Tren Maya Review: Is Mexico's Train WORTH the Hype? 🇲🇽

[@wanderbeard]

¡Gracias a todos los que vieron mi video sobre el Tren Maya! Si eres nuevo en mi canal, tengo más de 30 videos de los últimos meses viajando por México, comenzando en Tijuana. Puedes verlos aquí: kzbin.info/aero/PLk0oTtDFrNetc3eEXlKQma7BhYhJrZcmY&si=VbJeBD8_wJzhGxmg ¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo y comentarios! ¡Leo y respondo a cada uno de ellos personalmente! -------- Thank you to everyone who's watched my video on Tren Maya! If you are new to my channel, I have over 30 videos from the last few months traveling across Mexico, starting in Tijuana. You can see those here: kzbin.info/aero/PLk0oTtDFrNetc3eEXlKQma7BhYhJrZcmY&si=VbJeBD8_wJzhGxmg Thank you very much for your support and comments! I read and respond to every single one personally!

[@analiagarcia761]

🫶🫶🫶🤗☺️

[@JavierJuárez-n1b]

Amigo, realmente problemas de financiación para la construcción del tren maya no hubo, el proyecto se hizo tan solo con lo que los gobiernos anteriores y delincuentes se robaban de la gasolina en los ductos de Pemex a lo que se se llamaba huachicol, en la última etapa se demoró por la oposición en México, que quería hacer quedar mal al presidente Obrador, presentado amparos ante el poder judicial federal, para demorar la obra argumentado cualquier cosa. La obra del tren maya, el aeropuerto Felipe angeles, el aeropuerto de Tulum, el tren interoceánico, y muchísimas obras más que se hicieron durante la administración del ex presidente Manuel López Obrador, son un orgullo de México, y vaya que pusieron en evidencia a los anteriores ex presidentes que no hicieron nada y todo se robaban además de estar saqueando el patrimonio de la nación. saludos y gracias por visitar nuestro país.

[@MaricarmenBuelow]

Thanks for sharing, i can’t wait to ride El Tren Maya 😊❤🎉

[@manuelleon6732]

Saludos desde Jalisco México hermano gracias éso ase que aumente el turismo

[@Quiavini-777]

Great Güero🫡

[@MikeReyes-t7y]

Next year I will be riding the train in vacation, greeting from Chicago.

[@wanderbeard]

Hi Chicago Mike! I was in your city earlier this year as I crossed the US on Amtrak! Went from Montreal to Schenectady to Chicago, then Portland, San Fran, LA and San Diego. Was an awesome time! If you want to check those out, you can do so here, my "North America Tour" playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLk0oTtDFrNesrR4-jtu-iqW7dCeBh0wVp Enjoy your trip in Mexico, you'll have a wonderful time! ✌️

[@Troublemaker-g8r]

Chicago raised here. I miss trains so much since I moved to Texas

[@wanderbeard]

@@Troublemaker-g8r I was in Chicago earlier this year (check out my videos from there), and took Amtrak across the entire US midwest and then down the Pacific coast. Was a fun adventure!

[@TheNavigator1100]

Rail is far better that buses, however Mexico’s rail system was dismantled back in the 1990s to favor bus companies with conflict of interest, the guys dismantling passenger rail were shareholders of many bus companies. Great video!!

[@wanderbeard]

I spent weeks traveling across the US on the train, and have always preferred trains to other modes of transportation. Glad to see some new lines and it sounds like many more are to come.

[@TheNavigator1100]

@ Yes, they are planning other lines throughout central and northern Mexico.

[@joselagunas2481]

Great information ! 👌👏👏👏👏🇲🇽🚆A

[@Rhaspun]

That figures. It's what happen with a subway system that used to be in the Los Angeles area decades ago. GM, a tire company, oil company and another big company company or two had bought the subway system. They wanted to shut it down which they did. To promote car usage.

[@albe7292]

hard to understand if this was a negative or positive comment.

[@VictorLopezMSLP]

Fue muy agradable escuchar tu reseña sin sesgo político, y confirmar así la idea general que tenemos lis mexicanos sobre nuestro tren maya. Bienvenido a México y felicidades 😊😊😊😊

[@wanderbeard]

No me gusta tener discusiones políticas en este canal, solo soy un chico solitario que vaga por el país y experimenta diferentes cosas sobre México. ¡Ha sido increíble y la gente, increíble! ¡Gracias por ver el canal! ✌️ ------- I'm not into having political discussions on this channel, I'm just a solo guy wandering around, experiencing different things about Mexico. It's been awesome, and the people, incredible! Thank you for watching! ✌️

[@XanaxToons]

exacto bro , me gusto mucho el video , hasta se me hizo la piel asi chinita de ver ese tren en mexico , es como ver essos videos de paises desarrollados y solo quedar impresionando y es mi propio mexico . :D

[@luisgustavomorenotovar3864]

Los chairos lamebitas bien apuntados a decir que es una gran obra. Mmdas quedas es lo que son.

[@diosdelcielo]

Welcome to México...i hope you enjoy it.....saludos desde xalapa Veracruz

[@wanderbeard]

Mexico has been amazing over the four months I've been here. So many great places, so much good food, and the most wonderful people I've met anywhere! Gracias por invitarme. ✌

[@familyandfriends3519]

​@@wanderbeardplease go back to US please from Mexico

[@rafaelvelazquez4682]

You said something almost nobody says about trains: they are really safe, and one train equals hundreds of accidents less in the road. Nice video!

