Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mahahual Lighthouse Tour
Overview
Chacchoben is the heart of this experience — but the journey reveals a little more of Costa Maya along the way.
Explore an ancient Maya city surrounded by tropical jungle, walking among temples, ceremonial grounds and plazas as your professional guide brings Chacchoben’s history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge to life.
Beyond the ruins, discover small glimpses of the region as you travel. Learn about locally produced honey and traditional salsas, pass through Pedro Santos, a present-day Maya community known for its sweet honey pineapples, and see another side of Maya life beyond the ancient city.
Your journey eventually brings you back to the Caribbean coast, with a stop at the Mahahual Lighthouse for views and photos before returning to Costa Maya Port.
Come to discover ancient Chacchoben and leave having experienced a little more of Costa Maya along the way.
What's Included
- Beer, juice, soft drinks & bottled water
- Stop at Pedro Santos – Pineapple Village
- Roundtrip Transportation From Costa Maya Port
- Brief visit to a local ranch featuring regional honey & salsa production
- Photo stop at Mahahual Lighthouse
- Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
- Snacks
- Certified Tour Guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Gratuities
- $5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
Meeting Location
Av. Paseo del Puerto
Av. Caribe con, 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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Pedro Antonio Santos
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Pedro Antonio Santos
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Playa Mahahual
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Departure Time: Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- Cruise Ship Information: Cruise ship guests must provide the full name of their cruise ship when booking. This information is required to coordinate your tour with the ship’s arrival and departure schedule.
- No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at Costa Maya Port, you will receive a full refund.
- Meeting Point: Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is approximately 15 minutes.
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 18 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation throughout the tour.
- This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
- Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
- What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and some cash for fresh fruit, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
- Cameras & Tripods: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and is paid directly at Chacchoben. Tripods are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
- 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 City Balloon Tours 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).
- Beer, juice, soft drinks & bottled water.
- Stop at Pedro Santos – Pineapple Village.
- Roundtrip Transportation From Costa Maya Port.
- Brief visit to a local ranch featuring regional honey & salsa production.
- Photo stop at Mahahual Lighthouse.
- Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site.
- Snacks.
- Certified Tour Guide.
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
- Gratuities.
- $5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
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 & Mahahual Lighthouse Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mahahual Lighthouse Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Beer, juice, soft drinks & bottled water
- Stop at Pedro Santos – Pineapple Village
- Roundtrip Transportation From Costa Maya Port
- Brief visit to a local ranch featuring regional honey & salsa production
- Photo stop at Mahahual Lighthouse
- Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
- Snacks
- Certified Tour Guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Gratuities
- $5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Departure Time: Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- Cruise Ship Information: Cruise ship guests must provide the full name of their cruise ship when booking. This information is required to coordinate your tour with the ship’s arrival and departure schedule.
- No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at Costa Maya Port, you will receive a full refund.
- Meeting Point: Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is approximately 15 minutes.
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 18 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation throughout the tour.
- This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
- Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
- What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and some cash for fresh fruit, souvenirs and other personal purchases.
- Cameras & Tripods: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and is paid directly at Chacchoben. Tripods are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
- 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
