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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya: Guided Tour & Beach★ 4.67 (1,667) · 4h 30m
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya: Guided 2-Hour Walk★ 4.76 (144) · 3h 30m
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Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Jungle Walk with Native Guide★ 4.93 (243) · 4h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 12 options: US$ 58–US$ 219 (median US$ 119). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 12. With 100+ reviews: 10 of 12.
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Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Day Trip with Port PickupYou’ll step straight from your cruise into a small-group day trip to Chacchoben’s Mayan ruins, led by a local guide who brings old stones and jungle paths to life. Expect cool drinks in hand, stories you’ll remember later, and enough time to really look — or just listen to the quiet — before heading back to Costa Maya port.
Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Village Tour with TastingYou’ll walk ancient Mayan ruins at Chacchoben with a local guide who brings history to life, taste honey-drizzled pineapple under jungle trees, and pass through a colorful village where everyday life unfolds outside your window. Expect warm stone under your hands and real stories in your ears—a day that lingers long after you’re back at port.
Costa Maya: Chacchoben Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon Day TripYou’ll wander ancient Mayan ruins at Chacchoben with a local guide who brings history alive, then float or swim in Bacalar’s shimmering lagoon before relaxing over lunch by the water. Expect cool shade in the jungle, warm tortillas at your table, and time to just let it all sink in.
Chacchoben Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon: Day Trip with LunchYou’ll walk ancient Mayan paths at Chacchoben with a local guide sharing real stories, then swim in Bacalar’s shifting blue lagoon at two cenotes (Esmeralda & Black). Enjoy lunch by the water with drinks included before heading back—expect small surprises along the way that stick with you long after.
Chacchoben & Bacalar: Ruins Tour with Lagoon Boat, Tacos & DrinksYou’ll walk ancient Mayan ruins at Chacchoben with a local guide, cruise across Bacalar Lagoon’s wild blue waters by boat (drinks included), snack on fresh fruit under open sky, then finish with tacos and guacamole before heading back to Costa Maya. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments that linger long after you return.
Costa Maya cruise excursion: Chacchoben ruins & Bacalar LagoonA shore excursion from Costa Maya Cruise Port combining Chacchoben Mayan ruins with a choice of two Bacalar Lagoon experiences: a 2-hour sailing tour visiting Pirates' Canal and the Black Cenote, or The Rapids swimming area with beach club access. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French; pickup and return to port are timed around your ship's schedule, and entry fees to the ruins and lagoon sites are paid separately on arrival.Is it for me?Book the sailing option if you want the full lagoon experience—Pirates' Canal and the Black Cenote cenote give you two distinct water environments in one afternoon. Choose The Rapids if you prefer a single swimming location where you can float and relax without moving between stops, and you want the option to eat at the beach club.
Costa Maya: Chacchoben Ruins & Mayan Village Cooking TourYou’ll walk ancient Chacchoben ruins with a local guide, then visit a nearby Mayan village where you’ll grind corn, shape tortillas by hand, and share lunch with your hosts. Expect laughter around the table, stories passed down through generations, and flavors you might dream about later.
Costa Maya: Chacchoben Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon Cruise ExcursionYou visit a 200 BC Mayan city hidden in the jungle, climb its temples, then kayak or swim in a seven-color lagoon while eating lunch by the water. The tour includes a certified guide, transport, kayaks, and all drinks and food. It departs one hour after your ship arrives and times your return to match your ship's departure window, so you don't have to calculate it yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise with limited port time and want to see both an actual archaeological site and a natural landmark without arranging transport or timing yourself—the one-hour departure window and coordinated return are what make both stops fit into a single afternoon.
Chacchoben Ruins & Snorkeling in Costa Maya: Reef, Jungle & BeachA guided tour from Costa Maya port combining a walk through Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, a snorkeling trip on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, and time at a beach club in Mahahual with lunch and open bar. The tour departs one hour after your ship docks and returns well before departure, with all transport, equipment, entrance fees and meals included. Snorkeling is designed for all experience levels; the archaeological site involves walking jungle trails with uneven terrain.Is it for me?Book this if your port day is short and you want to see three distinct landscapes—jungle ruins, living reef, and beach—in one outing rather than choosing just one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya: Guided Tour & Beach is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.67 out of 5 across 1,667 reviews.
