Commitments and contingencies, Commitments (Details) - MXN ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments [Abstract]
Concession fees	$ 7,507	$ 7,536

The total fixed and variable periodic payments pursuant to maintaining concessional rights.

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Namespace Prefix:	gtmay_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration