Costa Maya's best kept secret!Dzibanche Mayan Ruins Tour
Join us in an adventure to the heart of the most spectacular Mayan city in the area, and admire one of the greatest examples of architecture and urban organization.
Learn about daily life, political, and militar organization of the Maya people as you explore this ancient ceremonial center surrounded by the mystic of its religious buildings. Excavations in the most spectacular temples in Dzibanche, revealed tombs with rich jade offerings for members of the elite and ruling families.
A set of inscriptions recently discovered in Dzibanche, suggest the possibility that it could have been home of one of the most powerful dynasties in the Mayan territory.
Complete your experience at Kinichna, with its acropolis featuring an amazing architecture and remains of stucco masks, now considered to be part of the great center of Dzibanche.
DZIBANCHE MAYAN RUINS TOUR DETAILS:
Inclusions: Round transportation in air conditioned vehicles, travel insurance, professional guide, entrance fees, guided tour at ruins, bottled water at the beginning of the tour and courtesy drinks at the end.
Duration: 6 hours.
Deposit: A deposit of $15.00 USD per person is required at the moment of booking to confirm spaces for this excursion. Balance payment will be required ONLY in cash (Pesos or US Dollars) or Traveler's Checks at check-in.
Restrictions: Child rate applies for children under 12 years of age.
There is a fee of $4.00 USD (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.
WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 6 PEOPLE TO OPERATE THIS TOUR
We usually make groups with other people who might be interested in the same tour on the same date. If you book this tour with us and we do not get the minimum of participants required, we will inform you at least one week in advance and will offer you our best possible alternative.
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.
Important Notice: Unless you request otherwise, our Dzibanche Mayan Ruins Tour departs from our office at Costa Maya Inn Hotel one hour after the ship docks.
Your confirmation will include detailed directions on how to find us.
You can request to be picked up at the Costa Maya Port. However, please note that the port is private and that there is an extra fee of $10.00USD per person (NOT included in the tour price) for this service.
At the end of the tour we can drop you off either at Mahahual Village, or at the Costa Maya Port depending on your plans.
DZIBANCHE MAYAN RUINS TOUR INFO:
The ride from Costa Maya to Dzibanche Ruins takes +2 hours. Most of the way the road is fairly new and in perfect conditions, however, the last 30KM the road becomes narrow and during the rainy season it could get a little bumpy.
Total walking distance to see all sections available for visitors in Dzibanche is around 8 blocks and there is no walking on uneven grounds. With a little help, it is possible to tour this site on a wheel chair.
This tour is suitable for anyone who enjoys adventure and children are always welcome to join as long as parents are aware of the time it takes to complete this tour. Specially since it involves +4 hours of traveling. At the site children of all ages enjoy the experience of walking and climbing this old Mayan city, where it is sometimes possible to observe (or hear) howler monkies.
It is possible to climb most of the buildings.
There are rest room facilities at the entrance. This tour will stop at the service area for a few minutes so participants can use the rest rooms and from there everyone will get back on the vehicle for a short ride to the ruins. There is a considerable walking distance from the service area to where the rest room facilities are (same place where they sell the entrance tickets).
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!
| Adults: | $60.00 USD |
| Children: | $55.00 USD |
Please Contact us in case your cruise ship is not listed, or if there are more that 16 adults in your party.
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