Kohunlich Maya ruins from the Costa Maya cruise port

Ruins & history120-150 minutes by taxiFull day, about 7 hoursToo far for a typical call

A jungle site with a large rainwater reservoir and the Temple of the Masks, where five of eight stucco masks survive.

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.
Cost
Cruise-line tours with lunch about US$100.
Time to allow
Full day, about 7 hours

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 Kohunlich Maya ruins, 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 Kohunlich Maya ruins
    120-150 minutes by taxi from Puerta Costa Maya.
  3. 3
    1:00 pm · Leave Kohunlich Maya ruins 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

A 2024 passenger's tour returned to port around 15:30 after a two-hour drive each way; avoid it if your ship leaves early.

Costa Maya cruise port: Kohunlich Maya ruins FAQ

How far is Kohunlich Maya ruins from the Costa Maya cruise port?

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

How much does it cost to visit Kohunlich Maya ruins?

Cruise-line tours with lunch about US$100.

How much time do you need at Kohunlich Maya ruins?

Allow full day, about 7 hours. 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 Kohunlich Maya ruins, 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 Kohunlich Maya ruins 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. A 2024 passenger's tour returned to port around 15:30 after a two-hour drive each way; avoid it if your ship leaves early.

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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