Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Maya Village Experience from Costa Maya
Overview
Experience Chacchoben across centuries, from the ancient Maya city to the present-day community that still carries its name. Begin among temples and ceremonial structures as your guide brings the history of this remarkable city to life, then continue to Chacchoben village, where the story becomes personal.
Spend time with a local Maya family and discover traditions that remain part of everyday life. Learn about traditional home remedies and family recipes, try making your own tortilla, and see how local ingredients and techniques have been passed through generations.
Then sit down with your hosts for a home-cooked Maya lunch prepared especially for your visit. Share food and conversation while experiencing the culture directly with the people who continue these traditions today.
From ancient temples in the jungle to a meal shared around the family table, this experience connects Chacchoben’s remarkable past with the Maya culture that continues to thrive today.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Authentic home-cooked Maya lunch
- Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience
- Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village
- Certified tour guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
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
- Guests should be comfortable walking outdoors on jungle trails with some rocks, roots, and uneven surfaces.
- Wheelchairs: 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen.
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
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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.
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Authentic home-cooked Maya lunch.
- Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience.
- Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village.
- Certified tour guide.
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- Souvenirs.
- Gratuities.
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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Maya Village Experience from Costa Maya is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests should be comfortable walking outdoors on jungle trails with some rocks, roots, and uneven surfaces.
- Wheelchairs: 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 Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Maya Village Experience 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
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Authentic home-cooked Maya lunch
- Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience
- Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village
- Certified tour guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guests should be comfortable walking outdoors on jungle trails with some rocks, roots, and uneven surfaces.
- Wheelchairs: 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen.
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
