Is there a new train from Cancun to Playa del Carmen?
Is there a new train from Cancun to Playa del Carmen? The 1,554-kilometer-long route will go through 34 stations, including Tulum and Playa Del Carmen, seven nearby airports, and 26 archeological zones. The train will connect five states throughout the region: Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo.
How fast will Maya Train go?
The train will be powered by electricity and have a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour (99 mph). The train will have three classes of service: first class, business class, and general class. The train is expected to create 4,500 direct and 7,500 indirect jobs.
Where will the Mayan Train go?
It will cross five states in the southeast of Mexico, from Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, and Yucatan to Quintana Roo—a transport system for goods, passengers, and tourists within the peninsula. The standard four-car train can carry 230 passengers.
Do you have to pay to see Mayan ruins?
You can expect to pay around 80 pesos for admission on a Tulum tour, with an extra 45 pesos for professional photo equipment. In USD, that's about $4 to $6.
Can you visit the Mayan ruins on your own?
Yes! A self-guided walking tour of Tulum is the best way to explore everything that the fantastic site offers. Not only will the app give you directions on where to go, but it will also tell you all about the secret history of the Mayan empire.