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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Maya Village Experience from Costa Maya

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Maya Village Experience from Costa Maya

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Maya Village Experience from Costa Maya

Duration: 5 hours
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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben

    2 hours 45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Your adventure begins with transportation from Costa Maya, departing 1 hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. Enjoy the approximately 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, passing through local villages along the way. Spend approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes exploring the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with your guide, discovering an ancient Maya ceremonial center surrounded by tropical jungle. Walk among impressive temples, plazas, and structures while learning about the history and secrets of this fascinating city. Follow the jungle trails and discover the contrast between restored temples and structures still partially covered by the jungle, while enjoying the native plants, tropical birds, and wildlife that make Chacchoben such a special setting. After exploring the ruins, continue approximately 15 minutes to Chacchoben village, where you’ll meet a local Maya family for the second part of your experience.
  • Chacchoben

    2 hours 45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    After exploring the ruins, continue approximately 15 minutes to Chacchoben village, where a local Maya family will welcome you and share a glimpse of their traditions and everyday life. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes with your hosts, learning about traditional home remedies, local ingredients, and family recipes passed down through generations. See how tortillas are traditionally prepared and try making your own, while getting to know the people who continue these traditions today. And no family visit would be complete without a meal. Sit down with your hosts and enjoy a home-cooked Maya lunch prepared especially for your visit, made with fresh local ingredients, regional spices, and traditional family recipes. More than just lunch, it’s a chance to share food, conversation, and a little of everyday life in Chacchoben. After saying goodbye to your hosts, relax on the approximately 50-minute return drive to Costa Maya Port, with your cruise schedule always kept in mind.

What's included

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
Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience
Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village
Certified tour guide

NOT INCLUDED

$5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
Souvenirs
Gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.

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