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Chacchoben Ruins and Authentic Mayan Cultural Experience
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
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The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 histo...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Chacchoben Ruins and Authentic Mayan Cultural Experience
About
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 histo...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Itinerary
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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 offer you.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Chacchoben
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.