[@wanderbeard]

Yes, trains are infinitely safer than buses, cars and usually airplanes. Having travelled many thousands of kilometers across Mexico, having the train was a nice alternative. Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@lorenzorodriguez6478]

ama a mexico y disfruta a mexico gracias por visitarnos

[@wanderbeard]

¡Gracias por invitarme! México ha sido un anfitrión increíble estos últimos meses. ✌️ ------------------- Thank you for having me! Mexico has been an incredible host these past months. ✌️

[@MacheteFrenzzy]

I will go next year, I am so excited. I just know my parents and my children will love it. see you soon mexico

[@wanderbeard]

Enjoy the trip! I think you will have an incredible time! ✌️

[@y4v_]

I'm going to México next year too. Now I got a good reason to study my spanish. 😎

[@ignaciodavidramonramirez1091]

@y4v_ I suggest that you make friends who are Mexican or who speak Spanish, so that your learning goes faster and better. Believe me, even for us who speak Spanish, it is not that easy (formally). Greetings from Mexico, everyone is welcome.

[@jenny00698]

🇲🇽TANKS 11

[@familyandfriends3519]

STAy in US please

[@salvador509-r8v]

I am happy that this train is increasing the turism in my state Campeche,before the train it was practically forgoten by turism and now i see more tourists but sadly not in my city because the train dont pass there but it still benefits us because the money is spend in all the state including my city Ciudad del Carmen,good review!

[@wanderbeard]

I almost made a visit to Ciudad del Carmen along my travels, but the timing didn't work out. Looked like a lovely city! I agree that overall, it will be of benefit. Campeche (my next two videos), was a beautiful city, and I mentioned a few times how surprised I was that most people don't think to go there when visiting Mexico. I think the train will help with the whole area. Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! ✌️

[@gloriab6274]

Will be nice if we have some tours to visit all town around train maya stations, more important for tourism if they can trust transportation to be safe and trusted to take them from tren maya station to towns and back! Im from Baja California and visit Cancun, Valladolid and Merida, wonderful trip, the only upside down was transportation to hotels, and the worst experience in Cancun Airport! But we love Tren Maya and the towns we visited , we will be back! ❤❤

[@wanderbeard]

@@gloriab6274 I've heard nothing but bad stuff about the Cancun airport. Chaotic, and a very unpleasant. Glad you enjoyed the train though! :)

[@paisapaisa3759]

Movimiento ciudadano was the problem

[@msergio0293]

Lo malo de Campeche son los campechanos 😭😭

[@MrRibonu]

Very nice they announced a new train line from Mexico city-queretaro-guadalara next. And its starting construction april 2025

[@wanderbeard]

I'd read about that, and think it's an awesome route for the train. Maybe they can even connect it to the old Eiffel train station in Guanajuato as well! The more trains the better! Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@MrRibonu]

@wanderbeard and it seems they learned a lesson from tren maya since they're planning on having the station downtown where the old stations are instead of outside the city like tren maya.

[@wanderbeard]

I think it will probably depend on the historical significance too. Merida for example, the train line goes under the city, instead of through the downtown, so maybe that's an option. I didn't mind the stations where they were, as it gave them a chance to really stand out and look unique in each place. But I also understand it makes them more difficult to get to and from, for many people.

[@meatgravylard]

Train line under Merida? Where?

[@wanderbeard]

It was moved outside the city in the end. The original plans were for it to be underground, but my information was old. :)

[@MarcosGarduno-y2l]

Gracias por promover nuestro tren maya a los norteamericanos esto es algo muy bueno para que nuestra gente del área del sur de México tenga cada día mas auge y esa zona progrese y no haya tanta pobreza.❤🎉

[@wanderbeard]

Gracias por ver mi video. Fue un placer viajar en el nuevo tren y brindar una reseña honesta sobre la experiencia. No muchas personas en los EE. UU. o Canadá saben que existe ni lo beneficioso que será para tanta gente. ------ thank you for watching, it was my pleasure to ride the new train and provide an honest review about the experience. Not many people in the US or Canada even know it exists, or how beneficial it will be for so many people.

[@JoeGarza-vg5ib]

Gracias brother por darnos la oportunidad de conocer nuestro tren maya ! Muy buen video brother! Lo saludo desde Montana usa.

[@wanderbeard]

@@JoeGarza-vg5ib Gracias por ver el vídeo, ¡me alegro de que lo hayas disfrutado! ✌

[@teresamontoya3922]

ESTADOUNIDENSES 😊

[@yazz-m]

Thank you very much for your videos without subtitles, they help me understand and learn your English language. Greetings from Mexico City

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful. There's both English and Spanish subtitles available if you're not sure about some of the things I say too. I can mumble or talk too fast sometimes. Good luck with your English studies!

[@yazz-m]

@@wanderbeard Visit El Cuyo and Celestun beaches in Yucatan

[@JoeDaye-g6k]

what a way to travel,comfortable and new, priced reasonable. All the scenery and heat are free. I understand its a lot of work and expense composing these videos but they are very informative, safe travels, looking forward yo following all future adventures, Happy Trails.

[@wanderbeard]

Yeah, it really was a great experience, and I'm glad I decided to check it out the train ride. Great scenery the entire ride as well. Lots more adventures to come ✌️❤️

[@mayangoddess9949]

I am totally excited about TREN MAYA. Because I'm seriously anticipating the connection from CHETUMAL to CANCUN & MERIDA. 🎉 This is unbelievable! 😮

[@wanderbeard]

The whole route is complete now, as of this week. I hoe you get a chance to experience it and enjoy it! ✌

[@mayangoddess9949]

This means that those of us living in Northern Belize will have quick & easier access to the states of Quintana Roo & Campeche. AWESOMENESS! 😅

[@wanderbeard]

I will be in Belize soon as I continue my travels beyond Mexico. Excited to visit!

[@mayangoddess9949]

I'm truly happy about the proximity. 😍

[@Playami]

i had a situation where the train actually got 5 minutes under the time they said we would arrive... its still a work in progress and I'm glad the new president wants to continue the trend of trains and actually wants to build twice as much railways as Obrador did... so its a great time to be in México.

[@wanderbeard]

Agreed, I think it's a much better option than another highway for more cars, or more dangerous routes where accidents can happen. I think with time, and the expansion of the network of trains, it will only get better and better. I'm excited to see how it progresses! Thank you for watching! ✌️

[@GoldenSte]

Complaining about 5 mins.

