Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour: Unveiling History and Jungle Exploration in Costa Maya
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95 Ratings
Mahahual
Embark on a captivating journey through the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins in Costa Maya. Unveil the ancient history, explore the jungle, and encounter fascinating wildlife.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - We will take you to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of a Mayan city that flourished around 300 AD.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • There’s a $5.00USD copyright fee (not included in the tour price) for the use of video cameras.
Additional Information

You will meet your guide at a central location in Mahahual. From there, we will take you to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of a Mayan city that flourished around 300 AD.

The activity is complemented with a walk under the jungle to explore and get to know the different structures on the site like: Templo 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas and Temple One.

This tour also offers the possibility of learning about local plants and seeing some species of local fauna including birds and spider monkeys.

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1300
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Shauna_w
Mar 31, 2024
Amazing culture and history - The guide had so much knowledge of all aspects of the archeological site. The ongoing preservation was wonderful to see. Great tour!
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Wheresemilynow
Mar 15, 2024
You should choose this one. - The history and the sights were amazing. Our guide was awesome and explained all the fun things we saw. Such a cool experience. We got to stop at a road side fruit stand to try some local fruits. I still think about that mango with Chamoy sauce. The best part was the history of the place. Such an amazing experience.
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Jadennis1990
Mar 11, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Our guide Saul, being born and raised in Chacchoben, was able to give us a glimpse into what life was like growing up in the area. His knowledge of the ruins and his personal experience exploring them as a student made our tour come to life. Even the drive to and from the ruins was a great experience as he explained the history of his hometown and even showed us where to get a traditional Mayan meal for lunch. Saul made our tour exceptionally great!
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Diana_m
Mar 4, 2024
Perfect Day - We had a fabulous experience on this excursion, all who participated said it was the highlight of our Western Caribbean cruise. Another group was supposed to join my party of five and we waited for them but they didn't show. So we had a private tour, which was great. Our guide Selena was part Mayan, and we had a much more authentic experience because of her. She was very generous in taking many pictures of us, and we had the honey pineapple tasting, salsa tasting that others described, plus a trip to Mahahual beach. Plus, we learned about Mayan food and the Mayan culture. We had a MUCH more authentic and personal experience than those that purchased excursions through the cruiseline. Plus, we were offered water, soda and beer, plus snacks. Highly recommended!
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Lemuel_b
Feb 11, 2024
It was just a great... - It was just a great experience! Never thought we’d do something like this, and the small group and our guide made it so memorable. Highly recommend the smaller, off cruise line, experience/excursion.
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James_b
Feb 11, 2024
Wonderful experience - Super guided tour of the ruins, it was fun and informative and they took great care of us. It was simple getting to the tour from the ship and the return was also easy
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Alan_k
Jan 28, 2024
Our port visit was... - Our port visit was canceled due to unsafe port conditions, wx. Viator refunded our money without being asked, Will look for this company in future port visits. THNK YOU for being a very fair company.
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Kevin_a
Jan 16, 2024
Great Experience - Tino was an excellent driver who met us entrance to the port. Drinks and snacks were provided. Both guides were knowledgeable about the Mayan ruins. Tino stopped and let us sample banana pineapples. Great experience Inwould definitely recommend their service as our party of Five had our own tour guide.
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679wendeeh
Jan 13, 2024
Amazing tour and fantastic tour guide - We had the best tour guide ever - has been doing it since 1995 so of course he was full of great information! I think his name was Louis (forgot to write it down) thru Turismo De Adventura excursions from Royal Caribbean. We walked away with so much history, knowledge. He had us close our eyes and he did a bunch of diff sounds that would have been heard during the time of the Mayans. It was just awesome. The ruins itself are amazing in themselves and well worth taking the time to visit.
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Scott_v
Jan 12, 2024
Great Vaule - Best value, best driver, best tour guide. The guide really knows his history. Great personality. Provided snacks and waters. I would highly recommend this company.
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