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Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya
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Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

By Costa Maya Shore Excursions
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Ages 0-99, max of 80 per group
Duration: 4h
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English Speaking Certified guide
  • Guided tour at the Mayan Ruins
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben
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


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  • Av. P.º del Puerto 1180, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
    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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 231394P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 231394P3

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    • Av. P.º del Puerto 1180, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
      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.
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      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.
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    • Costa Maya Shore Excursions
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      Mexico
      Joined in December 2019
    • S5456ZEjohnv
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Trip and Great Tour Guide
      Had a great tour. Lorenzo was our tour guide and was incredibly knowledgeable!! If you have any interest in Mexican and Mayan Culture we would encourage you to go!
      Written November 14, 2024
    • S4698SIraquelh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very calming and private resort!
      The staff all around were so friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, we arrived just after storm time and so the lagoon wasn't as colorful as we'd hoped for. (no fault of the excursion) The resort we were taken to was absolutely private and beautiful. Enjoyed the kayaking, drinks and food!
      Written October 9, 2024
    • Compass24941900731
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Eat, drink and relax.... this is the place!
      The staff is welcoming and focused on providing a great experience. The beach experience is comfortable with individual tiki huts and loungers. Food and drink are delicious and delivered to you on the beach. This was our second visit and we'll return for future cruise port stops as well. We did have an issue with our taxi driver on the return to port this time.
      Written October 6, 2024
    • michelledS3732QO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Mayan experience
      So glad I booked something separate from the cruise ship excursions. Our guide Edder was fantastic as was our driver. Edder was extremely knowledgeable about the ruins and gave us lots of information and was able to answer all of our questions. It was incredibly hot while we were there but the driver brought cold water as we were walking around which was much appreciated. While the ruins were amazing, I feel like we were so lucky to get a taste of the current Mayan culture by visiting a Mayan community and having some locals cook us the most amazing meal. My teenage boys could not get enough (although there was plenty to go around) because it was so delicious. Our ship was over a hour late to port but we still did not feel rushed and got to do everything that was promised and they made sure we would be back with time to spare. Truly a highlight to our trip. Would highly recommend this experience.
      Written March 27, 2024
    • cstrauch17
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Way Beyond our expectations
      The ruins tour was very well done and very interesting!! The private beach with lunch at the Bacalar Lagoon was beyond amazing! I could never have imagined such a beautiful place. We had a wonderful day! This was the best excursion on our 7 day cruise and it was not offered through our Royal Caribbean cruise. SUPERB!
      Written February 12, 2024
    • tgasp11
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unique Mayan experience
      This is a very unique and interesting tour. You will have a hard time finding an experience like this where you are able to immerse into an ancient culture totally in their space. It was a bit of a rough ride to get there. Lorenzo deserves a shout out as he deserves it. All good.
      Written January 9, 2024
    • ladieg88
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must see!!
      Very amazing experience our guide Eric was very knowledgeable, everyone on the tour was actually knowledgeable and all the staff was sweet. The lagoon was great. Everything was such a nice experience. Def was a great excursion.
      Written December 4, 2023
    • flytr
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not a small group experience.
      Our guide Eric was great. Unfortunately, we were part of a mixed group. Half wanted to spend more time at the lake and half wanted to spend more time at the ruins. We were on a cruise for a short time. As a result, I felt short-changed at both. I thought this was going to be a small group. Read the contract carefully.
      Written November 27, 2023
    • Heather H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cruise excursion
      Eric was a phenomenal tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable. The ruins tour was great, but if you are wanting to spend more time at the lake, book a tour for that separately. We spent about an hour and 30 minutes at the lake, but that included eating time, so we had about 45 in the water. The food was delicious and so were the drinks!
      Written November 25, 2023
    • Trail33418001279
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best excursion I've ever done!
      One of the best excursions I've ever done! Lorenzo was polite, professional, punctual, pleasant and knowledgeable. They paid close attention to detail and ensured we were always comfortable. Great experience!
      Written November 17, 2023
    • miyagrc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience! Great food!!
      Great experience, our guide explained the ruins the staff we’re hopeful, informative and we’re all great people. The meal was amazing!!!!!!!
      Written November 3, 2023
    • lindamL5591KT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well worth it!
      Tour guide was very informative and was also funny which was a plus. Both stops was well worth visiting , the 7 color lagoon was very peaceful, private and beautiful, the tacos were amazing! My husband and I had a great time!