[@Playami]

@@GoldenSte no one was complaining, i said i was 5 minutes EARLY... that's a good thing

[@mgallegos1982]

5 minutes,? 5 minutes.? Really,?

[@Playami]

@@mgallegos1982 yeah.. 5 minutes early!... as in... that's a good thing! it's always better to be early than late, FFS

[@efrenmontalvo]

Thank you for visit Mexico. You are Welcome

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you! It's been a great trip so far, Mexico and the Mexican people are amazing!

[@familyandfriends3519]

​@@wanderbeardstay in US please from Mexico

[@wanderbeard]

@@familyandfriends3519 I'm not from the US, why would I stay there?

[@familyandfriends3519]

@@wanderbeard really my apologies

[@wanderbeard]

@familyandfriends3519 I also don't think it's right to put everyone in the same bucket just because of where they are from. There are many many good people everywhere, and asking them to not visit places is how we have so much hate today. We should all try to be nicer to each other.

[@NunyaBizness-z8f]

i did Merida to Campeche in October and it was still a work in progress. Will go back as soon as the route to Bacalar is open. The 50% discount to members of INAPAM sure helps.

[@wanderbeard]

Yeah, I think what's been accomplished already is amazing, given the short span of time. That route to Bacalar should be open next year sometime, I think? The discounts are great, and that's how all pricing should be, to most benefit those who live the closest, or who are in special categories. Thank you for watching! ✌️

[@silvis1707]

@@NunyaBizness-z8f yeah Bacalar is one place to visit for sure is awesome and the largest lake in Mexico is there!

[@samanthashc6990]

Aún no he viajado por este tren Maya, pronto lo haré; por lo visto todo marcha bien, parece ser muy seguro. Gracias por informar sobre tu trayecto de Palenque a Campeche.

[@wanderbeard]

@@samanthashc6990 Una vez que pruebes el tren, ¡cuéntame también qué te pareció! :)

[@marcgusser]

Im glad you like it! For us in the south is awesome. It brought a lot of jobs to this side of Mexico.

[@wanderbeard]

Yes, I think it will help a lot, especially in the long term. I really enjoyed the ride, and hope others will take the train too! ✌️

[@Jesus-q8x8q]

It's great that you liked the trip. In my opinion, I can't afford to travel but the places you visit are impressive.

[@wanderbeard]

I travel very cheaply, nothing flashy or upscale for me. I think that a lot of travel can be done affordably if people take the time to plan and research. I may release a video soon going over some of my best tips for getting around Mexico on a budget. Thank you for watching, I hope you check out some of my other videos as well! ✌️

[@alexb8689]

Great video, hope you enjoyed the ride bearded man, greetings from Mazatlán, you got yourself a new subscriber.

[@wanderbeard]

Mazatlan! Home of the crazy number of new skyscrapers! I loved Mazatlan, the beach and malecon were incredible, and you have one awesome nature park/aquarium there too! If you get a chance, check out my videos from Mazatlan, and let me know what you think! Thanks for watching, welcome aboard!

[@Pete379Xra]

The wife and I had just spent 2 weeks in Merida, on our ADO bus ride back to Cancun we got behind an oversized load on the toll rode. There had to be about 5 or 6 truck in the convoy. We rode beside the convoy for about 10 or 15 miles until the convoy pulled over at one of the few plazas to let traffic get around. To our surprise it was an entire Tren Maya train loaded on flatbed trailers going down the toll road. We were pleasantly surprised to see the famous Tren Maya train going down the road.

[@wanderbeard]

Ha! How funny is that? I know there was talk of adding more trains to the schedule, as the ones they already have along that route are pretty full. Must have been cool to see! Thanks for watching and commenting! ✌️

[@othello326]

This video was so well done. We need more Wanderbeard!

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much, greatly appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the video, lots more to come! ✌

[@EduReynoso-v6h]

Mi deseo mas grande es que se la pase increíble en todo su viaje por México y que mi pais le de lo que estaba buscando 😊😊😊

[@wanderbeard]

¡Muchas gracias! Mi viaje ha sido muy largo, de muchos meses, y México ha sido maravilloso en todo momento. Gente y lugares maravillosos, mucha historia. ¡Todo lo mejor! ✌ --------------- Thank you very much! My trip has been very long, over many months now, and Mexico has been wonderful the entire time. Wonderful people and places, so much history. All the best! ✌

[@maxayala6710]

thanks a lot for sharing your riding experience let me tell u your honest review will help so many people down the road . sr. Barba maravilla excelente video Gracias !

[@marcoherrera5075]

Will be visiting soon. Can't wait

[@wanderbeard]

Enjoy and happy trails! You will have a wonderful time! ✌️

[@coco8110]

Me too, I will take the train in Merida and from there I will leave for Cancun to spend a few days

[@wanderbeard]

@@coco8110 Enjoy the ride! Please let me know how you liked it afterwards! ✌

[@coco8110]

@@wanderbeard thanks, great video bye the way

[@elmeticheweb]

¡Chingón, Don WanderBeard! ¡Poco a poco vamos ir limpiando de gente malhecha y displicente para progresar!

[@wanderbeard]

¡Gracias por ver el vídeo, lo aprecio mucho! ✌️ ------- Thank you for watching, I appreciate it very much! ✌️

[@bpkg1308]

Hubieras empezado con obrador cuando se fue a saludar a la mamá del chapo. O cuando no hizo nada contra el narco, o cuando el narco dono millones a sus campañas politicas desde el 2006. Pero bueno. Lo hecho, hecho esta verdad?

[@JulioCesarSanchezTorres]

Seguramente no eres mexicano ​@@bpkg1308

[@bpkg1308]

@@JulioCesarSanchezTorres de chilpancingo. Que te hace pensar que no soy mexicano?

