The 4 Best Mayan Ruins Tours in Costa Maya

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 just outside the port for an air-conditioned ride to Chacchoben, where guides such as Carlos and Eliseo explain the temples, Maya culture, and jungle life. Afterward, choose a 90-minute stop at Mahahual Beach before returning to the port.

“This was a great way to do an excursion without paying cruise ship prices. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The ruins were very interesting and the beach was beautiful!”

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2.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

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

Ride about 45 minutes from Mahahual to Chacchoben for a 1.5-hour guided visit with local guides such as Juan Corona, Rafael, Francisco, Leo, and Carol. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, drinks, snacks, and possible stops for fresh fruit or local hot sauce.

“There are no words. Simply the best, most professional company we have ever used. It was so intimate and informative.”

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3.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village

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

Travel from Puerto Costa Maya to Chacchoben with a local bilingual guide such as Carlos, Octavio, or Genesis. Walk among Maya temples, stop for honey pineapple and drinks, then pass through a traditional village. The tour lasts about four hours and returns you to the port.

“We enjoyed our personal tour of Chacchoben. Drinks provided on the van ride, and a stop for fresh fruit on the way back. Way better than a big group!”

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4.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

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

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben in an air-conditioned van, then spend about two hours exploring restored Maya temples with a certified English-speaking guide. Guides such as Octavio, Rafael, Ismael, and Victor are known for lively cultural explanations. Expect jungle views, a small group, and a possible roadside fruit stop.

“The meeting place was a very long walk from the cruise ship. Octavio was a great guide and we learned a lot about the area. Overall we had a great tour.”

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