Overview
- The commemorative Expreso de Año Nuevo operated December 29, 2025–January 1, 2026, running from Cancún to Mérida on the long-distance train named P’atal.
- Tren Maya reported full occupancy for the inaugural trip and shared social media images of passengers toasting onboard during the journey.
- The itinerary began with reception at Tulum Airport for arrivals from AIFA and featured visits to the Tulum archaeological zone, Parque del Jaguar, and the Regional Museum of the Eastern Coast.
- The program included a stay in Mérida and a closing in Progreso to see the first sunrise of 2026 and tour the Meteorite Museum.
- Official messaging framed the offering as part of a drive to boost luxury cultural tourism in southeast Mexico, and one outlet reported package prices starting at 22,998 pesos for basic and 28,997 pesos for premium.