Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya
Overview
As soon as your cruise ship arrives in Costa Maya, travel through history and discover the ancient Maya city of Chacchoben, hidden among the tropical jungle.
Walk through the ceremonial heart of the city, past ancient temples, plazas, and structures once used by Maya nobles, priests, and rulers, while your guide brings Chacchoben’s history, architecture, and legends to life.
Follow the jungle trails and climb the Gran Basamento, where impressive structures and views of Temple One rising above the surrounding jungle reveal a different perspective of this ancient city.
Chacchoben is also alive with nature. Learn about native plants, listen for tropical birds, and keep an eye on the treetops for spider monkeys that inhabit the area.
If you want to discover the Maya history and culture behind Costa Maya, Chacchoben is one of our favorite places to experience it.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Chacchoben Maya Ruins entrance fees
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Maya Ruins
- Certified tour guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This fee is paid at the entrance
Meeting Location
Av. P.º del Puerto Lote Othónl
Casitas, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat.
- 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.
- Tripods and drones are not permitted inside the archaeological zone.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Guests should be comfortable walking on outdoor jungle trails with uneven surfaces, rocks, and roots.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bottled water.
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation.
- Chacchoben Maya Ruins entrance fees.
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Maya Ruins.
- Certified tour guide.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenirs.
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This fee is paid at the entrance.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
- Chacchoben Maya Ruins entrance fees
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Maya Ruins
- Certified tour guide
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This fee is paid at the entrance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat.
- 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.
- Tripods and drones are not permitted inside the archaeological zone.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Guests should be comfortable walking on outdoor jungle trails with uneven surfaces, rocks, and roots.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
