Dzibanche from the Costa Maya cruise port

Ruins & history120-150 minutes by taxiFull day, usually paired with KohunlichToo far for a typical call

A large Early Classic site; the Temple of the Owl holds a royal tomb dated to around 400 AD. Quieter than Chacchoben.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerta Costa Maya
Travel time
120-150 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Costa Maya taxi fares.
Time to allow
Full day, usually paired with Kohunlich

Will you be back for all aboard?

Not on a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Costa Maya call: with travel both ways and an hour's margin you would have about 2 h 10 min at Dzibanche, not enough for a visit (allow a full day). Save it for a long call, or book a cruise line excursion, where the ship waits if the tour runs late.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    10:50 am · At Dzibanche
    120-150 minutes by taxi from Puerta Costa Maya.
  3. 3
    1:00 pm · Leave Dzibanche by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Costa Maya; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Restrooms only, with no food or vendors, so bring water and snacks.

Costa Maya cruise port: Dzibanche FAQ

How far is Dzibanche from the Costa Maya cruise port?

From Puerta Costa Maya it is 120-150 minutes by taxi.

How much time do you need at Dzibanche?

Allow full day, usually paired with Kohunlich. Not on a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Costa Maya call: with travel both ways and an hour's margin you would have about 2 h 10 min at Dzibanche, not enough for a visit (allow a full day). Save it for a long call, or book a cruise line excursion, where the ship waits if the tour runs late.

Can you visit Dzibanche on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Restrooms only, with no food or vendors, so bring water and snacks.

Culture & history tours in Costa Maya

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Dzibanche

All 9 places
  • Kohunlich Maya ruins · Ruins & history · 120-150 minutes by taxi from the pier · 25 km from Dzibanche
  • Bacalar lagoon · Nature · 75-100 minutes by taxi from the pier · 39 km from Dzibanche
  • Chacchoben Maya ruins · Ruins & history · 50-65 minutes by taxi from the pier · 68 km from Dzibanche
  • Xcalak village · Nature · 60-90 minutes by taxi from the pier · 106 km from Dzibanche