Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion
Back at the ship by about 12:50 pm, 3 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 40 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Costa Maya20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:15 am.
- 12:35 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 12:50 pmBack at the gangway3 h 40 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
You will meet your guide at a central location in Mahahual. From there, we will take you to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of a Mayan city that flourished around 300 AD.
The activity is complemented with a walk under the jungle to explore and get to know the different structures on the site like: Templo 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas and Temple One.
This tour also offers the possibility of learning about local plants and seeing some species of local fauna including birds and spider monkeys.
Max 14 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities
- There’s a $5.00USD copyright fee (not included in the tour price) for the use of video cameras.
Itinerary
- 1Zona Arqueologica De ChacchobenWe will take you to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of a Mayan city that flourished around 300 AD.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white
board with your name on it.
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white
board with your name on it.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Chac Ek Costa Maya. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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