Mayan City Tour: Explore Chacchoben and Village Life

Immerse yourself in the ancient Mayan culture with a guided tour of the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and an interactive experience with Mayan descendants. Discover the secrets of traditional Mayan cuisine and witness the daily life of the local community. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Visit one of the least explored archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture in the heart of the jungle.
    Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided for hydration
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Expert-guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan City
  • Cultural experience at a traditional Mayan village
  • Authentic lunch with a Mayan family
What's Not Included
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Once your cruise ship docks at Costa Maya Port, take a historical guided journey through the Mayan City of Chacchoben, followed by a culturally enriching interaction with Mayan descendants in a village sharing the same name.
Experience the everyday existence of these legacy bearers during your interactions with residents, and become part of the…

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port. Our meeting point is located at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside Costa Maya Port. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will email you detailed and easy to follow instructions of meeting point, directions and a map.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Beatriz_n
Feb 21, 2026
Best Mayan experience - Truly authentic Mayan experience with incredibly knowledgeable tour guides Yoshi and Alan. Our favorite tour so far! Highly recommend! Lunch provided was very good and authentic Mayan cuisine! Don't miss it!!
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W4758qb_
Jan 10, 2026
Had a good time - Instead of overpaying for a tour from Icon of the Seas, we went with this local company and had zero regrets. Carlos took his time at Chacchoben, answered questions, and never rushed us. After that, the cultural stop with Mayan food and traditions was really interesting. We even had time to walk around the port before all-aboard.
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_i637gh
Jan 10, 2026
Everything is just fine - Honestly, I wasn’t sure about booking outside the ship while on MSC Seaside, but this ended up being one of the best days of our cruise. Ana and Marco were great, and the ruins were way more impressive than we expected. The Mayan experience part added something special instead of just “look and go.” Plenty of time back at the port too.
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_z8129bo
Jan 10, 2026
Great - "Cultural Gem" What I remember most wasn’t even the ruins — it was the little Mayan experience stop with homemade food and local people. That part felt real. We came in on NCL Encore and at first planned to book through the ship, but this local tour was cheaper and way smaller. Luis also made Chacchoben easy to understand without turning it into a history lecture. We were back early and relaxed before sailing.
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Amy_t
Jan 4, 2026
Wonderful day - definitely recommend - We had a fantastic experience seeing the Mayan ruins and learning the history. Edder was a fantastic tour guide who took great care of us and had lots to share about the history of the ruins and the Mayan people. Elliot gave us a wonderful tour of the Mayan village and the lunch was fantastic. It was a lot of fun to make our own tortilla and have an authentic and delicious lunch! Would highly recommend this tour!
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From $121
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).