Tulum

Tulum's Jungle Airport Redefining Regional Connectivity

Tulum's new “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” International Airport, nestled in the jungle, heralds a sustainable era for the Mayan region. With advanced infrastructure and a green ethos, it promises economic revival, enhanced tourism, and a strategic relief for congested air traffic in the area.

Mexicanist

Dec 7, 2023 — 2 min read

Tulum's “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” Airport, a modern gateway to the Mayan region's sustainable tourism. Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay

In a monumental stride towards bolstering tourism and economic development in the Mayan region, President López Obrador inaugurated the “Felipe Carrillo Puerto” International Airport in Tulum on December 1st. This new air hub, nestled in the heart of the Quintana Roo jungle, promises enhanced connectivity and embraces sustainable practices, earning its moniker as the “airport of the jungle.”

Spanning an expansive 1,500 hectares, the airport was meticulously crafted under the guidance of military engineers, particularly the adept “Felipe Ángeles” group led by General Gustavo Ricardo Vallejo. The strategic location seamlessly integrates the airport with the Mayan Train stations, fortifying the region's tourist complex.

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