[@EláguilaReal-g4q]

@@bpkg1308 ay mi gente. Ustedes quieren q obrador terminara de limpiar todo el marranero q isieron los Prianistas

[@consuelocoronado1105]

Gracias por promover nuestro hermoso Tren Maya. Bendiciones y larga vida para usted 🙋🙏

[@wanderbeard]

Gracias por ver mi video, espero que también veas algunos de mis otros videos. ✌️ ------ Thank you for watching my video, I hope you will check out some of my other videos as well. ✌️

[@isabelh.6437]

Great review! One thing you should say about the project is that the main reason it was built was to increase the economy in the southern part of Mexico which had been abandoned for decades!

[@wanderbeard]

Yeah, there's definitely areas that feel lacking, as I've journeyed all across Mexico. Baja Mexico needs a train from north to south too. That would be amazing for over there as well. Thanks for watching!

[@gerardorockerman69]

Well, the train ended up costing three times more than planned.

[@wanderbeard]

@@gerardorockerman69 Name an infrastructure project that's ever come in on budget. The cost of the project, like everything else went way up from the pandemic and other issues, like global supply chains, etc.

[@mauriciotorrez9714]

I love it!❤ looks nice!

[@wanderbeard]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@gonzalocarbonell8298]

Un gran saludo y gracias por tu objetividad al realizar este documental basado en tu propia experiencia vivida y relatada en tu video... Gracias ❤

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras, ¡me alegro de que hayas disfrutado del vídeo! ¡Espero que veas otros también! ✌️ ---------- Thank you very much for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you will check out some others as well! ✌️

[@armandoperez7967]

I love it! More trains and less highways! This should be done here in the states!

[@wanderbeard]

1000% agree, trains are such a great way to transport people around, and it's equally as frustrating in Canada, with the lack of trains apart from the one main (slow) route across the country. Thanks for watching, please check out some of my other videos! ✌

[@frankAaronBether]

Hello, I didn't know you until I found your video traveling on the new Mayan train through the mythical Mayan area of the Mexican peninsula. I understand that they are going to put Wi-Fi on the train, which due to logistical problems it did not yet have... I liked your content, I will definitely watch your other videos and subscribe. Greetings from Aguascalientes Mexico ✌🏻

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching! Yeah, no wifi, but everything else was great (and even the lack of wifi wasn't a huge deal). Thank you for checking out my other videos. Over 30 more from Mexico plus US and Canada. ✌️

[@robertwalsh1724]

Thanks!

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much Robert! Glad you enjoyed the video, I appreciate the tip! ✌😊

[@MiguelTena-y5q]

Hello there! I`m mexican, from the north, Chihuahua state. Thanks a lot for your terrific narrative about Tren Maya. Thanks, thanks, viva Mèxico! Bytheway, I traveled already from Cancùn to Mèrida, nice experience too.

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching! I'd love to do another adventure through the northern part of the country as well, including Chihuahua. Glad you enjoyed the Tren Maya video! The Yucatan area has been a fantastic experience! ✌️

[@MiguelTena-y5q]

@@wanderbeard Hi! In Chihuahua we have the CheP train crossing around the Sierra Madre Occidental, from Creel to Los Mochis in Sinaloa state. Also is an excellent experience. Come over and vist us. Regards.

[@denniscanepaaguilar4871]

A few days ago the other half of the circuit was inaugurated and it is now complete, now it will be quite an adventure to travel through it 🚆

[@wanderbeard]

Yeah, I made a post over on my Facebook page about the completion. Very cool to see it all done! Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@jessxavi1963]

Se ve hermoso lugar ,, y dentro del tren luce impresionante.

[@wanderbeard]

Gracias por ver mi video. El tren fue una experiencia muy agradable para quienes lo usan por primera vez. Limpio, cómodo y todos fueron muy amables. ✌️ --------- Thank you for watching my video, the train was a really nice experience as a first-time rider. Clean, comfortable and everyone was very friendly. ✌️

[@chiogaxiola3340]

Thank You for sharing. Great Video!

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching! I really appreciate it! I hope you check out some other videos as well! ✌

[@carlosm.2818]

Great video of Tren Maya.. Your videos are so informative... Great Channel overall.. Viva Mexico 😀

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much, I am glad you are enjoying the videos on my channel. More to come from Mexico (and beyond!) ✌️

[@liberatohernandez]

Un video completo gracias por visitar nuestro Mexico y disfrutar de su nuevo y novedoso Tren Maya

[@wanderbeard]

México ha sido increíble y me alegro mucho de haberme tomado el tiempo de ver lo más que pude. Tuve una gran experiencia con Tren Maya y espero que muchos otros también la tengan. ✌️ ------ Mexico has been amazing, and I'm really glad I've taken the time to see as much of it as possible! Had a great experience with Tren Maya and I hope many others do as well! ✌️

[@familia__flores]

Thank you for supporting the Tren Maya and encouraging English-speaking tourists to travel using the Tren Maya. You earned a new subscriber.

[@wanderbeard]

It was a fantastic experience, and I do hope others will give it a try as well! Thank you for watching and subscribing! Hope you will check out some of my other videos as well, I have over 40 just from Mexico! ✌️

[@El-Serg-Marihuanazo4T]

Hey man thanks for giving México a try!

[@wanderbeard]

Mexico's been awesome! Traveled all across this country, only to find nothing but great people, fascinating history, great cities and delicious food! What's not to like! :)

[@El-Serg-Marihuanazo4T]

@@wanderbeard That's so cool dude lol heck yeah! So, it's just because here in the U.S.A. citizens are, almost unconsciously, convinced by government or I'm not sure how to put that, but that traveling outside of the U.S.A is "bad" m'kay and you "lose all your american rights" m' kay...and that is so discouraging. I got buddies that would never travel to México or anywhere, man they don't know what they're missing out on. Even if it's not México. You got to travel to gain empathy for people and I'm sure it's made you a happier person to discover what's beyond the U.S.A. TAKE CARE!

