Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

4.9
(82 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, travel through history in a guided tour through at the Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben to later interact with Mayan descendants at the village of the same name.

Witness the daily life of the heirs of this great culture as you interact with your hosts and a local family that will make this experience unforgettable.They will teach you from the ingredients of the classic tortillas to ancient remedies.

In this tour, you will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been inherited from generation to generation with local products and fresh produce that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor of this exquisite food.

The highlight of this experience is a tasty lunch cooked with local spices and fresh ingredients specially for the occasion.

We recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Costa Maya local culture and you are history lover like us.

What's Included

Bottled water
Certified Guided Tour at Chaccoben Mayan Ruins
Visit to a Mayan Village with a Mayan Family host
Air-conditioned vehicle
Authentic Mayan dishes cooked with local ingredients mainly vegetables and may include poultry or meat. If you have any specific food requirements please let us know ahead.
$5.00 USD fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
Souvenirs
Gratuities
The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at Chacchoben Mayan City

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks, starting from the conveniently located Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the Port. Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit one of the least explored archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture in the heart of the jungle. Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to offer you.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    We will visit the Maya villa of Chacchoben, the same name and ancestors of the ancient Mayan city. In this visit, witness the daily life of the heirs of this great culture as you interact with your host and his family, they will teach you from the ingredients of the classic tortillas to home remedies for some bites of the endemic fauna. A family visit could not be complete without a meal. In this tour, you will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, with local products and fresh produce that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Costa Maya Shore Excursions

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Cancellation Policy

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