Chacchoben Tours and Tickets
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terence_n, Jul 2026
Getting Mayan in Mahahual, Puerta Costa Maya
We went to Costa Maya to see the undersold Mayan Chacchoben ruins, which are surreal and not to be missed, and Elliot, the Mayan with the Scottish name!, did not disappoint! The Bacalar lake experience offered several varieties of delicious tacos and the beautiful, but rocky, lake itself was a refreshing swim after the epic morning!
Jaylen_H, Jul 2026
Carlos was an outstanding...
Carlos was an outstanding guide for our Chacchoben Mayan Ruins tour! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and made the entire experience engaging with interesting stories and facts.I highly recommend asking for Carlos. He truly made the excursion one of the highlights of our cruise!
Elizabeth_B, Feb 2026
Worth it!
Fabulous. Tour guide, Elliott, was amazing, personable and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. The Chaccohben site was worth the trip. The special treat was making tortillas and having lunch with the REAL women of Chacchoben in the small town nearby. My 87 yr old mother went and this was the highlight of the cruise for her.
Teresa_B, Jul 2026
Great tour and guide!
Very interesting tour. The ruins were very clean and beautiful. Our guide was amazing! She did an excellent job!
carl_m, Mar 2026
Great tour of Mayan temple with Tucan Tour
Clear instructions about the trip, timely updates, Carlos was a great guide. Tour bus was clean and safe. We enjoyed our day with Tucan tours
J_H, Jun 2026
Ozzy & Yoshi were a great...
Ozzy & Yoshi were a great driver & Maya guide. Yoshi explained all about the Chacchoben ruin, and we enjoyed our 4 types of tacos & swim in the picturesque Balacar Lagoon. Loved the small group size.
Pamela_C, Mar 2026
The van was clean and the...
The van was clean and the AC cool! The driver and companion were very nice and offered drinks and snacks. Our tour guide Carlos was hilarious and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this excursion!
MARLA_M, Aug 2026
Great day in Costa Maya
Elisio and Paul our guides were fantastic. It was a wonderful day. They were very knowledgeable and kept their eye on everyone and made sure they had the entire group before going to the next spot. My family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed it all and we would recommend to anyone looking to learn about the Mayan culture, experience local roadside stands and have some beach time as well. It was a day well spent!
Tan_Z, Jul 2026
A great tour to learn...
A great tour to learn Maya ruins and a break at the beautiful lagoon. Would recommend to friends. Water shoes are recommended for swimming at the lagoon.
Deanna_M, Jul 2026
Bus had issues but was...
Bus had issues but was quickly replaced with a bus with working AC! Restaurant place was nice with great service!
Valery_V, Jul 2026
Best and Safe Excursion!!! Not crowded
Very safe and efficient excursion offering an authentic culturally immersive experience. The tour guides love their jobs, the local food was amazing especially the Horchata and Hibiscus drinks offered at bacalar lagoon!! Got us back to the cruise port in time.
Wayne_C, Jul 2026
High recommended.
They were very friendly and knowledgeable. Our tour guide was Carol she was great!! The port was a little tough to find the way out.
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Since the ruins are mostly unexcavated, visitors should wear sneakers or hiking boots, not flip-flops.
Mosquitos may be abundant, especially during rainy season, so remember to bring insect repellent.
Keep your eyes open for deer, peccaries (piglike animals), armadillos, gray foxes, and spider and howler monkeys, which inhabit the surrounding jungle.
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