[@wanderbeard]

@@El-Serg-Marihuanazo4T It's the same in Canada for me as well. Lots of people who think the rest of the world is a death trap or something. Traveling heals the soul and widens your perspective. And I hope through my (many many) videos from Mexico, I manage to show at least some people that Mexico is amazing!

[@El-Serg-Marihuanazo4T]

Did you go to Bacalár and Tulúm in Quintana Roo? Bacalár has a fortress dude and it was how the Mayans defended themselves from the invading pirates it's Soo sick lol. Tulum has many Ruins along de cliff above the shoreline.

[@El-Serg-Marihuanazo4T]

@@wanderbeard assuming you have, what parts of Jalisco of you been to?

[@Sidharta-u3u]

Gracias por su video, lo disfrute mucho❤🙏

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias por ver el vídeo, me alegra saber que te ha gustado. ✌️ -------------------- Thank you very much for watching, I am glad to know you enjoyed the video! ✌️

[@raymundoguillen8903]

Thank you sir for showing the world how beautiful and nice is our country and still more to come in the next few years Mexico will much much better.

[@wanderbeard]

Mexico is a beautiful country, I can't wait to see how it continues to grow and develop. 👍

[@Thomas1980]

Super good Video! BIG LIKE and Thumbs Up! 👍

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! All the best! ✌️

[@mikin87]

Thanks my friend for an honest opinion and for the great tour you just gave us.

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching! I really appreciate it! ✌

[@djdiegopech]

Nice, arriba el tren maya uno de los mejores de México 🇲🇽 y turismo al 100% ❤❤

[@wanderbeard]

It's beneficial to all. Tourists and locals. The locals prices for the train are very cheap too, lower than ADO even.

[@danielcarrilloochoa4372]

Vaya primera ves que me sale un video, de un extranjero grabando el tren maya, el tren es muy hermoso y las vistas tambien, y lo que es aun mas increible es que en los proximos años habran muchos trenes de pasajeros por todo mexico

[@wanderbeard]

¡Me alegra que hayas disfrutado del vídeo! El Tren Maya fue una experiencia muy agradable y una forma estupenda de conocer parte del país. ¡Espero poder recomendarlo a otras personas como resultado de mis viajes! ✌️ --------- I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Tren Maya was a very nice experience, and a great way to see some of the country! I hope I can help recommend it to other people as a result of my travels! ✌️

[@jessxavi1963]

Estoy ansioso por el tren queretaro Mexico , sin duda disfrutar un buen viaje y olvidarme del maldito tráfico y pues más seguro viajar en tren

[@wanderbeard]

@@jessxavi1963 Para mí los trenes son la mejor manera de viajar, son cómodos, no hay tráfico, son seguros y puedes levantarte y moverte si lo necesitas. ----------- For me, trains are the best way to travel, they're comfortable, no traffic, safe and you can get up and move around if you need to.

[@yahairarivera9166]

Excelente como siempre ❤ admiro tu gran trabajo por mi México 🎉 así los güeros se informan mejor 😊

[@wanderbeard]

Me da mucha alegría saber que los videos que he estado haciendo han tenido una buena impresión, para mí eso significa que lo estoy haciendo bien. Espero que la gente disfrute y aprenda de lo que he hecho sobre México. ¡Viva México! ------------- It makes me very happy to know that the videos I've been making have had a good impression, for me that means I'm doing well. I hope people enjoy and learn from what I've done about Mexico. Viva Mexico!

[@yahairarivera9166]

​@@wanderbeard you're an amazing human being! Thanks!

[@wanderbeard]

I don't know if I'm "amazing", I'm just happy that people are enjoying what I have been sharing. ✌️😊

[@Senik2777]

4T morena 🇲🇽😎💪🏽

[@Alan-tejeda-4623]

La 4tranza del kks

[@Senik2777]

@Alan-tejeda-4623 ahora dilo sin llorar xochilover 😂

[@Alan-tejeda-4623]

@@Senik2777 😂😂 luego luego salto el chairo a defender a su Diosito 🧓🏾

[@luciasss457]

⁠​⁠@@Alan-tejeda-4623¿Explicas la tranza?

[@gustavocl.3240]

X2. Todavía no entiendes que no entiendes. Tiene que venir una persona extranjera a decir lo que todo ya sabemos y que algunos como tú no quieren ver​@@Alan-tejeda-4623

[@danielguevara7791]

Estas bien informado de Mexico, buen viaje y felicidades

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias por ver mi vídeo y tus amables palabras. ✌️ ------ Thank you very much for watching my video, and your kind words. ✌️

[@cmdgdl]

This train has a very strong meaning for most Mexicans, it was a project of former President Lopez Obrador, who proved what can be done by rejecting corruption and allocating those resources into these kind of projects. For many of us, the greatest President Mexico has ever had.

[@wanderbeard]

I've heard from a lot of people who both love Obrador and Morena Party, and those that hate them. To me, as an outsider, I think that his party and his leadership (along with Sheinbaum now) are trying to make things better for Mexico and its people. I cannot say for sure as I do not know enough about the political side of things, this is just my opinion. I *will* say that what people in the US/Canada/etc think Mexico is like, is far from the reality. Mexico is a fast growing country with many very good things going for it. And the nicest people I've met anywhere. ✌️

[@TheDistrictanimal]

Comment from a train supporter, they created a documentary about the construction of the work, it is on KZbin and the effort and dedication to fulfill it is impressive.

[@wanderbeard]

I will check out the documentary for sure! Thanks!

[@doingtime20]

Rejecting corruption 😂 oh god my belly could hurt laughing at that. Morena is at least as corrupt as PRI. Building a train doesn't change that fact.

