

96 minutes of train tracks, jungle vibes, and presidential narration. What could go wrong?
In this segment, we follow the President of Mexico as he oversees the construction of Section 7 of the Maya Train, which connects Escárcega to Chetumal. This route passes through stunning archaeological sites like Calakmul, Xpujil, Kohunlich, and Ichkabal, while offering a unique journey through the peninsula’s tallest and densest jungle.
Cinematography
Calakmul pyramids emerging from mist like nature flexing.
Production
The actual train footage exists, which is more than some chapters.

Director
Epigmenio Ibarra
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Maya Train project has sparked debate about development versus indigenous land rights throughout the Yucatán Peninsula.
This is Chapter 3 of a multi-part documentary series, each following different sections of the controversial railway project.
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