Mexico · Archaeology

Chacchoben Mayan City and Mayan Experience Combo Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Mahahual Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the archaeological zone of Chacchoben with a certified tour guide
  • 02 Visit one of the least explored Mayan sites in the heart of the jungle
  • 03 Experience authentic Mayan culture with a local family in their traditional village
  • 04 Learn about classic tortillas, local ingredients, and ancient remedies
  • 05 Enjoy traditional Mayan dishes prepared with ancestral techniques
  • 06 Roundtrip transportation from Mahahual included
  • 07 Entrance to Chacchoben Mayan City included
  • 08 Bottled water provided during the tour

Discover the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben on a guided journey into the jungle, where impressive monuments, native flora, and local history come together. This experience combines archaeological exploration with a closer look at present-day Mayan culture in the village of Chacchoben.

After visiting the site, spend time with a local family and witness traditions that have been passed down through generations. Learn about classic tortilla ingredients, ancient remedies, and daily life before enjoying traditional Mayan dishes prepared with fresh local products and ancestral techniques.

Discover the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben on a guided journey into the jungle, where impressive monuments, native flora, and local history come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Mahahual
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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.We will visit the Maya villa of Chacchoben, the same name and ancestors of the ancient Mayan city.

In this visit, witness the daily life of the heirs of this great culture as you interact with your host and his family, they will teach you from the ingredients of the classic tortillas to home remedies for some bites of the endemic fauna.

A family visit could not be complete without a meal. In this tour, you will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, with local products and fresh produce that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mahahual 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Roundtrip Transportation
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Experience authentic Mayan culture with a local family in their traditional village
  • Entrance to Chacchoben Mayan City and guided tour
  • Savor authentic Mayan dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • 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
  • The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mahahual, MX
Tour start
Mahahual, MX
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Mahahual.

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