Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour The most popular Excursion in Costa Maya

For many years the ruins of Chacchoben remained silent as evidence of the glorious past of the most brilliant civilization of the new world. Today Chacchoben has become the most visited Mayan ruins site in Costa Maya!

Feel the harmony between nature and history, as you join us in a journey that will take you from the myth of creation through the collapse of the great Maya civilization. Enter the heart of this abandoned Mayan ceremonial center and explore its secrets while you enliven your senses with the sounds of nature.

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour is presented by Ivan Cohuo and/or David Villagomez.

Ivan Cohuo is the youngest son of Serviliano Cohuo, the man who found the ruins of Chacchoben. Ivan was born and grew up at the ruins site having the temples of Chacchoben as his playground.

David, is an expert in herbolary. He acquired this knowledge directly from his grand mother who has served Chacchoben Village as the medicine woman and midwife.

Both of them are willing to share with you their insights of the Mayan life, culture and traditions.

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour Details:

Price per person: Adults US$50.00, Children US$45.00.

Inclusions: Round transportation in air conditioned vehicles, travel insurance, English speaking guide, entrance fees, guided tour at the ruins and bottled water.

Duration: 4 hours.

Departure times: This excursion departs from The Native Choice Hospitality Desk (just 150 yards from the port) one hour after your cruise ship docks.

Deposit: A deposit of US$15.00 per person is required at the moment of booking to confirm spaces for this excursion. Balance payment will be required ONLY in cash at check-in. You can also pay the total of your reservation at the moment of booking if you don't want to carry cash with you.

Your deposit is refundable if for any reason your cruise ship doesn't call port in Costa Maya.

Restrictions: Child rate applies for children under 12 years of age. There is no charge for children 5 years old or under.
There is a fee of US$5.00 (NOT included in the tour price) for the use of video cameras at the ruins, this fee is paid directly at the entrance of the site.

Recommendations: Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sun block lotion would also be a good idea. Consider bringing extra film (or an extra memory card) and batteries for your camera. Also bring extra cash for shopping as credit cards are not accepted at Chacchoben Ruins.

Important Notice: Your confirmation will include detailed directions on how to find us after you disembark.

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour Itinerary:

Our excursions depart from our office one hour after your cruise ship docks.

The following itinerary is an example to give you an idea of travel times and times spent at Chacchoben Ruins. This scenario would apply for a cruise ship arriving to Costa Maya at 8:00AM. Times vary based on your ship's arrival time.

08:00AM Cruise Ship arrival time.
09:00AM Departure from The Native Choice Office.
09:50AM Arrival to Chacchoben Ruins.
10:00AM Guided tour at the ruins.
11:50AM End of guided tour.
12:05PM Departure from Chacchoben Ruins to Costa Maya.
01:00PM Drop off at Costa Maya.

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour Info:

The ride from Costa Maya to Chacchoben takes around 50 minutes.

Visitors are allowed to climb only a few steps of all the temples. All over the site there are ropes indicating how far visitors can climb.

Our Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour isn't very strenuous and doesn't include walking on uneven grounds. Total walking distance to see all sections available for visitors in Chacchoben is some 6-7 blocks. During our tour we walk this distance in around 1.5 hours.

The service area and facilities of Chacchoben are wheelchair accessible. Once inside the park, it is possible to complete the tour on a wheelchair with a little help.

Chacchoben Ruins site has a service area that includes clean bathrooms, a cafeteria and shopping area.

There is a small commercial area at the site where the locals sell their products. Most pieces available for sale are locally made and definitely cheaper than at Costa Maya. Keep in mind that in places like Chacchoben you are expected to negotiate the prices, so be ready to exercise your “Español” and have some fun! No credit cards accepted.

Please don't hesitate to contact us in case you need any further details or if you need any kind of assistance. It will be our pleasure to help you!

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