Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach
Back at the ship by about 1:50 pm, 2 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 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 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:15 am.
- 1:35 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 1:50 pmBack at the gangway2 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
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins is the most popular and visited attraction for a day in Costa Maya. It is approximately 50 minutes drive from Costa Maya Port. This site is just a few kilometers from the village of Chacchoben from which it's name derive. The translation of the Mayan word "Chacchoben" refers to "The Place Of The Red Corn". The structures at this site are characterized by large temples and massive platforms dated from 700 AD.
Max 49 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Travel Insurance
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Zona Arqueologica De ChacchobenSe parte de esta gran experiencia, disfruta y aprende un poco mas de las grandes civilizaciones que la humanidad a conocido "Los Mayas". Desde tu llegada al puerto Costa Maya te veras envuelto en la selva milenaria aquella que guarda los secretos de esta civilización, la hermosa ciudad llamada "Chacchoben", déjate embrujar por las maravillosas construcciones, visita descubre y aprende acerca de esto viendo a los habitantes actuales de la zona arqueológica los monos arañas, los cereques, etc. Deslumbrante con las maravillosas selvas, siempre verdes, un clima tropical y los mosquitos que nunca faltan recibiendo con animo a los nuevos visitantes. Cuando estés de ida o de regreso de esta mágica ciudad de Chacchoben puedes disfrutar de las frutas de temporada de la zona local, con un poco de chile piquin encima que venden en los puestos a un lado del camino en el poblado llamado "Pedro Antonio de los Santos".
- 2Playa MahahualA tu regreso del maravilloso lugar de Chacchoben tienes la disponibilidad de poder, disfrutar, conocer y relajarte en la paradisíaca playa de nuestro pequeño pueblo llamado "Mahahual". Este lugar que cobra vida cuando los cruceros arriban al puerto Costa Maya. Mahahual es de los mejores destinos de todo el Caribe Mexicano para practicar snorkel y buceo, ya que frente a sus costas se encuentra el arrecife Mesoamericano, que es la segunda barrera de coral mas larga del mundo. Las playas de Mahahual son de las mas extensas en el Caribe Mexicano, con interminables kilómetros de blanca arena, palmeras y un mar de tono azul turquesa con oleaje casi imperceptible por el arrecife llamado "banco chinchorro" que actúa como rompeolas. Sus aguas cálidas, son una invitación a pasearse todo el día nadando, recorrer el boulevard que esta lleno de tiendas para comprar souvenirs o simplemente relajarte y disfrutar los masajes frente al mar y probar los auténticos platillos de la gastronomía mexicana.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Our office is located only one block from the main gate of the port, on the left side of the mayan templo. The tours depart 30 minutes after your disembarking time.
Our office is located only one block from the main gate of the port, on the left side of the mayan templo. The tours depart 30 minutes after your disembarking time.
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.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Consider bringing along sunblock and insect repellent.
- no hay acceso para scotters
Traveler reviews
Operated by Travel agency Costa Maya Toucan Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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