Inspired by traditional Mayan architecture and geometric patterns, Aidia Studio has released their first design of the Tulum rail station, part of the 1,525-kilometer Tren Maya that will connect the entire Yucatan Peninsula, and provide an alternative mode of transportation to locals and tourists alike. The station is oval-shaped, sloping down to the sides, with…
Having recently won the project tender for the construction of the 42 train cars that will be used for the Maya Train, Bombardier Transportation Mexico has already released images of how the passenger cars will appear. Each will have a Mayan name, and its own purpose. Three different models will be utilized, one for short-distance trips,…
According to a recent poll by Atlas & Boots, only Taiwan bested Mexico as the top international destination for ex-pat living. Over 12,000 ex-pats were asked to rank 59 different countries worldwide. In addition to retirees, the rise of remote working over the past several years has added to the number of people seeking out…
In the past several weeks, Mexico’s national tourism board, FONATUR (Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo) began the process of removing roughly 22,000 palm trees that currently reside in the median of Highway 307, which runs from Cancun down through Tulum. The space left will be occupied by the Maya Train, which will provide alternative…
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