Ancient Ruins Tours in Costa Maya: The 8 We Would Rebook

1.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Meet Costa Maya Toucan Tours near the port for an air-conditioned ride to Chacchoben, a Maya site dating to about 200 BC. Guides such as Carlos, Eliseo, and Juan Carlos explain the temples, culture, plants, and wildlife. Afterward, choose a 90-minute stop at Mahahual Beach before returning to the port.

“Me and my wife we were having a baby moon trip at Costa Maya cruise where mosis, Victor & Carlos was our toure guide and driver at Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa May. Amazing people and great experience. We book at very last month while arriving on port. Few things to look out:- 1) Do not pree book any excursion with cruise. 2) Once you book online find "Viator" or "Costa Maya Toucan Tours" with a BLUE T-shirt. - You can also pay in person at the same price. Fantastic service and support we could ever experience.”

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2.Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Top rated

Leave Costa Maya for Chacchoben, a Maya city found beneath jungle growth in 1970. Ride in an air-conditioned minivan, explore temples and pyramids with a site guide, look for wildlife, and return with time to spare. Guides such as Ismael and Octavio are especially good at explaining the ruins and taking photos.

“Knowledgeable guides and an all around authentic experience....even stopped by a roadside place to eat that was SO GOOD! Worth every penny👍🏼”

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3.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $58

From Costa Maya, ride about 55 minutes to Chacchoben for a bilingual guided walk among Maya temples and jungle wildlife. Guides such as Carlos, JC, and Eliseo are known for lively explanations. Then choose Mahahual Beach time, local food, shopping, or a prompt return to your ship.

“Carlos was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved the Chacchoben tour and the option to go to the beach was great, too. We highly recommend this excursion over the cruise ones. Thank you, Carlos and Diego!”

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4.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Travel from Mahahual to Chacchoben for a 1.5-hour guided visit with a local English-speaking guide. Guides such as Juan Corona, Rafael, Francisco, Carol, and Leo explain the Maya site and nearby communities. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, drinks, snacks, and possible fruit or hot sauce stops.

“LOng travel, nice to see Mayan ruins. take early trip so you can spend more time at port. Nice area at port to eart, swim and enjoy”

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5.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Travel from Puerto Costa Maya to Chacchoben with a bilingual guide such as Carlos, Octavio, or Genesis. Walk among jungle-covered temples, learn about Maya society and architecture, taste honey pineapple, and pass through a traditional local village. The tour lasts about four hours and includes transport, drinks, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“We had a safe trip and was able to see the ruins which was a positive. Now for the not so positive; the location where we met was hard to find, need more signs or a person to help. Another tour company had to show us where they were. They rushed us to load in the van at the village gift shops and food after we toured the ruins. Not sure why because we got back an hour before we were scheduled to. The information from the tour guide(s) was lacking. Would like to know more about the ruins, it felt like super basic information was given. Also when we…”

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6.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben for a two-hour guided walk among Maya temples and jungle views. Guides such as Octavio, Rafael, Ismael, and Victor explain the site and local life. The $59 tour includes transport, admission, bottled water, soft drinks, and a small-group setting of up to 21 people.

“A very enjoyable excursion, despite the weather. The company were very responsive and quick to answer messages. Our arrival time (on a cruise ship) was altered, but this time change was accommodated. We travelled to the site in two small buses, with our very capable guide looking after both groups. An enjoyable day - thank you”

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7.Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel by air-conditioned van from Costa Maya to Chacchoben, where guides such as Edder, Lorenzo, Yoshi, and Elliot explain the ancient city and jungle setting. Then visit a Mayan family for tortilla-making, home remedies, and a traditional lunch. Allow about 5.5 hours, plus a 15-minute walk from the cruise port.

“Edder was our guide and did a great job giving us the history of the area and Mayan people and then showing us Chacchoben. We had plenty of time there and then off to tortilla making and lunch that the amazing Mayan women prepared. Lunch was great and the flan was absolutely delicious! Excellent tour.”

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8.Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mexican Lunch at the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben for a guided walk among Maya temples and jungle wildlife, then stop at Mahahual for Mexican lunch, two alcoholic drinks, and beach time. Guides such as Carlos, Gabriela, Eliseo, and Juan Carlos explain the site in clear, lively detail. Expect about an hour of driving each way and a walking tour in tropical heat.

“Air conditioning on the bus didn’t work well. Made for a long hot ride. Guide was good. Not much time allowed at the beach.”

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