52:14 nice gesture of the national guard helping the old lady with her luggage

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing when I saw it during editing.

Tamara and Hank wrote me to let me know that the bus from Campeche Maya Train Station is 50 pesos per person and it drops off across from the Malecon in Campeche. Sunsets in Campeche are AMAZING!

@ElizRued

Ай бұрын

Yes, and they are also building a new transportation line from there, passing by the airport and then going to the center. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYClqbl-h6mZhaw.htmlsi=FLCRugZ_yN9lrfNr

Thank you for making the journey and video, it takes some the confusion and worry away from me making my first trip on the Tren Maya! I'm excited to go because you have detailed and highlighted it so well!

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You out here doing the ground work for us all. Thanks for that video. I appreciate the details. (Arlene & Sergio)You out here doing the ground work for us all.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Share and like is all I ask.

The train ride is so scenic...my family and i would enjoy it...I love long videos especially when they are informative and interesting as yours,i just watch them like movies...keep them coming, nice video...thank you

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's always a balancing act between a long video and short one. I enjoyed making this one and telling the story.

@BrittanyL916

4 ай бұрын

​​@@Mexitplans...question, can i use my US credit card to buy my tickets for train and cabs? I am hoping to visit for summer, will my US phone work or i have to get a phone and service there?

@solanozzz

4 ай бұрын

Hola. Tu tarjeta bancaria puedes usarla sin problema. México Canadá y USA son una sola región para el teléfono, checa tu compañia telefónica. Lleva poco dinero efectivo por algún imprevisto pero no será muy necesario.

@BrittanyL916

4 ай бұрын

​@@solanozzzthanks for your response

@gloriab6274

4 ай бұрын

@@BrittanyL916Dont use your debit or credit cards for local cabs, add it to your profile for didi, I payed with debit card at Cancun airport your bank ask you to accept the charge, but things are slow internet, then they ask me for cash wish is more expensive in dollars than mexican pesos. I end up paying $85 dollar for a 25 minutes ride, my bank charge me $70 because I accept the charge but the cab said wasn’t showing 😡😡, in the way back I took didi cost me $385 charged to my card! Didi is not allowed at airport because to pick you up, only to drop you !

Like a said before, patience, patience , and more patience. It's for anyone that has an flexible schedule. Love the access the train will provide for traveling..."patience" is the word of the coming months. Great work.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

You said exactly what I said at the end of the video. It's great for anyone with a flexible schedule and pack your patience.

Sir you are the best. All your videos have great info. No hype just honest detailed info that is what we need. I so much appreciate your channel.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you and your feedback. Thanks

It’s good to see people employed and working 😅

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Lots of jobs created.

Thank you so much for all your informative trip. I have more information here than anywhere else greatly appreciate. Planning to make the trip the end of June. Let’s hope I can make it to Bacalar,

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

That might be a stretch. I don’t think tracks are even down from Cancun to Bacalar yet or from Escárcega. Maybe in 2025.

Hope you can make a video of the inter-oceanic train as well. 😊

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I plan to as soon as it connects with the Maya Train.

Gran vídeo, gracias por los subtítulos en español. Un saludo desde Veracruz 😊.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Un placer y gracias para sus palabras amables.

Thanks for the information, we are planning a trip on the Mayan train, and this helps a lot.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Monte, this was a great video! Your editing is top-tier…🤗

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁 I really appreciate the compliment. It took me about 16 hours to edit this one. I almost choked my iPad with 100GB worth of footage.

Thanks for the tip on which side has the best views 🤩🤩🤩

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

This video is mostly on the left until we get close to chiapas then I switched to get that stunning view.

Great video

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great video, as usual. Thanks 😊

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it.

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate these videos.

@Mexitplans

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

You did it again Monte. Another great, detailed explanation with visuals to match. I thought the views outside the train looked amazing but maybe after 7 hours, I’d get a little bored too. The extension that will go from Cancun to Playa should be a huge hit. Not sure if you plan to cover it, but if you do, I’ll be watching. Thanks! 👍🏾

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Definitely plan to take it over to Cozumel at some point. That will be a popular route.

