Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya
Description
Travel through centuries of Maya history at Chacchoben, where ancient temples and ceremonial structures still stand surrounded by tropical jungle. Walk the same grounds once used by Maya nobles, priests, and rulers as your guide brings the history, architecture, and legends of this ancient city to life. Some structures have been restored, while others remain partially hidden beneath the jungle, offering a fascinating look at a city still being studied today. Chacchoben is as much about its setting as its history. Follow trails beneath the trees, learn about native plants and tropical birds, and keep an eye on the canopy for spider monkeys that inhabit the area. Ancient Maya history, impressive architecture, and the surrounding jungle make Chacchoben one of our favorite places to visit in Costa Maya.
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins with transportation from Costa Maya, departing 1 hour after your cruise ship arrives in 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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What's included
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City.
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Wildlife sightings, including spider monkeys, cannot be guaranteed.
- Bring extra cash for shopping or small purchases, as credit cards are not accepted at Chacchoben.
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.
- Guests should be comfortable walking outdoors on jungle trails with some rocks, roots, and uneven surfaces.
Reviews(1)
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
