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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya
4.9 from 110 Viator reviews5 hours 30 minutesViator
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya is a history and culture tour in Costa Maya, booked through Viator. It takes 5 hours 30 minutes. From $119. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
Travel through Maya history, from the ancient city of Chacchoben to the village that still carries its name and traditions today.
Designed for cruise guests visiting Costa Maya, your journey begins near the cruise port and takes you into the jungle to the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, where your guide brings the history of this ancient city to life.
Then continue to the village of Chacchoben, where you’ll meet your local hosts and a Maya family. Discover traditions still part of daily life, from handmade tortillas to traditional plants and home remedies passed down through generations.
And no family visit would be complete without food. Enjoy a traditional Maya meal prepared especially for your visit, using fresh local ingredients and cooking techniques handed down from generation to generation.
Come for the ancient ruins, stay for the people, traditions, and flavors that keep Maya culture alive in Chacchoben today.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Traditional Mayan lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients
- Traditional horchata & hibiscus (jamaica) drinks with lunch
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Soft drinks and bottled water
- Chacchoben Maya Ruins entrance and guided tour
- Mayan cultural experience with a local family in Chacchoben Village
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- $5.00 USD fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
Is it suitable for children?
- Specialized infant seats are available
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
- Bring insect repellent, especially for the archaeological site and jungle areas.
Other
- 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.
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- Please advise us in advance of any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please check the forecast and dress accordingly.
- Climbing at the Mayan temples is not permitted
- Tripods and drones are not permitted inside the archaeological zone.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Travelers should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain at the archaeological site.
Where this excursion starts
Meeting point & pickup
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- The meeting point is located just outside the Costa Maya cruise port, as independent tour operators are not permitted to pick up guests inside the port facility.
When it runs
Runs every day.
Schedule checked Nov 12
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