Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Exploration: A Journey Through Ancient History in Costa Maya
4.6
9 Ratings
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben in Costa Maya. Walk through temples, learn about the history, and witness the beauty of the jungle from above. Perfect for first-time visitors.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Visit one of the least explored archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture in the heart of the jungle.

Our Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour includes a guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history and secrets of a Mayan city.

Experience the harmony between nature and history in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Mayan Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to offer you.

The experience is complemented with a short walk under the jungle and climbing the ancient Mayan temples and ceremonial centers for spectacular views of the surrounding jungle.

This tour also offers the possibility of learning about the local plants and seeing some species of the local fauna including birds and spider monkeys.

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided Mayan Ruins tour
  • English-speaking certified guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City.
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This fee is paid at the entrance
Additional Information

As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, travel through history and let us guide you during your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Mayan Zone and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments surrounded by jungle.

As you discover the Mayan city of Chacchoben, you will walk through to the ancient residences of the nobles, temples and ceremonial centers surrounded by the jungle.

Admire the architecture of this great civilization while a certified guide explains in detail the history and secrets of this ancient city.

Relive the passage of the Mayan priests and chiefs walking the steps to the top of the piramids and let yourself be impressed by the immensity of the jungle from above.

During your adventure, you will also learn about local plants, observe endemic birds, a large population of spider monkeys and listen to the legends that gave origin to this city.

We recommend this tour if you visit Costa Maya for the first time.

  • 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.
  • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
  • You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks, starting from the conveniently located Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the Port. Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Tinamarie_s
May 21, 2024
Friendly & informative - We had the best time with Erick. He gave a plethora of knowledge of the Mayan culture. His friendly and fun demeanor made it very enjoyable. Highly recommended tour!!
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Heatherrthornhill
Dec 7, 2023
A wonderful experience - We did this as a shore excursion on a cruise. The bus ride was very comfortable and our tour guide Daniel was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and very funny. If we ever make it back to Costa Maya we will be doing this tour again.
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Sightsee743074
Nov 14, 2023
Absolutely amazing - Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Erik and his team were so knowledgeable, thoughtful, and friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you again! #teamshenanigans
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Ginger_w
Dec 21, 2022
Highly recommend this tour - The tour guides were very informative and we learned a lot about the Mayan culture. Very nice transportation.
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Willysteves
Oct 30, 2021
10/10 would recommend! - The tour was amazing! Our guide, David, was so worldly and full of knowledge. It was hard not to point at every little thing and ask- what is that? But when our small group of 5 did, he had such an educated answer. Thank you so much for every little detail that went into making us feel welcome. Right from the first greeting the company and guides were welcoming. It's small details like that that help when in a foreign country. Our small group walked straight from the port, the directions were precise, and the locals very friendly.
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Mark_f
Mar 14, 2020
Great tour!!!! - Excellent tour, great staff and tour guide! Was initially concerned because it was not one of ships approved excursions, but we took the chance and it was wonderful! Definitely take this tour! The staff is amazing!
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Deborah
Dec 20, 2022
Good, but the Costa Maya port needs to be easier to navigate to the excursion - We had a nice ride to the location, but unfortunately my elderly Mother couldn't see the entire site, only the first, closest pyramid. We were so looking forward to the Mayan family, but by no fault of the tour company, our cruise ship arrived 2 hours late and we couldn't have the second part of the tour. The Costa Maya port is very long from the ship and very hard walk for elderly people, be sure to secure a wheelchair to get from the ship to the excursion. A Walker is not recommended. We saw only a little but what we saw was very interesting and nice. Our guide was very accommodating, considering the circumstances.
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Tonyc216
Jan 14, 2020
Unique cultural and historic experience! - Outstanding tour of Mayan ruins. Spectacular sights and great photo opportunities. The guide was knowledge about all aspects of the ruins. A part of this this operation is gift shop and cafe. Well worth the coach ride out to the site!
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Jennifer_p
Aug 26, 2023
NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE - BEWARE: NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE!! The tour itself was lovely. The ruins were amazing and David, our tour guide, was just great! I recommend the this tour ONLY if you are NOT in a wheelchair. I took off 2 stars because I was told to take this tour because I am in a wheelchair and this tour was NOT accessible. I feel duped by the company and feel they didn’t care how unfit this tour is for people in wheelchairs. Fortunately, I am rather small (140lbs) and my husband is quite strong, but this was a significant physical challenge for him. The terrain is very rocky, uneven, and even muddy the day we went. Many times he had to turn me around and pull me backwards just to be able to get down the path. I have a power chair that would have likely been ruined if I had tried to use that. If you are able-bodied, this is an excellent tour. If you’re in a wheelchair, I’d skip it.
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