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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.



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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.

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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.

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Climbing the pyramid has been banned since 2008 amid preservation concerns, and the Congress of the United Mexican States established hefty fines for such acts in the Federal Law on Monuments and Archaeological, Artistic and Historical Areas.

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Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya and achieved its greatest prominence between the 13th and 15th centuries. Maya continued to occupy Tulum for about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico, but the city was abandoned by the end of the 16th century.

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Cancun is great if you want to experience the nightlife and party scene, while Playa del Carmen offers a more relaxed atmosphere with plenty of beachfront restaurants and bars.

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The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is between April and May, when there are fewer people along the shore. Day temperatures hover between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, dropping slightly in the evenings. From October to March, the climate is generally dry and slightly warm.

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