Great video, very informative! Thank you. I appreciate knowing about the internet situation. It seems strange they wouldn’t have WiFi.. When you say there’s not much to look at on the ride, I keep thinking… there is SO much to look at!! It’s beautiful all the way from what I can see. 😮

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I’ve seen video of folks coming from Cancun with wifi. There was no wifi going to or coming from Palenque. I was on two different trains. You are looking at the heavily edited 1 hour footage of the most scenic shots out of 16 hours.

Great video! Thanks

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video. Thanks

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

What a journey! Gracias por el video e aprendido mucho, love it! And thanks.

@Mexitplans

2 ай бұрын

De nada. Gracias por su atención.

Chiapas, exotic.

@Mexitplans

3 ай бұрын

Gracias 🙏🏽

Thanks for the updates.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

You bet

Good ❤❤❤❤❤

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

W editing

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

???

Monte you are extremely patience and patience is what it takes to do what you enjoy. I applaud you for the exceptional footage. As mentioned earlier this journey is ideal for those with flexible time. I love the picturesque view at the 27:41 portion of the video, IT’S BEAUTIFUL! Kudos Monte!! #myretirementjourney

@Mexitplans

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. I enjoy sharing these experiences with you all.

The Playa station was to be right in town, but the hotels protested and it's been built quite a distance out. People trying to get from Cancun Airport to Playa will need to take a shuttle bus from the terminals to the Cancun station, and then some form of transport from the Playa station into town; thus they'll certainly continue to be better served by the direct ADO bus as it will be cheaper and faster.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information. Most of the stations are far from town as you saw from the video. On a few of the smaller stations stop in town.

@GrantMcWilliams

4 ай бұрын

The train is scheduled to be 30 min faster from the Cancun airport to the Playa station than the bus. It takes 18 min to drive from the Playa station to downtown. Timewise it's a wash from the airport. I don't know about cost yet. Now if you're coming from downtown Cancun to downtown Playa the bus is faster. Also note that the train is currently running on diesel and not electric so it's limited to 125 kph. On electric it will do 160 kph. I don't know how much of a difference that will make for such a short distance. Still, the train is about 100 times nicer to be on than a bus so even if it was slower and more expensive I'd still take it.

@GreggGordon

4 ай бұрын

@cWilliams Will it truly be 30 minutes quicker? A lot of the bus' travel time goes to first looping through each of all 4 terminals. The shuttle bus that takes you to the train does the same loops. Does that 30 minute quicker train ride include the shuttle bus travel time? Also consider that the walk to and wait for the bus is likely equal to the wait for the shuttle bus. The train option, though, will add on transiting between the shuttle bus and train, waiting for the next train, and transiting between the train and your final transportation.

@GrantMcWilliams

4 ай бұрын

@@GreggGordon The train ride is 30 minutes quicker than the bus from T2 which is that last terminal the bus goes through. I used the last terminal for the bus so I was only calculating journey time, not the time driving through terminal buildings. Yes, the train is 30 minutes faster.

I used my Apple Credit Card to buy tickets. Most phone plans from the major carriers have North America calling and text. It will work just fine.

We are coming coming to the Yucatán in a few weeks and are wondering how geared up and accessible the Tren Maya is for disabled travellers, unfortunately we have travel with a wheelchair. It would be great if you see and answer our question, i enjoy your videos, your laid back nature and accent ! We are coming from England

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Glen. The Maya Train is one of the few modes of transportation that is truly accessible. The section I was supposed to be in for seat 3A was in this section. There is a ton of room in the front of that seat to park a wheelchair and it’s designated for that. I can’t confirm whether or not the elevators are functional in the Merida station or Cancun for that matter. Also the ie tram is accessible. I have seen a passenger board the tram who must have come from the train with a wheelchair. As a note, these probably the most accessible things in Merida. The sidewalks here are horrible. There is a gentlemen who has a channel about getting around here in Merida.

@glenstg

4 ай бұрын

Blimey, thank you for such a fast reply. I thought it might be well set up for access being so new but there is little info about the Tren Maya at all at the moment, understandable being such early days. I have heard many comments the same. Have fun

I saw it in december, didnt take the train but i went from the cancun airport to tulum on the highway and the whole time i was thinking i bet that train doesnt have all the potholes and traffic that the highway has lol. Myself im for this project. As a tourist i genuinely appreciate it but i also respect the fact many do not approve because let's be honest the environment it is in is stunning and to have it plowed over is a tough choice.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

There is definitely conflict with environmentalist but I think this project in the long run will benefit Mexico much more than the damage it's caused. I could be wrong but time will tell the story.

