Chacchoben Mayan Ruins: Exploration of Ancient Structures with Mexican Lunch in Costa Maya

Explore the ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins in Costa Maya and discover the fascinating history of this site. Enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Mayan civilization.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Se parte de esta gran experiencia, disfruta y aprende un poco mas de las grandes civilizaciones que la humanidad a conocido “Los Mayas”. Desde tu llegada al puerto Costa Maya te veras envuelto en la selva milenaria aquella que guarda los secretos de esta civilización, la hermosa ciudad llamada “Chacchoben”, déjate…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins is the most popular and visited attraction for a day in Costa Maya. It is approximately 50 minutes drive from Costa Maya Port. This site is just a few kilometers from the village of Chacchoben from which it’s name derive. The translation of the Mayan word “Chacchoben” refers to “The Place Of The Red Corn”. The structures at this…

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1287
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andreahl8696fj
Jul 8, 2025
Mayan Ruins - Bucket List experience - Weather was beautiful. Carlos was a wealth of information and is very happy to share his family history. The drive was a great way to relax, visit & nap and Eric was an awesome driver! The ruins were a bucket list item for us. And the beachside lunch has THE BEST ceviche!
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Trek61755391728
Jun 29, 2025
GRACIAS GABRIELA Y GABRIEL! - It was a fun day with Gabriela and Gabriel touring the Chacchoben Mayan ruins and the beach in Mahahual. Gabriela was very knowledgeable, funny and kind! They are reliable and very attentive to Detail. They took great care in making sure we were on time for everything down to the minute! The bus they took us on was comfortable and they also made sure we had fresh water and sodas the whole time.
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Annelis_m
Jun 5, 2025
Great Experience! - This was a beautiful experience and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Eliseo, Manuel and Gabriela did a fantastic job getting us to and from each place on time and efficiently. Great ruins sight and history , and good lunch on the beach. They also got us back to the cruise on time! Highly recommended!
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N799wkmaryr
May 28, 2025
Fun and enjoyable trip - The tour was small enough to have a personal touch, but enough people to be fun. Both Carlos’ were great. They took extra time to make sure our trip was amazing, and our needs were met. I definitely recommend them.
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Jose_r
Jun 22, 2025
Good Excursion to do, only if, All people purchase the lunch at the beach! - It was good for those who like historical trips. For our family it was a little boring since you’re not allowed to climb up the steps in some of the ruins. The guide, Eliseo, was amazing. We did not complete the lunch at the beach because some of the people had to come back to the ship because they did not buy the lunch at the beach part of the excursion. so, we ended up missing that part of the Excursion, because even though the driver went back to the beach, we first had to take some of the people back to the ship and because we waited forever for two people who never showed up to leave the ruins.
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Melicer_j
Jun 22, 2025
Great tour, but… - Excellent tour! Enjoyed hearing the history and the tour guide not shying away from the complete history of the Mayans particularly the human sacrifices. Our tour guide, Carlos was very knowledgeable and accommodating. They kept us hydrated the entire time. We also stopped for fresh mangos and pineapples. We loved the souvenir and snack shop. Unfortunately, there was not enough time to head to the beach. The waters were rough that day anyway, but we missed getting the lunch we paid for. Maybe consider taking the lunch portion out of the package knowing that there will never be enough time to go.
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Tom_p
Jun 16, 2025
Mayan Visit Wasn't 'Ruined' But Could Have Been Even Better - The pickup process was smooth – and they offered a nice place to wait for our bus, with free bottled water, soda, and beer. The bus was great, and the tour guide kept us informed and entertained during the hour-long drive to the Mayan ruins. The park was very well laid out and maintained, and just as nicely as any U.S. National Park. We sweated a lot walking through the park, but the tour kept us hydrated very well. Great experience with the Mayan temple ruins. We were there for about an hour and 20 minutes before buying some snacks and water and getting back on the bus. The only downside of the day was that we left a little late to head back for the second half of the excursion, which was to be beach, food & drinks. We had one straggler returning to the bus, plus the guide offered an extra stop for local pineapples. That was another 10-15 minutes. By the time we returned to port to drop the non-beach folks off, we realized we'd have at most 90 minutes at the beach. So we opted out of the second half and went back to the ship. That means we wasted the extra money we'd paid for the second half of the excursion. But better than that than worry about being late back to the ship.
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Amy_b
Jul 22, 2025
Ruins great, beach no. Staff awesome. - Ruins were great. Tour guide, driver, and staff were great. I would definitely skip the beach. That particular beach spot was gross. Also, Viator did not make it clear what the name of the local company was that I was looking for. It was a bit confusing. I had to search around for where to go.
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Tiffanie_s
Jun 23, 2025
Never again - Learning about the Mayan Ruins was ok but paying for lunch and beach time and not getting it was a huge let down. We paid a lot of money and to not get what we paid for was quite the blow. The tour should be shorter and include lunch on the bus and no beach or shorter and more beach time.
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Jesus_t
Jun 25, 2025
Skip the beach and restaurant. Mayan experience great! - The restaurant was not worth the price and staff not friendly. The beach was not nice. You would be better served eating at the port and not stress about missing the departure time of the ship. Otherwise it was worth the price. Would book again without the lunch on the beach fiasco. The owner of the restaurant was combative and argumentative about orders. I would have walked out but had to wait for the tour bus!!
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).