In a first-of-its-kind move, officials are getting ready to let tourists into the Ichabal Maya site. This will be the first time that people will be able to explore the huge ruins. The Maya Train, Mexico’s most important infrastructure project, will make it easier than ever for tourists to visit the ancient site. The grand opening is expected to happen around the middle of 2023, just before the Maya Train is finished.
Ichkabal is a large Maya archaeological site in Bacalar, which is in the southern part of the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, about 20 kilometers from the state capital, Chetumal. Authorities are busy cleaning up the area and restoring it so that it will be ready for a lot of tourists. The arrival of thousands of tourists is expected to bring in a steady stream of money for the area, which will help protect the important ruins.
Ichkabal is a large Maya archaeological site in Bacalar, which is in the southern part of the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, about 20 kilometers from the state capital, Chetumal. Authorities are busy cleaning up the area and restoring it so that it will be ready for a lot of tourists. The arrival of thousands of tourists is expected to bring in a steady stream of money for the area, which will help protect the important ruins.
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) says that workers are making a lot of preparations right now to make sure the site is ready for a lot of tourists. The site has been closed to the public up until now, but that will soon change when the Maya Train is finished.
Ichkabal is one of 26 archeological sites that are part of the government’s Archeological Zone Improvement Program, or Promeza in Spanish. This program aims to improve the way some of the most important Maya monuments and ruins are protected. Diego Prieto, who is in charge of the public initiative as a whole, says that the main goal is to improve infrastructure and give tourists the services they need.
When it’s done in late 2023, the Maya Train will bring thousands of people every day to some of the most impressive Maya sites in the area, like Ichkabal. Because of this, the government has a short amount of time to finish conservation and restoration work, and they are spending millions of dollars to make sure everything is in order.
When it’s done in late 2023, the Maya Train will take thousands of people every day to places like Ichkabal that are among the most impressive Maya sites in the area. Because of this, the government only has a short time to finish conservation and restoration work. To make sure everything is in order, they are spending millions of dollars.
Only 30 kilometers separate Ichkabal from the station in Bacalar, where the sixth part of the Maya Train starts. According to the INAH, Ichkabal is one of the oldest Mayan historical sites. It was at its largest in the first millennium and stayed that way until the 14th century, when it was abandoned. Officials are working to improve a number of other archaeological sites in Quintana Roo, such as Palenque, Uxmal, Cobá, and Kohunlic, in addition to Ichkabal.
Even though the Mexican Caribbean is best known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and high-end all-inclusive resorts, it is also one of the most historically important places in Mexico and the Americas. There are dozens of archeological sites and museums where people can learn about the lifestyle, culture, and habits of the highly advanced Maya civilization.
History fans should think about going to Bacalar or Tulum, which are by far the most popular places to see Maya ruins. Both places are good places to start to learn about the area’s long history, but people staying in Cancun can visit the Maya Museum.