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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins: Popular Day Tour from Costa Maya
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1,481 Ratings
Mahahual
Explore the ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins on a day tour from Costa Maya. Discover the fascinating history and architecture of this site, known for its impressive temples and platforms.
Explore the ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins on a day tour from Costa Maya. Discover the fascinating history and architecture of this site, known for its impressive temples and platforms.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben - The guide will transport visitors back to the once-thriving ancient Mayan civilization, allowing them to experience their culture, traditions, and beliefs through the guide’s extensive knowledge of this remarkable archaeological site. Visitors can also explore the rich flora and fauna of the lush jungle that…
- Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben - The guide will transport visitors back to the once-thriving ancient Mayan civilization, allowing them to experience their culture, traditions, and beliefs through the guide’s extensive knowledge of this remarkable archaeological site. Visitors can also explore the rich flora and fauna of the lush jungle that surrounds these stunning temples.
- Playa Mahahual - Upon returning from the wonderful site of Chacchoben, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy, explore, and relax at the idyllic beach of the quaint town “Mahahual.” This location comes alive when cruise ships dock at Costa Maya port. Mahahual is one of the top destinations in the Mexican Caribbean for snorkeling and diving, as the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest coral barrier in the world, lies just off its shores. Mahahual’s beaches are among the most expansive in the Mexican Caribbean, featuring endless stretches of white sand, palm trees, and a turquoise sea with almost imperceptible waves due to the “Banco Chinchorro” reef acting as a breakwater. Its warm waters invite visitors to spend the day swimming, strolling along the boulevard filled with shops for souvenir shopping, or simply relaxing and enjoying massages by the sea while savoring authentic Mexican cuisine.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- 90 minutes on Mahahual beach with facilities (optional)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Carbonated beverages
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Travel Insurance
- Bottled water
- 90 minutes on Mahahual beach with facilities (optional)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Carbonated beverages
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Chacchoben Mayan Ruins stand as the top attraction for a day trip in Costa Maya. Located about an hour’s drive from Costa Maya Port, this site is only a few kilometers away from the village of Chacchoben, from which it gets its name. The Mayan word “Chacchoben” translates to “The Place Of The Red Corn.” The site features impressive structures,…
The Chacchoben Mayan Ruins stand as the top attraction for a day trip in Costa Maya. Located about an hour’s drive from Costa Maya Port, this site is only a few kilometers away from the village of Chacchoben, from which it gets its name. The Mayan word “Chacchoben” translates to “The Place Of The Red Corn.” The site features impressive structures, including large temples and massive platforms, dating back to 700 AD.
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Consider bringing along sunblock and insect repellent.
- no hay acceso para scotters
Location
Travel agency Costa Maya Toucan Tours
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1481 Ratings)
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Valerie_r
Apr 21, 2026
Beautiful ruins! - I loved the archeological site!!! It was beautiful!! The trip to the ruins was lengthy but you get to see the way of living of the locals. One thing that was highly unpleasant was the white European Americans talking senseless things about the locals way of living as if their hometowns (in the middle of nowhere texas) were any better … so if you have racist family members and you want to take them outside their (dumphole) hometown, just don’t !!! Traveling is for those who love and respect other countries!! And im referencing my visit back in January 13, 2026!
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Relax04063169271
Apr 19, 2026
Amazing - Amazing tour. Highly recommend. Very helpful and knowledgeable. We will definitely book again ! We loved our tour guides Paul Louis and Carlos
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Amypl3317ee
Apr 17, 2026
Great tour! - This tour was fantastic. The guides and bus driver were great and very knowledgeable. They provided cold water throughout the day.
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Bryan_n
Apr 16, 2026
Excellent Tour, Well Run, On Time - It was very well run and organized. The tour guide was friendl and knowledgeable. We didn't have to wait long to start the tour and everything was on time, and we were back on the ship plenty early. Great tour, I learned so much about the Mayans.
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Jonathan_s
Apr 15, 2026
Amazing Excursion - What an excellent excursion! We had a blast! Our tour guide Carlos was amazing and hilarious! His knowledge of the ruins made the trip a thrill and interesting! Our drivers Mary and Ruben were great from check in to the end of the tour. Over all the staff was very hospitable. We highly recommend this excursion through Toucan Tours.
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Sightsee19296423669
Apr 15, 2026
AMAZING ; READ THIS REVIEW ASAP - BOOK BOOK BOOK! Skip the cruise excursion and do this because it’s WAY cheaper and the experience is incredibly authentic. Everybody was punctual, no hiccups. My tour guide Carlos is a mf legend! Me and my girlfriend loved talking and interacting with him and learned so much about Mayan culture. No Mames 😭. Offered fresh water, supported local business by taking us to get mangoes and pineapples on the ride back. Please please TIP these people they work very hard and deserve every ounce of support. Would highly recommend and I can’t wait to book another trip with Toucan Tours. 10/10 fr
S/O our driver Luis and our other tour guide Paul as well!
🩷 - Desde RD 🇩🇴, con amor, Patrick.
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Discover50883018605
Apr 14, 2026
Good trip - Great trip for the price! The instructions were spot on to get to where we needed to go and they took care of us the whole time!
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Normacd5045dw
Apr 14, 2026
A Must See - I didn’t love that it was an hour drive, but it was so worth it! My family really loved it and learned a lot. I felt the price was good. It was just enough time.
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Seanmf7455cy
Apr 13, 2026
Great Experience! - We had a great time on the Mayan Ruins tour. It was very easy to find the van at the cruise port that took us to the Tucan Tours office. After that, we got on a charter bus that took us on the ~45 minute ride out to the ruins. The bus was comfortable and air conditioned. Our tour guide, Eliseo Estrada was very friendly and gave us a lot of good information on the ride.
Once we got there, there were bathrooms you can stop at before going on the walking tour. There were multiple other tour groups at the ruins, but the crowd was well managed, so there were never too many people at one particular site. At each site, Eliseo spent a few minutes explaining what we were looking at, and then there was a few minutes to walk around before we met back up with him. You may want to consider wearing sandals or hiking boots, as the area around the ruins can be muddy if it has been raining.
After we were done at the ruins, we opted to go to the beach. Tucan Tours took us to a beach club that had a section of beach with lots of chairs and a restaurant with a nice patio. When we got there, our tour guide made sure to show us where to meet and what time. We were at the beach club for about 90 minutes.
There was some seaweed at the beach, so my wife and I decided to eat lunch on the patio. Lunch was not included in the price, but the food at the beach club was good, not expensive, and they take credit cards.
At the end, we got back on the bus, which took us directly to the cruise port. We'd recommend this tour for couples and families.
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530ingyb
Apr 13, 2026
Beautiful Jungle, Amazing Ruins and Very Educational - We took this tour purchased through our cruise ship NCL Escape. It was a 4 hour tour, 1 hour drive each way and 2 hours in the jungle. Our tour guide Daniel was very pleasant and provided an educational narration the entire time we drove. He was a wealth of knowledge. The ruins were fantastic with one set that visitors were allowed to climb. If you choose to do so be careful. It's not as easy as it looks. The vegetation throughout the jungle was really beautiful. Insect repellent is recommended.
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