Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
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 site are characterized by large temples and massive platforms dated from 700 AD.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Consider bringing along sunblock and insect repellent.
no hay acceso para scotters
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
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 embrujar por las maravillosas construcciones, visita descubre y aprende acerca de esto viendo a los habitantes actuales de la zona arqueológica los monos arañas, los cereques, etc. Deslumbrante con las maravillosas selvas, siempre verdes, un clima tropical y los mosquitos que nunca faltan recibiendo con animo a los nuevos visitantes. Cuando estés de ida o de regreso de esta mágica ciudad de Chacchoben puedes disfrutar de las frutas de temporada de la zona local, con un poco de chile piquin encima que venden en los puestos a un lado del camino en el poblado llamado "Pedro Antonio de los Santos".
Playa Mahahual
A tu regreso del maravilloso lugar de Chacchoben tienes la disponibilidad de poder, disfrutar, conocer y relajarte en la paradisíaca playa de nuestro pequeño pueblo llamado "Mahahual". Este lugar que cobra vida cuando los cruceros arriban al puerto Costa Maya. Mahahual es de los mejores destinos de todo el Caribe Mexicano para practicar snorkel y buceo, ya que frente a sus costas se encuentra el arrecife Mesoamericano, que es la segunda barrera de coral mas larga del mundo. Las playas de Mahahual son de las mas extensas en el Caribe Mexicano, con interminables kilómetros de blanca arena, palmeras y un mar de tono azul turquesa con oleaje casi imperceptible por el arrecife llamado "banco chinchorro" que actúa como rompeolas. Sus aguas cálidas, son una invitación a pasearse todo el día nadando, recorrer el boulevard que esta lleno de tiendas para comprar souvenirs o simplemente relajarte y disfrutar los masajes frente al mar y probar los auténticos platillos de la gastronomía mexicana.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Tour Guide
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
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Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour was a must do at...
Robert E,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour was a must do at least once. Our tour guide, JC, was super informative, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The lunch at the beach was hands down, a 5+. Delicious steak tacos and a couple beers. The beach itself is what brought our review down to a 4, but really we didn’t have time for the beach after we ate anyway. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Air conditioning on the...
Doug H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Air conditioning on the bus didn’t work well. Made for a long hot ride. Guide was good. Not much time allowed at the beach.
Amazing tour guide, but skip beach.
ashexplore,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Carlos is awesome tour guide, very knowledgeable about Mayan people! Very upbeat and personable! But skip the beach! The beach portion was disappointing. Smelled like fish. Not a relaxing place. Sandbags everywhere and fishing boats.
A great choice!
Joel C,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Walking involved at the ruins. Great tour. Lunch was good and also included two drinks! Our guide, Mr. Estrada, was wonderful and had great info. Beach is crowded.
Ruins and lunch
Hcci,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00nice bus, Elsio was a fun guide. 5 stars for him down part was stopping 20 minutes at a pineapple stand not on the agenda to buy fruit from the return guides relatives. lost time here for ample time having lunch at stop two and time to sit on the beach and relax. 3 stars
Interesting History and Ruins
563Tony,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The van ride from the pier to the Mayan ruins was narrated by our tour guide, but we couldn’t hear very much of his presentation because he didn’t use a microphone and speakers until the final few minutes of the ride. Between the road noise, his accent and how fast he spoke, we didn’t get much out of it. He was a very pleasant man and gave a good tour once we arrived. We skipped the lunch at the beach because it was raining.
Cruise trip to Mayan ruins
Steven H,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good trip from our cruise port. My wife, girls 8&10enjoyed it. Ended up passing on the beach because it was rainy
Dont recomment Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan ruins & Mexican lunch at Beach
Alona R,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The local tour company waited for the other tourists that they collected from other locations (not from ship). We waited for almost 2 hours before our bus arrived, loaded the additional passengers, and left. It took an hour drive to the Chaccohoben Mayan ruins. The bus was full and the temperature inside the bus was 33C. It took 30 min for the AC to work but only dropped to 26C 30 min later and stayed that way. The tour is supposed to take 5 hours but since we already lost 2 hours (waiting for other tourists), we canceled the Beach part where we were supposed to have lunch and traveled back to the port for another hour so we don't miss our cruise ship's departure.
Day at Chachoben.
Jill N,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The ride to and from the ruins is about 1 hour each way. Although they are amazing, we spent about one hour there. Lots of transportation time
Great Day!
Bill B,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos and Victor were awesome. Very knowledgeable and personable. My wife and I really enjoyed our day in Costa Maya.
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