Step into a Maya city where more than 1,700 years of history still rise from the jungle. At Chacchoben, restored temples stand alongside structures still partially hidden beneath the trees, giving you a remarkable look at the ancient city as it continues to be uncovered today. Explore with your guide as plazas, temples, and ceremonial structures reveal the story of a city that reached its peak around 300 AD. Follow the same grounds once used by Maya nobles, priests, and rulers, then climb the Gran Basamento for an impressive view of Temple One surrounded by the landscape. But Chacchoben isn’t only about what the Maya left behind. The jungle is part of the experience. Listen for tropical birds, discover native plants, and keep an eye on the treetops for the occasional spider monkey as you move between the ancient structures. It’s a chance to experience Maya history where it belongs — surrounded by the architecture, landscape, and jungle that have preserved Chacchoben for centuries.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Your adventure begins at Plaza Las Fuentes, departing one hour after your cruise ship arrives at Costa Maya Port. Enjoy the approximately 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, passing through local villages along the way. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes exploring the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with your guide, where ancient Maya history and tropical jungle come together. Walk beneath the trees as temples, plazas, and ceremonial structures emerge from the jungle, and discover the story of a city that reached its peak around 300 AD. Follow the jungle trails to the Gran Basamento, the ceremonial heart of Chacchoben, and climb the ancient platform for views of Temple One rising above the surrounding jungle. Listen for tropical birds, discover native plants, and keep an eye on the treetops for spider monkeys along the way. After your visit, enjoy approximately 20 minutes for shopping and local crafts before the 50-minute return drive to Costa Maya Port.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Guided Tour from Costa Maya lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $85 per person for this Costa Maya experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 4–10 pay from $75, adults from $85. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 80 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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I love to visit Mayan Ruins. This trip fit the bill! The only issue I had was locating the pick-up location. It's a tiny white kiosk across from the pyramid at the middle of the street, away from the port about 1/2 mi. It would help if you would take a pix of it and post on the location website. Guide and driver were excellent and be sure to grab pineapple on the way back. Van offers only water
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