Chacchoben Ruins and Authentic Mayan Cultural Experience

Duration5h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 80 travelers

Overview

As soon as your cruise ship arrives at Costa Maya Port, step back in time with a guided visit to the fascinating Chacchoben Archaeological Zone. After exploring the ancient ruins, continue to the nearby Maya village of Chacchoben, where you’ll meet local Maya descendants and experience their traditions firsthand.

Spend time with a local family and discover their everyday life, from the preparation of traditional corn tortillas to ancestral knowledge of natural remedies passed down through generations.

No cultural experience is complete without food! Enjoy authentic Maya dishes prepared with time-honored recipes, fresh local ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques.
Perfect for history and culture lovers, this experience takes you beyond the ruins to connect with the living heritage, traditions, and flavors of the Maya people.

What's included

Savor authentic Mayan dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Visit to a local family at Chacchoben Village
Experience authentic Mayan culture with a local family in their traditional village
Entrance fees to Chacchoben
Bottled water
Guided tour
Tickets to the ruins site
Round transportation

What to expect

Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

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 offer you.
Chacchoben
2h

Visit the Maya village of Chacchoben, sharing the same name and ancestral roots as the ancient Mayan city nearby. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the everyday life of a local Maya family and learn more about a culture that has been preserved through generations.

Meet your hosts and discover their traditions as they share how traditional corn tortillas are made, introduce you to local ingredients, and tell you about traditional home remedies and the plants and natural resources found in their community.

No family visit would be complete without sharing a meal. Enjoy a delicious selection of traditional Maya dishes prepared using time-honored recipes and techniques passed down from generation to generation. Made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, this authentic home-cooked meal offers a true taste of Maya culture and hospitality.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City
No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
To ensure you don't miss out, our tour operates rain or shine. Check the day's forecast and prepare accordingly. Bring essentials like a hat and sunscreen for sun or a light jacket and water-resistant shoes for rain.
Bring a hat and sun screen if you visit during the summer.
There's a $5.00USD fee if you want to bring a dedicated video camera like a camcorder or a GoPro. This is specifically for personal use, not for commercial filming. This fee isn't included in the tour price, and it's paid at the site's entrance.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring extra cash for any shopping or small purchases, as cards are not accepted at Chacchoben.
Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their activity are not eligible for a refund.
Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.

Cancellation policy

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