Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Shore Excursion from Costa Maya
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites near Costa Maya and a great way to experience the history and nature of the region in a single shore excursion. Explore this ancient Maya city with a certified guide as you walk through temples, ceremonial plazas, and impressive structures surrounded by tropical jungle. Learn about the history of Chacchoben, its architecture, and the Maya civilization that once inhabited this area. The jungle is part of the experience too. Your guide will introduce you to native plants and wildlife along the way, with opportunities to spot tropical birds and spider monkeys among the trees. Designed especially for cruise ship guests visiting Costa Maya, the tour combines Mayan history, local nature, and an easy half-day visit to one of the region's most important archaeological sites.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Certified tour guide
What's not
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Food and additional beverages
Itinerary
Discover the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, an ancient Maya city hidden in the tropical jungle and one of the most fascinating archaeological sites near Costa Maya. Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. From Costa Maya, travel approximately 50 minutes to Chacchoben, where your guide will take you through the ancient city while sharing its history and the traditions of the Maya civilization. Explore impressive temples, ceremonial plazas, and the Gran Basamento, while also discovering the native flora and wildlife of the surrounding jungle. Keep an eye out for tropical birds and spider monkeys that can sometimes be spotted along the way. After exploring Chacchoben, sit back and relax on the return journey to Costa Maya. The complete experience lasts approximately 4 hours, including round-trip transportation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 80 travellers
- Operated by
- Caribbean Shore Excursions
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
How it compares in Costa Maya
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 226 experiences we list in Costa Maya.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 127 of 226.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Costa Maya
Costa Maya is the southern Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán, a quiet shoreline of white beaches and mangroves beside the reef, with Maya ruins inland.
Costa Maya is the name given to the southern stretch of Quintana Roo's Caribbean coast, south of the Riviera Maya and close to the border with Belize. Its shore is a quiet strip of white sand, palms and mangrove, backed by low forest, and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef runs just offshore. Mahahual, a small seaside village with a long boardwalk, is the main settlement and has a dock for cruise ships. Xcalak, a fishing village at the southern tip, sits beside a protected reef park.
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