[@Dr.House92]

​@@doingtime20Like all parties filled with politicians, u have some that really wanna see their country move forward, and others who are just opportunistic and greedy. That happens in all countries. Either way this train really showcased that Mexico has the skill and will to actually build up their infrastructure, and that's a great thing. Passenger trains will be making a comeback in Mexico, one from Mexico City to the border of Texas and the other through the Pacific to Sonora. People will enjoy traveling and witnessing Mexicos beautiful landscape.

[@consuelocoronado1105]

Me suscribo y le reitero mi agradecimiento por la promoción del Tren Maya.

[@zeferinoes577]

Me Caiste bien mi Gringo tienes muy buen contenido en tu Canal voy a Suscribirme al Canal y a dejar el Poderoso Like 👍 saludos desde Zacatecas México 🇲🇽

[@wanderbeard]

Gracias por tus amables palabras, me alegra que te guste mi canal y mis videos. ¡También te agradezco que te hayas suscrito! ¡Todo lo mejor! ✌️ ------ Thank you for the kind words, I am glad you like my channel and videos. I appreciate you subscribing as well! All the best! ✌️

[@miguelpaulin1]

Congratulations Wander, great work! i think your perspective is objective, without politics view

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Just wanted to give a straight forward review for others to watch. ✌️

[@rafaelhernandez6125]

Great video thank you for sharing with us;;

[@wanderbeard]

@@rafaelhernandez6125 thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! ✌️

[@mathcow]

Really great video. I really enjoyed the part about the history and controversy

[@wanderbeard]

Haha, the controversy discussion in the comments has been the best part! 🤣 Thanks for watching. ✌️

[@ramonochoa7267]

Gracias por tu video informativo. Thanks for this informative video.

[@wanderbeard]

You're very welcome! Glad to know that the information was good! ✌️

[@joseluisarcosv.4274]

Excelente video. Gracias por visitar Palenque y sur de México

[@wanderbeard]

¡Muchas gracias por ver el vídeo! Palenque fue una ciudad genial, la comida en la Taquería “El pelón” también estuvo excelente. ✌️ ------ Thank you very much for watching! Palenque was a great city, the food at Taqueria “El pelón” was excellent as well! ✌️

[@yomerito3320]

There’s no underground portion of the train in Merida, what changes is that between Merida and Cancun the railway is electrified instead of using combustion. The underground was at the very beginning of the project but changed because people didn’t want the train to go into the city, and then they used the land to construct La Plancha park which was a good decision in my opinion.

[@wanderbeard]

Oh! Good to know, someone on the train had actually told me that it was underground through there (and I didn't get that far on the train for this journey). Parks and green spaces are always great uses of land too, so that's also great to hear! Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@jimmiller1686]

anyone using the Maya Train is helping to destroy the local flora and fauna, the cenotes, the trees. see recent English-language articles from the Yucatan Times which provide details. it's sickening what the government is doing, plus they're losing tons of money doing it.

[@wanderbeard]

Funny how most people I spoke to, seemed to be really happy with the train service. That they took the time to recover almost 8000 artifacts along the route, shows that at least some care went into the process. And yes, they had to cut down trees. Did you expect them to just plow through them? I don't think it's "sickening", as it's helping a lot of people from poorer communities with new opportunities. It's not meant to be a profitable operation, it's about increasing the transportation options. Way better than building more highways. And since when is it a government's responsibility to be profitable? It's a service to the public. It WILL increase tourism to the area as well.

[@wanderbeard]

Looks like the original comment was deleted. Here's what I was replying to: @jimmiller1686 • 19 minutes ago anyone using the Maya Train is helping to destroy the local flora and fauna, the cenotes, the trees. see recent English-language articles from the Yucatan Times which provide details. it's sickening what the government is doing, plus they're losing tons of money doing it.

[@yomerito3320]

Yeah, no worries I figured what happened. But people forget that most of the railway already existed so they just made it wider for safety reasons and about the cenotes only one was damaged and when that went to the news the government made the construction company correct the errors not completely but at least they addressed the issue, of course people only believe what they want to believe. And remember this is the same government that rescued the Texcoco lake, so it’s not that they go constructing things without any consideration.

[@liltatorvert5583]

First time watching and I enjoyed the information given !

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it! I have over 30 other videos from Mexico along with many others, I hope you will check some of those out as well! ✌

[@jesusnerim.2219]

Gracias por tu video, eres siempre bienvenido a México . Saludos

[@wanderbeard]

México ha sido maravilloso e increíblemente amable. ¡Gracias por vernos! ✌️ --------- Mexico has been wonderful and incredibly kind. Thank you for watching! ✌️

[@bonjamaste1984]

Thanks for the video I recently moved from the Yucatán peninsula to Oaxaca and I've been waiting to ride that train until the entire route is open. It's a great progress report much appreciated!

[@wanderbeard]

It was a fun experience for sure. People seemed happy with it. Oaxaca is a great city!

[@Javier_y_sus_hijos]

Excelente vídeo 🎉❤muy buena información.

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias por ver el vídeo. ¡Me alegro de que te haya gustado! ¡Echa un vistazo también a algunos de mis otros vídeos! ✌️ ------------ Thank you very much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Please check out some of my other videos as well! ✌️

[@rggfishing5234]

Glad to see trains making a resurgence in México! I had the opportunity to take an overnight train from Cancún to Palenque many years ago, in the early 1970s. The cars were beautiful, but a bit run-down, old Pullman cars from the US. My friend and I had individual bunk beds in the sleeper car. It was difficult to sleep as the train tracks were uneven, which made for a rocky ride. The trip took 12 hours. Palenque, by the way, was spectacular.

[@wanderbeard]

I'm happy to see new trains too. It's such a nice way to travel. The new tracks for this new train are really smooth. Thanks for watching, hope you check out some of my other videos too! ✌️

[@franciscofarias4453]

Un saludo amigo soy nuevo en tu canal gracias por tus videos!👍

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias por encontrarme y espero que disfrutes de todos mis numerosos videos! ✌️ -------------- Thank you very much for finding me, and I hope you enjoy all of my many videos! ✌️

[@jesusladrondeguevaraparra7998]

Gracias por visitar México

[@wanderbeard]

México ha sido maravilloso y todos han sido muy amables. ¡Un país fantástico para recorrer y explorar! ✌️ ------ Mexico has been wonderful and everyone has been very friendly. Great country to travel through and explore! ✌️

[@Guti-Rey]

GREAT JOB WANDERBEARD, LOOKS LIKE A GREAT EXPERIENCE! CAN"T WAIT TO EXPLORE THAT RIDE!

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching! I really enjoyed the train experience, and hope others will check it out too! ✌️

[@JOSEPHXsMusic]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@wanderbeard]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Hopefully.yoi will check out some of my other videos. I have over 30 from Mexico. All the best! ✌️

[@alejandramoreno6625]

I just travelled from Merida to Valladolid and it was so comfortable and fast, I don't want to travel any other way.

[@wanderbeard]

Say it louder for the people who said it was a waste of money! Did you find it was pretty busy too?

[@toringmort4231]

No te lo crees perdedor

[@Papi1509]

Gracias por mostrar nuestro mexico querido, sus lados como son

[@wanderbeard]

Happy to do so! I've made about 30 videos now from Mexico, and have many more to come. Thank you for watching! ✌️

[@mrperfecto2758]

Very nice! Thanks for the amazing video.

[@wanderbeard]

Thanks for watching my video! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ✌️

[@ramonurquiza1982]

Great job. Thank you buddy

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it! I hope you'll check out some other videos as well! ✌️

[@Necio8783LetrasOfficial]

Ty for the love brother we progressing has a Country much love from Piedras Negras Coahuila Mexico

[@wanderbeard]

Mexico is awesome, been a great place to travel at my own speed. So much great history, amazing people, and wonderful food. Thanks for watching! ✌

[@vipmobileshopdetail]

I enjoy this great video sir. Welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching, I really appreciate it. Mexico has been a lot of fun, and full of great people!

[@pasofino2199]

Impecable review, thanks for input.

[@wanderbeard]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much, I hope you'll check out some of my other videos too!

[@sherrlynntreanor-v3w]

Nice I gotta check this out, so clean

[@wanderbeard]

Was the best train experience I've had since I was in Japan 20 years ago :)

[@rubiocitywalks]

63k views and counting! Excellent work Mr Beard! 😁

[@wanderbeard]

Now my top video on my channel, and I'm kind of blown away. Never expected to get this kind of attention on a silly train video. 😂

[@rubiocitywalks]

@wanderbeard it's a trending topic I guess! Makes sense given the debate it's caused. Hopefully it'll surpass 100k!

[@wanderbeard]

@@rubiocitywalks If it passes 100k, I may have to throw myself a little celebration. It's already my most viewed video now :)

[@stacymalibu1967]

Felicidades congrats

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias, aprecio que te tomes el tiempo de revisar mi canal y dejar un comentario! :) ------------------ Thank you very much, I appreciate you taking the time to check out my channel and leave a comment! :)

[@RigobertoMunoz-f5u]

First time seeing your video. It is a very interesting video, thanks for share with us your experience. I’m a Mexican living in USA and I hope I could go to enjoy this amazing experience very soon!

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have many other videos from different parts of Mexico if you are interested in seeing more. Check out the Mexico playlist here, with 36 videos (so far!) kzbin.info/aero/PLk0oTtDFrNetc3eEXlKQma7BhYhJrZcmY ✌️

[@austinbonifacio2471]

Wow wow what a great expérience You had during thé first time…….. I wish I could do it myself…… you are lucky🎉🎉🎉. I live at the northern part of Mexico, sonora. So for me is very difficult to go all the way down there. I congratulate you and I wish to see more videos in you channel. By the way, I’m Mexican and you have a great talent and patience to explain in detail about the tren maya. I already subscribed to this great channel. See ya’Later. Tony Quezada from Hermosillo.

[@wanderbeard]

I would love to do another tour through Northern Mexico sometime in the future. It was a large area that I didn't explore much of, instead visiting Baja California instead (you can see all my videos from there as well on my channel). Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@Kaldosinho]

Great video I enjoyed it from start to finish. Very good info on what to expect. Hopefully one day I'll get to experience it firsthand.

[@wanderbeard]

I hope you get to enjoy it as well, for me personally, it was a great experience! ✌️

[@taraalma2]

welcome to Mexico, sir. hope you enjoy it.

[@wanderbeard]

Thanks! Mexico has been awesome, I've been traveling across the country now for a few months, from Tijuana to the Yucatan, and it's been a wonderful journey.

[@juniornicolas4130]

GRACIAS POR VISITAR A MÉXICO Y AL TREN MAYA SALUDOS DONDE QUEIRA QUE ESTES QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA CON MUCHOS DE VIDA Y SALUD..

[@PonchoANS7]

While not perfect, this line shows the government is willing to invest in passenger lines. Here's hoping the plans for more lines go through.

[@wanderbeard]

Exactly, the old saying is "Perfect is the enemy of good" and I think this is a very good start. So much more convenient than driving, faster than the bus. For locals and citizens, it's an even better deal. Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@Zefiel99]

@@wanderbeard Is it really faster than the bus? That'd be news to me. For me the damage to the caves and underground acquifer is not worth the slight increase in convenience for travel. All of the spots the train 'links' were already linked before by a very efficient road network. Last I checked, All of the ticket prices for the train are way pricier than any bus, kind of cancelling the better deal for locals and citizens. Locals complained they didn't need a train network and on the contrary the construction divided communities, literally splitting them apart. These are all facts, but the conversation around the train has been very very politically charged so it's difficult to approach.