@mazonmartinezfranciscojavi193

4 ай бұрын

No se derribaron tantos arboles como se dice en los periódicos o medios de comunicación, de hecho, algunas vías por donde pasa el tren maya ya estaban, solo se renovaron.

@Mile-long-list

4 ай бұрын

​@Mexitplans you're right. The benefits for this are massive for the people who live there and travel there

I would love to see the train ride to PDC.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Be sure that I will be on that one as well, Soon but not in the 1st couple of weeks.

WOW ... I think flying would be less stressful and certainly faster to go from Merida to Cancun = 1 hour ! AND cheaper too to fly

@Mexitplans

3 ай бұрын

Flying direct is less stressful.

Amazing video bro 🔥🫡

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Static contact tint film would work perfect for that sun through window.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I had to look this up. The windows do have a tint to them but one of those suction shades would be clutch. They sell them at most street lights in Merida so they are also cheap and easy to find.

@anabellagonzalezgarcia9696

4 ай бұрын

El problema d las cortinas para el sol será resuelto. . los nuevos vagones las traerán incluidas, no tardarán mucho ya k son hechos n México pero el diseño es europeo y allá no hay tanto🌞 como para protejerse.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

En Europeo necesitan más sol. ☀️ en México no es el caso tenemos todos que necesitamos.

México les da la bienvenida a que se suban a El Tren Maya una experiencia única en El Mundo 🌎 y no se dejen guiar por medio tradicionales de televisión Son muy tendenciosos! Saludos desde Sinaloa 🇲🇽 y “ Abordo de El Tren Maya con mi familia ya me vi “ 💪🏽💪🏽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Por eso es importante ver experiencias reales y aprender de personas sin prejuicios en el proyecto. Como inmigrante en México, creo que esto es un gran logro para el país.

Hola! Already commented on this video (fantastico!) but I had an irrelevant question. In a past video, you mentioned that your wife has a Frontier pass. I just wanted to know if it has proven to be worthwhile for traveling between MX and US? It might be something I need to add to my budget while I'm planning. I'll check back here for any response. Muchas gracias!!

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

She doesn’t have the pass but she flys on them frequently. She didn’t get the pass because the blackout and taxes made the trips not as convenient as just booking the tickets. We are both Den members but with Delta starting to fly direct to Merida from Atlanta we will probably be on frontier far less.

Sounds like We will be driving 🚗 Our vehicles per the international price for residents and non residents. 😮

@Mexitplans

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. It sucks but it is what it is. Maybe they will change at some point.

Individual seats do turn. I've seen videos were passengers change them.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I’ve ridden in premier class 3 times. There are two adjustments for the upper and lower back. I have no idea how it would be possible turn the seat given how it’s mounted to the metal beam. I would definitely check this out on the next ride. Please forward the video where you saw this.

@JaimeBurciaga

4 ай бұрын

@lans In @DiegoSaulReyna channel called "Diego Saul Reyna Español", in the video titled "Mexico's Mayan train and its real impact, environmental and economic." from January 21st, in minute 6 with 56 seconds, Diego Saul was able to flip his seat direction.There should be a large foot lever at the bottom of the seat.

Do you know if they allow bikes on the train? Thanks

@Mexitplans

3 ай бұрын

I don’t know for sure but I doubt it based on the fact that you only get two bags and there is not a cargo area.

Im curious to know if you can do a round trip from Merida to cancun in the same day. 🤔

@buenoparanada6795

4 ай бұрын

Not now, in the future when more trains are available

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

No. Honestly, with the current schedule you can't go and return from any of the destinations in the same day.

Hey, thanks for the video! Do you know if the special tourist ticket applies to foreign students? I’m a Canadian student looking to get a discounted ticket and can’t seem to find if I’m eligible or not. Thanks :)

@Mexitplans

22 күн бұрын

Not that I know of. I would doubt it. I didn’t get a discount as a permanent resident.