      Written October 25, 2023
    • S6319BVmatthewg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent for Extreme
      You can stop looking for any other tours if you've found this one. I went the first week in August as a shore excursion and im immensely happy I did so. This excursion was probably one of the highlights of my trip! With the serene views of the lagoon and the rich history within the ruins, this excursion would be worth every bang for all your buck. Not to mention the immensely knowledgeable tour guides you get( shoutout to David and Eliott) would elevate your trip. David and Eliott ensured everyones comfortability and entertained us with their stories of Mayan history and their own personal lives. The food they provided was delicious and the drinks were strong haha. My only complaint would be the too short of a time we had onshore as I wanted to spend as long as I can on this tour.
      Written August 26, 2023
    • Sightsee64978
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great for the time we were there
      Wish there was more time at the locations. Felt rushed because it took over an hour to just get there
      Written August 25, 2023
    • ChadJoyce
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great visit kayaking in Costa Maya
      We had a great time with our family on this trip. We sailed into Costa Many on Royal Carribean and getting picked up was a little tricky. You have to exit the entire port and walk a bit, but all of the companies providing last minute trips helped us find our pickup location. We traveled for about an hour to the lagoon and then spent about an hour and a half or so on the water. It was absolutely beautiful. We had a first time kayaker in our group that was a little slow and held up the group, but that wasn't anything against the tour company. Lunch was fantastic, as were the drinks. The drinks weren't very strong, but the environment was breathtaking. Would do it again in a heartbeat. The staff was top notch.
      Written July 17, 2023
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    Deborah C
    Mesa, AZ12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022
    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.
    Written December 20, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Dear Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to write your comments and appreciation on Tripadvisor. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with us and have highlighted all the wonderful moments of your tour. We will be sure to pass on your comments to the team and we hope you can enjoy the Mayan experience next time you visit us again. Thank you, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team
    Written December 21, 2022
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    Tony C
    Vero Beach, FL7,031 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    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!
    Written January 14, 2020
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    Hola Tony! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and recommendations! We are happy that you had enjoyed your Chacchoben Ancient Mayan Ruins tour and you had a perfect day with us at Costa Maya! Thank you again for choosing local and choosing us for your next experience! As we say, come as a traveler, leave as a friend! :) We look forward to show you a bit more of Mexico next time! Mario The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team
    Written January 15, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    WillySteves
    Cliffside Park, NJ4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021
    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.
    Written October 30, 2021
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    Dear WillySteves, We are very happy to read your review and realize that you had a memorable experience with us at Costa Maya Shore Excursions during your visit to Costa Maya, Mexico!. On behalf of David and the rest of the team, we really appreciate your review and we deeply thank you for your preference and good comments. Our team is always ready to assist you to ensure you have a great day. Once again, at Costa Maya Shore Excursions, we appreciate your preference and on behalf of our team we hope to have the opportunity to see you again soon! :) Best regards, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team
    Written November 1, 2021
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    303snowbunny
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Erik and his team were so knowledgeable, thoughtful, and friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you again! #teamshenanigans
    Written November 14, 2023
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    Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review on TripAdvisor! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring the Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with us during your cruise vacation on the Carnival Breeze. It's great to know that Erik and our team's knowledge and hospitality added to your enjoyment. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your support. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the beautiful Mexican Caribbean in the future!:) Tropical Regards, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team
    Written November 15, 2023
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    Heather T
    Tylertown, MS4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Family
    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.
    Written December 7, 2023
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    Dear Heather, Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review!! :) We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience exploring the ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with us. It's fantastic to know that Daniel's knowledge and humor greatly enhanced your journey. We're honored you chose our tour and company to spend your day in Costa Maya during your cruise vacation aboard the Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. Should your travels bring you back, we would love to welcome you again for another adventure! Don't forget to share your memories and tag us on Instagram and Facebook at @CostaMayaShoreExcursions. Happy holidays, and here's to more travel and exploration! Tropical Regards, The Costa Maya Shore Excursions Team
    Written December 23, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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