Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Village Tour: A Glimpse into Ancient Culture from Costa Maya

Immerse yourself in ancient Mayan culture with a tour of the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and village in Costa Maya. Explore the ruins, interact with Mayan descendants, learn about traditional cuisine, and enjoy a delicious lunch cooked with local ingredients.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Certified Guided Tour at Chaccoben Mayan Ruins
  • Visit to a Mayan Village with a Mayan Family host
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • $5.00 USD fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
  • The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at Chacchoben Mayan City
Additional Information

Once your cruise ship docks at the Costa Maya Port, embark on a guided journey through time at the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, followed by an interaction with the Mayan descendants in the village sharing the same name. Experience the regular life of this ancient civilization’s successors as you engage with a local family who will turn this visit into an…

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks, starting from the conveniently located Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the Port. Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nerie
May 7, 2025
Good experience. - The tour guide was excellent. The timing for each part of the experience was well kept. The group size was very good (10). My only complaint was that I made a reservation for a tour in Spanish (to benefit our mother) and it ended up being in English.
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Charlie
Apr 29, 2025
Jonathan aka Tucan the youtube man is who you want! - We had a wonderful experience learning about the Mayan Ruins, and how the culture is, the whole trip was amazing! We got to see sloths, and monkeys, and the chocolate factory, and rum cake... mmm... We had a wonderful tour guide Jonathan, and he showed us the best places you can see. And even zipline! He mad it very memorable. 100 Stars! Thanks Tucan the youtube Man.
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Barbara_b
Apr 16, 2025
Wow! This was such an... - Wow! This was such an amazing experience! Edder and Abner were fantastic guides. Pickup was smooth (everyone is correct that you need to walk well outside of the port the kiosk is across from a large monument) and waters were provided. The ruins was awesome and Edder was incredibly knowledgeable. However, the star of the afternoon was the trip to the Mayan village. The food was delicious and the people were amazing. This tour was 10/10!
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Margo_w
Apr 14, 2025
Very nice experience - We went with our 13 year old grandson and we will loved the experience. The food was delicious and we had a hands-on chance to make tortillas. He wasn’t as crazy about the ruins but we figured it was because of his age.
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179gleny
Apr 11, 2025
Awesome unique and memorable experience! - EXCELLENT! We were just looking for a wheelchair friendly trip for my wife to see a Mayan ruin. I had no idea how awesome this particular tour is. When they say real Mayan meal, they are not kidding! This is not some fake Disney Mayan experience. These beautiful ladies teach you how to make your own tortillas in a small native village where the tour guides really live. Then you eat a fabulous lunch. Eric was our tour guide and his knowledge was not only extensive, but he had personal history AND PHOTOS from his youth to share. This is a little hard to find but is an absolute MUST EXPERIENCE. Be forewarned though, if you’re not adventuresome and eager to try new things, you’re going to a real village and not a New York diner. If you want that fussy stuff, stay home otherwise the adventurous will experience something memorable.
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Christyk03
Apr 11, 2025
An amazing family cultural educational experience!! - Great communication and directions to this local independent tour operator!! The ruins at Chacchoben are awesome and the guides are friendly, knowledgeable and informative, but the best part is the local family meal experience !! You learn how they live, what the grow and eat, you get to try your hand at making a traditional tortilla ( don’t worry, abuela will make it perfect for you) and you get to indulge in a scrumptious meal!! This was a highlight of our cruise PS. Get the mango, pineapple and coconut at the ruins!!! So good!!
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Hillary_g
Apr 6, 2025
Missed port of call, but good customer service. - So we actually didn't get to participate, due to our cruise canceling the stop due to wind, but we were really looking forward to this excursion. We did get a full refund since our ship wasn't able to make port. Hopefully we will make it next year. Good customer service. Cruise lines like to say you may not get your money back if you have to cancel an independent excursion, so we were a little worried when we couldn't make it ashore, but requested a refund and was processed very quickly.
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Jennifer
Mar 22, 2025
Authentic experience - Authenticity at its best! We had such a great time. The lunch was delicious, and the homemade tortillas were the best! Definitely recommend!
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Georgette_m
Mar 4, 2025
Great experience from a local business. - Elliot and the team were friendly, informative and passionate about their heritage. The food was delicious. The group was small which was nice. I am happy to support a small local industry and learn about the culture and history from them.
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Chef1419
Feb 25, 2025
Must do in Costa Maya - This is a must. Loves the experience. Elliot was very knowledgeable. Abber our driver got us there and back before the cruise left.
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From $119
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).