Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach
Description
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins is the most popular and visited attraction for a day in Costa Maya. It is approximately 50 minutes drive from Costa Maya Port. This site is just a few kilometers from the village of Chacchoben from which it's name derive. The translation of the Mayan word "Chacchoben" refers to "The Place Of The Red Corn". The structures at this site are characterized by large temples and massive platforms dated from 700 AD.
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Itinerary
Se parte de esta gran experiencia, disfruta y aprende un poco mas de las grandes civilizaciones que la humanidad a conocido "Los Mayas". Desde tu llegada al puerto Costa Maya te veras envuelto en la selva milenaria aquella que guarda los secretos de esta civilización, la hermosa ciudad llamada "Chacchoben", déjate embrujar por las maravillosas construcciones, visita descubre y aprende acerca de esto viendo a los habitantes actuales de la zona arqueológica los monos arañas, los cereques, etc. Deslumbrante con las maravillosas selvas, siempre verdes, un clima tropical y los mosquitos que nunca faltan recibiendo con animo a los nuevos visitantes. Cuando estés de ida o de regreso de esta mágica ciudad de Chacchoben puedes disfrutar de las frutas de temporada de la zona local, con un poco de chile piquin encima que venden en los puestos a un lado del camino en el poblado llamado "Pedro Antonio de los Santos".
A tu regreso del maravilloso lugar de Chacchoben tienes la disponibilidad de poder, disfrutar, conocer y relajarte en la paradisíaca playa de nuestro pequeño pueblo llamado "Mahahual". Este lugar que cobra vida cuando los cruceros arriban al puerto Costa Maya. Mahahual es de los mejores destinos de todo el Caribe Mexicano para practicar snorkel y buceo, ya que frente a sus costas se encuentra el arrecife Mesoamericano, que es la segunda barrera de coral mas larga del mundo. Las playas de Mahahual son de las mas extensas en el Caribe Mexicano, con interminables kilómetros de blanca arena, palmeras y un mar de tono azul turquesa con oleaje casi imperceptible por el arrecife llamado "banco chinchorro" que actúa como rompeolas. Sus aguas cálidas, son una invitación a pasearse todo el día nadando, recorrer el boulevard que esta lleno de tiendas para comprar souvenirs o simplemente relajarte y disfrutar los masajes frente al mar y probar los auténticos platillos de la gastronomía mexicana.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Consider bringing along sunblock and insect repellent.
- no hay acceso para scotters
Reviews(96)
Overall very disappointing. The directions were very confusing to the meeting place. It was not simple to find. We waited a while to get on our bus for our tour. Once we got to the Mayan ruins, we were rushed through the whole experience because the tour was running behind and trying to get people back to port. The tour guide didn't wait for everyone to arrive at each ruin before he began to share the history of the ruin. He spoke fast and rushed everyone through photos to get us to the next ruin. As we got back on the bus we were told that we would not have time to go to the beach and lunch (at this point it was late in the day and we hadn't eaten lunch yet expect some chips at the ruins since we were starving). So, we went back to port missing the beach and the lunch portion of the tour. This was the first week of June 2026 and we still haven't received a refund for the beach/lunch even though we were told by management we would receive one.
Meeting location easy to get to. Guide was knowledgeable about the culture and entertaining. Kept us in the shaded areas as much as possible which was helpful. Bus had AC and cold drinks provided. Lunch was simple but perfect right before beach.
This excursion was wonderful. Tour guides were knowledgeable and transportation vehicle was air conditioned. The Beach was crowded but not too crowded.
Great communication, tour guide and driver were amazing, lunch option was delicious. Beach lunch was right on beautiful beach access and local shops if interested in buying local souvenirs.
Excursion was super fun, thanks to our tour guide Gabriel who made this the best! Thank you so much for hosting a wonderful tour
Fantastic :) We're so happy to know that your experience with us was good :)
Had a great time and the reviews were amazing to visit. I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to climb the ruins to get a better view and also to get some background knowledge on the Mayan civilization from our expert guide Carlos.
We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We try our best to make everyones experience hear at Costa Maya a memorable one. Thank you for sharing :)
Our tour guide was wonderful, and so welcoming! We learned a ton about the ruins and from start to finish- very professional! Our guide Eineso Estrada was wonderful! We visited the ruins and then a great tour of the town- thank you! Highly recommended and with all the groups to choose, this is the one!
Great :) We're glad to know our service was as you expected. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Best regards
Pick up at the pier was on time, we had difficulty finding it through the maze of stores. Our Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach was worth it! Carlos, our tour guide was funny and informative. Our driver, Victor took us to the beach for lunch and swimming at a very nice resort and with a nice beach. The food was very good. I would recommend this excursion.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to know that you received the service that you and your family deserve. Warm regards!!
Great experience. Carlos was our tour guide. Carlos was great!!! Very knowledgeable, respectful and very funny!!! He made us laugh the whole way and gave us a lot of history from the place.
We are glad to know that you had a good day in Costa Maya. Thanks for visiting us!! Thank you.
Our driver Nelson was very safe when driving the narrow road. Our guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the ruins and area along the way! Very easy to understand and approachable. We were taken to the beach for about an hour and a half after the guided tour, where we had the chance to be on the beach, eat, or walk around town to shop. Highly recommended!!!!
Great :) We're glad to know our service was as you expected. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Best regards
