Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya
Overview
Discover two sides of Maya culture in one Costa Maya shore excursion, combining the ancient city of Chacchoben with a visit to a present-day Maya community.
Explore the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with your guide, walking among temples and ceremonial structures while learning about the history and traditions of the ancient Maya. Then continue to the nearby village of Chacchoben for a completely different perspective.
Meet a local Maya family and experience traditions that remain part of everyday life today. Learn about handmade tortillas, local ingredients, traditional remedies, and family customs while spending time with your hosts.
Complete your experience with a traditional Maya meal prepared with fresh local ingredients and cooking techniques passed down through generations.
From ancient temples in the jungle to traditions still practiced today, this tour offers a deeper look at Maya history, culture, and food beyond the archaeological site.
What's Included
- Meals Authentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors
- Bottled water
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family in Chacchoben village
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience
- Certified tour guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- $5.00 USD fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at site
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, just a few steps away from Costa Maya Port. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send you detailed and easy to follow directions to the meeting point and a map.Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.IMPORTANT Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the ship's full name.
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.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chacchoben
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
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.
- 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.
- Please provide your full cruise ship name and scheduled docking time when booking.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Tripods and drones are not permitted inside the archaeological zone.
- Wildlife sightings, including spider monkeys, cannot be guaranteed.
- 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.
- Bring extra cash for shopping or personal expenses, as credit cards may not be accepted at Chacchoben.
- 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 120 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 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).
- Meals. Authentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors.
- Bottled water.
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family in Chacchoben village.
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience.
- Certified tour guide.
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
- $5.00 USD fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at 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 and Mayan 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.
- 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 and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya 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
- MealsAuthentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors
- Bottled water
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family in Chacchoben village
- Entrance fees and tickets to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional tortilla-making demonstration and hands-on experience
- Certified tour guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- $5.00 USD fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at 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.
- 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.
- Please provide your full cruise ship name and scheduled docking time when booking.
- Visitors are not permitted to climb the temples.
- Tripods and drones are not permitted inside the archaeological zone.
- Wildlife sightings, including spider monkeys, cannot be guaranteed.
- 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.
- Bring extra cash for shopping or personal expenses, as credit cards may not be accepted at Chacchoben.
- 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 120 travelers
