Voyages Are Just One Week Away
This first run of the Tren Maya is open only to select dignitaries and members of the media, will be followed by the inaugural trip for paying passengers.
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The hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems along the path of the Tren Maya
Today, we explore some of the highlights along the first three of the six train routes of the Tren Maya.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Itzamkanac, the Great Capital of the Chontal Maya
Itzamkanac, also known as El Tigre, was once the great capital of the Maya Acalán-Tixchel region. Today, four of Itzamkanac’s main plazas have been restored and are open to the public, but are seldom visited by tourists. The history of Itzamkanac dates back to the 6th Century B.C.E. and extends all the way to the…
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The Mayan Train Just Got Cheaper — Here’s What It Costs Now
Getting from Mérida to Cancún or Campeche by train just became a better deal. The Tren Maya announced a fare reduction of up to 30% across its routes, with new pricing that took effect in late April — and one notable change that travelers from outside Mexico will welcome: the separate, higher foreigner-only rate has…
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Weekend Workshops Celebrate Maya Crafts at Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima
A two-day immersive experience at Hacienda Santa Rosa de Lima invites guests to learn traditional Maya crafts directly from local artisans this February, combining hands-on workshops with cultural exchange in a restored henequén-era estate. The “Entre Manos” (Between Hands) weekend, scheduled for February 28-March 1, offers three distinct workshops focusing on henequén fiber preparation, traditional…
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Community Tourism in Yucatán: How Maya Communities Promote Authentic Experiences
Yucatán holds a secret many tourists overlook. While people often visit the beaches, the true spirit of the region resides in Maya communities where old traditions remain strong. There is an increase in travelers seeking more than a simple trip. They want to interact with locals, acquire skills, and offer assistance. Think about mastering a…
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