Maya Heritage Revitalizes Felipe Carrillo Puerto Streets

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — A new urban revitalization project aimed at transforming the heart of Felipe Carrillo Puerto into a cultural and tourist corridor celebrating Maya heritage has officially begun. Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa and Municipal President Mary Hernández led the inauguration of the initiative, which seeks to turn ancestral city routes into living galleries that narrate the history, culture, and spirit of the Maya people.

A Collaborative Effort to Preserve Heritage

The project will span approximately 800 linear meters across seven streets, from Santiago Pacheco at Benito Juárez to Lázaro Cárdenas Avenue (Benito Juárez Roundabout), as well as 67th and 66th Streets in front of the Municipal Palace.

Governor Lezama emphasized the community-driven nature of the initiative, stating, “The most important thing is that we will do this together: merchants, neighbors, local artists. We invite the world to walk through this great destination of Maya Ka’an, where the living soul of a people painting its future with deep roots from the past can be felt.”

Key Components of the Project

The plan includes repaving streets, rehabilitating building facades, installing new signage, and creating artistic murals. Municipal President Mary Hernández highlighted that art will serve as a social tool to recover collective memory, generate employment for young artists, and strengthen community pride.

Beyond beautification, the project is expected to boost tourism, stimulate the local economy, and reduce vandalism through participatory art. It will also function as an educational route connecting residents and visitors with the Maya legacy of the region.

Positioning Felipe Carrillo Puerto as a Cultural Hub

This urban renewal effort is part of broader initiatives to establish Felipe Carrillo Puerto as a key destination for cultural tourism in Quintana Roo, reinforcing its central role in the Maya Ka’an corridor.

The project underscores the state’s commitment to preserving indigenous identity while fostering sustainable development and economic growth.