To boost regional tourism and connect travelers more intimately with Mexico’s rich heritage, the administration behind the Tren Maya project has unveiled ten new travel packages designed for the Easter vacation period. These offerings, presented during Wednesday’s national press briefing by Tren Maya Director Óscar Lozano, will be available from April 11 through May 1.
So far, 117 families have already made reservations, reflecting strong interest in domestic travel experiences that combine cultural depth with convenience. The initiative signals an essential step in transforming the region’s perception of rail travel—not merely as transportation but as an immersive journey into the soul of the Yucatán Peninsula and its surroundings.
The ten curated packages vary in length, route, and cost, offering travelers multiple ways to explore the region’s historical, ecological, and cultural wealth.
Here’s a look at the newly launched itineraries:
- Ruta de las Maravillas: A four-day, three-night circuit beginning and ending in Mérida, with stops in Valladolid and Chichén Itzá—price: 15,780 pesos.
- La Tierra del Jaguar: This route weaves through Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and Mérida over four days and three nights. Its price is 16,529 pesos.
- Raíces del Mayab: A five-day, four-night journey from Mérida to Uxmal and Campeche, with accommodation at the Nuevo Uxmal hotel. Price: 18,330 pesos.
- Mares y Lagunas: This four-day, three-night package, which starts in Tulum and visits Bacalar and Chetumal, emphasizes the region’s water ecosystems. It costs 16,430 pesos.
- Alma Libre en el Caribe: Travelers will explore Playa del Carmen and Tulum over four days and three nights. The price is 16,735 pesos.
- Corazón de los Antiguos: A culturally rich itinerary moving from Palenque to Edzná and Mérida. Price: 18,734 pesos.
- Entre Lagunas y Leyendas: This route connects Chetumal, Bacalar, and Tulum in a four-day, three-night escape. The price is 14,643 pesos.
- Corazón del Mundo Maya: A five-day, four-night exploration of Mérida, Edzná, and Palenque. Price: 17,516 pesos.
- Un Tesoro Maya: Visitors tour Palenque and Calakmul over six days and five nights, staying at the hotel in Calakmul. The price is 20,581 pesos.
- Entre Pirámides y Palmeras: This extensive six-day, five-night journey spans Mérida, Chichén Itzá, and Tulum. The price is 23,186 pesos.
Each itinerary promises more than a simple vacation. These packages invite participants to rediscover Mexico’s layered identity, from sacred ruins and colonial architecture to regional gastronomy and local hospitality. The structure of the tours ensures a seamless blend of education, relaxation, and adventure—all connected by the convenience of rail travel.
This rollout is more than a logistical offering—it’s a cultural initiative, rooted in a vision to decentralize tourism and spread its economic and social benefits more equitably across communities. By linking urban hubs and heritage sites, the Tren Maya positions itself as a powerful agent for sustainable development.
At a time when many are re-evaluating what it means to travel meaningfully, these packages seem to ask the right questions: What stories do landscapes tell? How can transportation contribute to cultural preservation? And what does it mean to journey, not just move?
We invite you to share your thoughts and travel plans with us on The Tulum Times’ social media platforms. Let us know which route calls to you most.
