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Tren Maya Launches Winter Travel Packages and Debuts New Year’s Long-Distance ‘Expreso’

A coordinated tourism push pairs bundled rail–air trips with hotel partners to channel holiday demand into Mexico’s southeast.

Overview

  • Sales opened for a slate of winter itineraries running roughly Dec 2 to Jan 20 that bundle AIFA flights on Mexicana, Tren Maya segments, lodging in Grupo Mundo Maya hotels, transfers and guided visits.
  • Published package prices span about 14,760 to 26,826 pesos per person for trips of 4 to 7 days, with routes such as TulumBacalarChetumal and MéridaChichén ItzáValladolid.
  • Tren Maya confirmed its first commercial long‑distance service, El Expreso de Año Nuevo (Dec 29–Jan 1), featuring cabins, a dining car and an onboard New Year’s dinner, with basic and premium options from 22,998 to 28,997 pesos.
  • Bookings are available through official channels including the Tren Maya website and app, WhatsApp, call center, reservation email and physical ticket points.
  • Officials reported reaching the 2025 ridership goal at more than 1.2 million passengers as of Dec 3 and projected up to about 1.38 million by year‑end, while Mexicana will lift flights from 176 to 280 between Dec 15 and Jan 11 to support demand.