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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Maya Village & Traditional Lunch

Location Costa Maya, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$238.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Chacchoben Mayan City and Mayan Experience Combo Tour offers an immersive journey through ancient culture in Costa Maya. Engage with the vibrant traditions of the Mayan people while exploring one of the least visited archaeological sites.

  • 🌿 Interact with local families and experience daily life as they share their rich heritage and traditions.
  • 🍽️ Savor traditional Mayan dishes prepared using ancestral techniques and fresh local ingredients.
  • 📚 Learn the art of making classic tortillas and discover ancient medicinal practices from your hosts.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Visit the Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben, dating back to 200 BC, and marvel at the stunning jungle surroundings.
  • 🏡 Explore the Maya village of Chacchoben, where descendants of the ancient Mayans continue their cultural practices.
  • 💧 Enjoy complimentary bottled water during your tour to keep you refreshed.
  • 🚌 Roundtrip transportation is included, departing from Plaza Las Fuentes, just steps from the Costa Maya Port.
  • 💵 A $5.00 USD copyright fee for camera use at Chacchoben is required, paid directly at the site.
  • 👶 Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, with specialized infant seats available for young children.
  • 🌍 Gratuities and souvenirs are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience while you immerse in Mayan culture.

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Maya Village & Traditional Lunch
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  • Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
  • Guided tour of the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
  • Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Traditional tortilla-making experience with your Maya hosts
  • Home-cooked traditional Maya lunch with fresh local ingredients & family recipes
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.

Meeting point
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.
Return details
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.

  • Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
    our adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Enjoy the 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, one of the Maya region’s lesser-explored archaeological sites, dating back to around 200 BC. Follow your certified guide through ancient plazas and ceremonial grounds and be amazed by monuments rising among the tropical jungle. Discover the history, beliefs and secrets of this ancient city as you walk the same paths once traveled by Maya priests, nobles and rulers. Discover the Gran Basamento and Temple One as your guide brings the ancient city to life through its architecture, traditions and legends. Along the way, discover native flora and keep an eye out for tropical birds and spider monkeys in their natural habitat. But your journey into Maya culture is only beginning. Continue on a short 15-minute drive to Chacchoben village, where you’ll meet descendants of the ancient Maya and discover how their traditions live on today.
  • Chacchoben
    Now experience Maya culture as it lives today. Meet a local Maya family, descendants of this great civilization, and step into their daily life as they share traditions and knowledge passed down through generations Discover traditional tortillas, home remedies and knowledge inherited from their ancestors. Then make your own tortilla alongside your hosts. No family visit would be complete without sharing a meal. Gather around the table for a home-cooked traditional lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients, Maya spices and ancestral techniques passed from generation to generation. Discover authentic flavors rooted in Maya family life. More than a cultural visit, this is a chance to share food, traditions, stories and laughter with the family who welcomed you — and experience Maya culture through the people who keep it alive today. After this special time together, relax on the 50-minute drive back to Costa Maya, bringing your journey from the ancient Maya world to Maya life today

  • 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.
  • 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
  • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
  • Cameras: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and GoPros and is paid directly at the archaeological site. Tripods and drones are prohibited inside the archaeological zone.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be comfortable walking along outdoor trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
  • Children: The historical and cultural experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older. Younger children are welcome.
  • Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
  • What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen. We recommend carrying some cash for souvenirs or small purchases, as cards are not accepted at Chacchoben.
  • Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Wildlife sightings, including spider monkeys and tropical birds, cannot be guaranteed.
  • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be comfortable walking along outdoor trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
  • Wheelchairs: Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable/collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
  • Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please provide any dietary requirements in advance so arrangements can be made.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Maya Village & Traditional Lunch

    Location Costa Maya, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $238.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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