Informative video as always. In reference to the pricing, it seems unfair that permanent or temporary residents have to pay international prices. I have a Cedula de Avecindamiento in Merida that certifies that I reside in Merida, so i don’t know if showing that document will make a difference to obtain the local prices.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree! It was hard for me to want to pay the more expensive price for the tourist class service when 3 days before I was treated fairly. But, it is what it is. I was told only a person with an INE (Mexican Voters card) from the Yucatan peninsula can get local pricing now.

@ibanavillasenor1

4 ай бұрын

If they try to charge me as tourists I would like to see the official writing statement , then I will mention the PROFECO the consumer protection entity to proof check cross information, sometimes people may take advantage or simply misunderstood the directive

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

@@ibanavillasenor1 I think they understood the directive. I feel that it might be political and this way perhaps until after the election.

@ibanavillasenor1

4 ай бұрын

@@Mexitplans 😮😮😮 I will ask profeco and email tren maya , seems odd but maybe they need to change wording instead of locals , should say Mexican nationals

@ibanavillasenor1

4 ай бұрын

@@Mexitplans interesting

Thanks for the video. Did a little exercising on my bike while watching the video. It’s interesting to see a lot of kinks worked out. That Palenque station definitely isn’t ready for prime time 😭 Certainly a stark reminder that things are different in Mexico because that station definitely wouldn’t get an occupancy permit anywhere in the states. Hopefully in future videos you can show us different tourist things to do at different stations. Great to see more locals taking advantage of the train

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Yeah. I was blown away that the station was open. I hope that in the future we can jump on and off and get to places in one day. I would definitely buy a rail pass if that ever becomes a thing.

How can you avoid having a seat in the opposite direction of the train?

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

There are a few seats per car that face in the direction of the engine. The 1st class cabin is directly behind the engine so if you are goin west, select one of those seats. I oointed out the ones in the cabin configuration chapter of this video. Going east almost all seats faced forward.

Great tip about using a US passport card for ID. So no local pricing anymore? No INAPAM discount? No Wi-Fi on the train? Coffee machine broken? I hope they rethink the pricing to make it affordable for people who live here.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Yes. There was definitely things that needed fixing on the first train. On the return trip everything worked well and the crew was more organized and experienced.

If you are temporarily resident you do not qualify as a local rate ? Where can I get more information?

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

No as of 2/15/2024. This was told to me at the Nia Towers building and confirmed at the Ticket office in the Merida Station.

@GrantMcWilliams

4 ай бұрын

We'll see how long that lasts.

@yolandahart1723

4 ай бұрын

I have heard that the INAPAN card gives you discount on ADO tickets. Monte can you please check if it discounts the Tren Maya tickets for residents? Great videos, they are much needed information.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

@@yolandahart1723only folks with a voter card (ine) get a discount as of 2/15. Drivers license, inapm, resident card none receive the discount.

Por un momento pensé que era la rroca 😂

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Jaja Do You Smell What The Rock is Cooking? I need to bulk up!

@efrainjimenez5361

4 ай бұрын

@@Mexitplans good morning greeiting from Veracruz 🇲🇽

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

@@efrainjimenez5361 good Morning.

I am still thinking the same as the last video. I have no idea why this administration keeps opening projects that are not finished. Nobody's dying for waiting 2 or 3 months more, anyways it seems is getting better but far from finishing

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

I just had this discussion earlier. July is the election here and I think they want to say the entire system is open before the election happens. Otherwise, it may never be finished.

Passing until they get the kinks out of the system. 2025-26

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Jaja. 2025 I think it will be running smoothly.

@meatgravylard

4 ай бұрын

​@@Mexitplans wanna bet?

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

No I’m not taking that action. Jaja 😂

Ok, so, Mexican train rides are forcing foreigners into gringo pricing!

@Playami

4 ай бұрын

this is a normal thing for a lot of countries like india, egypt, to name a few, or like using the metro in Madrid... the price for tourist tickets is more expensive

@Mistamannfour

4 ай бұрын

@@Playami As an American, I see this as wrong! In America, we do not charge different prices simply because you are a foreigner/tourist.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Yes in a nutshell. I get it but it sucks when you live here.

@Mexitplans

4 ай бұрын

Not true. Try going to disney as a non florida resident.There are different prices for non-residents.

@ibanavillasenor1

4 ай бұрын

@@Mistamannfourmore @@Mistamannfour