[@HikaruTorres-o6p]

​​@@wanderbeard there's not WiFi in tourist class, just in premier class. But even sometimes failes like cell phone mobile data. Train Maya has minor details to henhence yet. i'd tell you It has been the most important and ambicious mexican MegaProyect since decades. It's almost perfect but not yet. Actually is planned Train Maya arrive to Guatemala and Belize😮 and they are negotiating with Mexico. Good video 👍 and welcome to México😊

[@wanderbeard]

Yes, I think overall it's a very good start, especially with how fast it all happened. It doesn't need to be perfect in my opinion either, I think that if it provides a good service and helps both locals and tourists with another travel option, then it is a success :) Thank you very much for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you will check out some of my other videos too, as I have MANY from Mexico ✌️

[@petru4335]

WHICH TRAINS ARE PERFECT???????? THAT´S NONSENSE!!!!

[@angelesgarivay7101]

Thank you for taking your time and showing that the Maya train is a reality and that finally the contributor's money was put to work

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching! II wanted to provide a balanced review of the train experience from a first-time rider. Glad that came across in the video! ✌️

[@alegonzalez629]

Gracias hermano por visitar México ya heres mexicano saludos hermano mexicano 👏

[@wanderbeard]

Muchas gracias por ver el vídeo, ¡realmente lo aprecio! Quizá algún día me gane el título de "hermano mexicano" de verdad :) -------- Thank you very much for watching, I really appreciate it! Maybe someday I will earn the title of "Mexican brother" for real :)

[@alegonzalez629]

@wanderbeard ya te lo ganaste te diré que soy mexicano y solo en tu visita y video pude conocer el tren maya aquí en México no lo pasan las televisoras ni televisa ni tv azteca ni univicion solo por redes sociales como tu canal gracias nuevamente muchas gracias

[@wanderbeard]

@@alegonzalez629 Tal vez TV Azteca o Univisión deberían entrevistarme sobre mi viaje por México y así poder hablar de lo maravilloso que es el tren también. 😂 ------ Maybe TV Azteca or Univision should interview me about my trip through Mexico and I can talk about how awesome the train is too. 😂

[@javierbriseno5357]

Thank you for visit to Mexico and showed to the world about my country. I appreciate it about your video. Thank you.

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching. Mexico has been amazing, and I've been so happy to be able to show it off to others. I hope you check out some of my other videos from Mexico as well! ✌️

[@blanclop190]

Excelente video, gracias!!!!!

[@wanderbeard]

¡Gracias por mirar! ¡Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado! ¡Espero que también veas algunos de mis otros videos! ------------ Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you check out some of my other videos as well!

[@liliadame2014]

Hola saludos desde Sparks Nevada 💙

[@wanderbeard]

¡Hola desde mi cuarto mes en México! 😊✌️ ---------- hello from my fourth month in Mexico

[@liliadame2014]

@ viva 🇲🇽

[@AgustinSantana-r2p]

Wonderful review and honest comments; just to add a couple of observations: Before there was a railway system between Yucatan state and all the way up to Mexico City; from Merida, service was provided to 8 different cities in the state and at some point it was useless; before former President Obrador, the project was to link Merida to Cancun with a high speed train line but was never built. And the other observation, there are no underground sections in Merida and the stations are in the outskirts of city, one close to the Int'l airport MID (Merida Uman) and the other one on the freeway that goes to Cancun (Merida Teya); both conveniently located; it will take some time to stabilize and as you perfectly explained, it was inaugurated without being completely finished; Merida-Cancun is a two way track so more possibilities with schedules, both cargo and passengers. Thank you for your honest review!!

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching, and I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I'd read that there used to be a train service before, and I think it was smart to re-use some of the same stretches where tracks used to be before. I'm a big fan of trains in general, I think they're a great way to move people around, and are way underutilized in North America. Thanks again, I hope you check out some other videos as well! ✌️

[@AsU-yz9lo]

Incredible work engineering 1,500 kilometers of new rail in just four years.

[@wanderbeard]

Yeah, pretty impressive project! Thanks for watching! ✌️

[@joelmorales8615]

Saludos desde Tallahassee Florida

[@wanderbeard]

¡Hola a todos en Tallahassee! Gracias por ver mi video. Espero que también veas otros. ¡Todo lo mejor! ✌️ ------------- Hello in Tallahassee! Thank you for watching my video, I hope you will check out some others as well. All the best! ✌️

[@cheleruiz-t6x]

thank you for your unbiased video 👍

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it. I try to be as fair as possible using the public information I can find. ✌️

[@bernabesoto9985]

Hi from corona California I hope enjoy your travel and thank you for sharing

[@wanderbeard]

Hello! Thank you for watching! I think I drove through Corona when I was returning from Palm Springs to Los Angeles during my travels in California. I have a bunch of videos from California if you are interested. Have a good day! ✌

[@jorgepahuamba7488]

Thank you sir for visiting my country

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you for having me, Mexico has been an awesome adventure, filled with wonderful people! ✌️

[@mystictraveler8642]

Having a train is a game changer for the country.

[@wanderbeard]

There's other trains in other parts of the country already, but this feels like the first one for Mexico with a unified vision and plan. It's certainly a great way to get around and see the country. Thanks for watching!

[@mystictraveler8642]

@wanderbeard Yes. But the speed and regions the train covers will help boost the economy. People will be able to get resources like never before. People will be able to travel to work and many things that come with transportation. And yes, it will boost tourism revenues

[@wanderbeard]

@@mystictraveler8642 Agreed on all of those points! :)

[@robertespinoza2519]

Thanks for this video wander beard and enjoy Mexico

[@wanderbeard]

Thank you very much for watching! Be sure to check out some of my other videos as well! ✌️

[@victorguardado-pe4yh]

Good video amigo,,I am Mexican in the USA and it's the first time I saw The train Maya, thanks 👏👏👍👍🙏🙏🙏✌️🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@wanderbeard]

Thanks for watching! I hope you found the video interesting and informative!

[@emiliolopezmoreno2749]

Gracias por tu visita a México

[@wanderbeard]

¡Gracias por invitarme! ¡México (y el pueblo mexicano) han sido increíbles!