Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Adventure Tour from Costa Maya
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the magic of the ancient Mayan world at Chacchoben, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in southern Quintana Roo. This unforgettable experience takes you deep into the heart of the jungle, where majestic temples and ceremonial plazas reveal the legacy of an ancient civilization.
Our expert bilingual guides will share legends, secrets, and historical facts that bring the site to life, making every step feel like a journey through time. You’ll explore ancient structures, learn about Mayan culture, and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds this sacred place.
This tour includes comfortable round-trip transportation from Costa Maya, small groups for a more personalized experience, and friendly, knowledgeable staff dedicated to making your visit special. Perfect for cruise passengers, this excursion combines history, culture, and nature in a single experience.
We guarantee on-time return so you can board your cruise ship in Costa Maya without worries.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pedro Antonio Santos
On the way, we’ll make a stop at Pedro Santos Pineapple Village, a colorful and picturesque place where you can taste the freshest and sweetest pineapple in the region.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruin
The Chacchoben archaeological site, whose name means “Place of the Red Corn” in the Mayan language, was an important ceremonial and political center during the Classic period. Surrounded by lush tropical jungle, its stepped temples and sacred plazas tell centuries of history and transport you to the greatness of the ancient Mayan civilization. Walk among thousand-year-old temples surrounded by tropical jungle and discover the legacy of a legendary civilization. Our expert guides will bring its history, culture, and traditions to life for you. An adventure you can’t miss!
What‘s Included
Travel insurance
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Archeological site entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified bilingual guide, Spanish and English
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Adventure Tour from Costa Maya
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip but disappointed about return of Apple Watch
Wander10858814855,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a cruise and did a tour with Tours Naturaleza Bacalar to the Chacchoben Ruins with Selena. While driving out to the ruins she gave us lots of local information/history and even taught us some Mayan words. When we got out to the ruins Carlos joined us and between the both of them we had an excellent tour of the ruins. Very educational and really well presented. After we finished we went to a little town I will remember as pineapple town and Selena treated us to locally made empanadas and a sampler of pineapple. She is a super friendly person and seems to know so many. We stopped at the coast and she took pictures of us and took us to one of her favorite beaches. The only bad thing that happened is my apple watch fell off in their van and they have been promising to return it and it still has not been. I have no way to delete it from my system until I have the apple watch back. They’ve had it since the middle of December and it’s still has not been returned in the second week of January. I’m a little disappointed.
The tour I bought is not the one we received
Felipe O,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I asked for a tour in Spanish and 90 in English. Allegedly there were fruits, water and beer... there was no beer and the fruits were Pina on the street, the unsanitary place and the person who broke the pineapple without the minimum knowledge of food handling
Great Experience
LaKeshia N,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guides made sure we had a good experience. They even took us to a fruit stand and the beautiful beach.
Very nice experience
Mathilde M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to enjoy the visit of Chacchoben with Isis and Carlos (site guide) during our stop in Costa Maya. Very welcome at the exit of the boat easily recognizable thanks to the explanations of Isis, air-conditioned ride during which we had water at will and explanations of Isis perfectly clear in English or Spanish. The arrival of the boat allowed us an arrival on the site before the others which was very pleasant and the visit of the site with Carlos was complete and lasted at least 2 hours. Many very interesting explanations, anecdotes, a real pleasure!
Very good tour
Jacquelin S,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00we had taken a few different outings on our cruise and I would have to say that this was my favorite. It was raining so hard when we got off the ship and we did have a little problem getting in touch at first, but once the tour started, it was amazing.. Selena really has a great knowledge of all the area and people. she spoke three different languages., Spanish, Mayan and English. When we got to the ruins Carlos met us there and gave us so much info about the ruins, local plants and so much more. Between the two of them they had an answer for all of our questions
A very memorable excursion!!!
Prasanna V,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Tour guide was Celina - she was friendly, fun to talk with and an exceptional tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our excursion. Our cab driver Victor and Chacchoben guide Carlos did an amazing job too! Pickup and drop was on time. We explored the Mayan ruins and spent time in Lagoon of 7 colors. We were taken to an authentic Mexican restaurant and served delicious Tacos. We consider this as a very memorable excursion and highly recommended it to others! All 5 stars to the management, Celina, Victor and Carlos 👍
It was soooo good!...
Valeria P,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was soooo good! Absolutely a great experience, Selene and Victor were so generous and entertaining, Carlos, our tour guide at the ruins was excellent adn funny and kept us intrigued with the tour, we saw some monkeys, and walked to the top of one of the ruins. Absolutely amazing, the pineapple with tajin sooo good! Highly recommended.
Great 👏👏
Balachandar S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great experience. The guide was great and more friendly. The way he handled the kids was awesome.
The Best Tour
andredc2025,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on our tour to Cacchoben with Victor and Selina! From start to finish, they made the entire day feel smooth, fun, and comfortable. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting stories and history about the area. You can truly tell they love what they do. They were also very attentive to everyone in our group, making sure we were comfortable, hydrated, and getting the most out of the experience. The pace was perfect, and they gave us plenty of time to explore, ask questions, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. They even had drinks and snacks for us! Overall, it was one of the best tours we’ve ever taken. Victor and Selina made it unforgettable. Highly recommend! 💯
Seamless from start to finish
Amanda H,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was an amazing tour guide and shared the history of the area with us along the way. The ruins were very interesting. We stopped on the way back for tasty $2 empanadas and yummy pineapple. We spent an hour at the beach where chairs and umbrellas were provided. It was a great experience overall!
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