Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion
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Costa Maya, Mexico
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben on a guided tour from Costa Maya. Meet your guide at a central location in Mahahual, just outside the cruise port and travel together to Chacchoben, one of the least explored Mayan sites in Mexico. Walk through the jungle and see important structures at the sites including different temples, along with local flora and fauna.
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan ruins from Costa Maya
- Includes snacks, soda and bottled water
- Round-trip transfers from central Mahahual, just outside cruise port
- Small group size means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Gratuities
- There’s a $5.00USD copyright fee (not included in the tour price) for the use of video cameras.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. P.º del Puerto 1300, Nuevo, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 08/28/2019 - 05/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 213 reviews
Eti_F, Apr 2026
Our guide Carol was wonderful and very informative. She made sure every question was answered and everyone was comfortable. We had a great time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Stephanie_M, Apr 2026
We had an amazing time on this excursion, honestly our favorite of the trip. Rafael was an incredible guide, super knowledgeable and easy to relate to, which made the whole experience even better.
The Mayan ruins were impressive, and we were lucky to see spider monkeys, toucans, and agouti in their natural habitat. After that, we stopped at a local fruit stand and tried fresh mango and the best pineapple (piña miel).
We also did a salsa tasting with Don Eloin and tried some mezcal, then ended the day at a small restaurant right by the cruise port.
Such a fun and well rounded experience, definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Tasha_O, Apr 2026
Juan Carona was amazing! Super knowledgeable and really took care to make our experience one of a kind. I would highly recommend this group and the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Britten_E, Apr 2026
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He shared a lot of information and on the way back to the ship he stopped at a roadside stand so we could try fresh pineapple and fresh mango which was absolutely delicious. Transportation was clean and comfortable and snacks were provided.
The reason for the 4 star rating? They put us in a group with people off the Norwegian ship which docked very early and everyone had to be back on board at 12:30 whereas our ship gangway down was 8:30 so we felt rushed to meet the other ship’s timeline. This definitely was not our drivers fault and whomever put the groups together needs to be mindful of these situations.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Joanne_S, Mar 2026
Carol was a pleasure to show us the sights! Very informative and attentive. Full of knowledge about the area. Being in a small group was great..as some groups were massive and no personal touch! Great vehicle to travel as well as snacks water beer and tequila if you wanted-a couple of surprise drops on way back to pineapple village-tried the local fruit (all included) and a chilli farm for chilli sauce.. great day-well worth the money
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Melissa_R, Mar 2026
We had a wonderful time on this excursion. We had Julio as our driver and Leo as our guide. They were both great, very fun to talk to, and had alot of great information about the area. They answered all our questions and joke around with us. If you get a chance asked for them as your guides!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Tyler_B, Mar 2026
We arrived early and they accommodated by sending us early intead of waiting an hour for the next group. It was amazing and very courteous! Juan, our tour guide, was very awesome and knowledgeable of the surrounding areas. I'd completely recommend them to anyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Kristin_C, Mar 2026
Tour guide was phenomenal and very knowledgeable regarding the history of the ruins. The van ride was about 40 minutes to the ruins and about 40 minutes back to the port. We spent about 90 minutes looking at the ruins. On our way back, we stopped at a fruit stand to try some local fruit. The van had snacks, waters, sodas, and beers included in our tour. The company was very easy to communicate with and once out of the port gates, the check-in for the tour was easy to find. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
BRIAN_M, Mar 2026
Awesome tour. Very informative guide. He’s local. Juan is local and knows all the history. Stopped for the best pineapple and mago my family has ever had. Def recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Tom_A, Mar 2026
This was a casual small group tour. There were 6 others with us and we could interact with them as well as it is 52 km from the port. Our guide Cisco grew up close to Chacchoben and gave background on the regions history and customs. Our small group could maneuver around the much larger bus groups - and there were lots of them. The Chocchoben site was quite expansive and it was nice to imagine it as a thriving community about 1000 years ago. We were able to explore and climb the ruins. On the way back we stopped at a roadside fruit stand side fruit stand and. Isco bought us all samples of mangos and pineapples to share - so delicious!! We also took a short detour to the Malahaul lighthouse for gorgeous waterfront view and visit a small souvenir market. Cisco dropped us off right at the port entrance. The Who tour took about 4 1/2 hours. FYI, this is a “non- cruise ship” tour which means you have to walk beyond the port entrance - a good 25 mins from where we docked - to meet Chak Ek reps. But they were easy to find. Also there wasn’t much info about when to meet the tour until the morning of the tour. It ended up being about 1 hour after we docked. All in all it was a great day exploring beyond the Costa Maya dock scene.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Judith_K, Mar 2026
Everyone with Chak Ek was wonderful. Our driver was personable and professional, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She even took photos of us without our having to ask. The ruins are well-maintained and impressive. Absolutely loved the fresh fruit stop, and the hot-sauce store. The lighthouse was nice, though not a must-do. There were snacks and drinks on the van, which perked us up after hiking around the site. Would definitely recommend both this company, and this specific tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Liane_T, Feb 2026
What a wonderful small group tour to the Mayan ruins. Our guide and driver were very friendly and considerate of my elderly mother. The knowledge Leo shared of the mayans was fabulous and bought all we were seeing to life! He also knew how to dodge the big tour groups for fabulous photos! Cold drinks and snacks were always available and the stop at a roadside stand for fresh mango, pineapple and coconut was lovely as was our stop at a little salsa sample place, no pressure to buy.
Lovely small group (6 of us) which was perfect for a personalised experience.
Thank you
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
William_W, Feb 2026
The company Chac Ek was great. Reached out the day before with a schedule change and was very accommodating. Our tour guide Jaun and driver Ivan were great! Juan was a wealth of local and Choccoban knowledge. He took great care of our group of 10. The ruins tour was good. The Bacalar lagoon was beautiful and the lunch at Locos Tacos was a perfect end. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Michelle_B, Feb 2026
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins tour with Local Experience Costa Maya was visually stunning and the guide, Luis, was very knowledgeable. He allowed us plenty of time to explore the ruins and take pictures. The bus was comfortable with beverages and snacks provided to everyone. The added bonus was stopping at a local fruit stand to taste some of the best mango and pineapple I ever had. Also, the driver who was voted sexiest man on the island 😊 made the long drive to and from the cruise port seamless. I will definitely use Viator to book tour with Chacek Costa Maya again.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Bonnie_J, Jan 2026
Excellent experience all around. Great communications prior and during excursion. All staff were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Drive to the ruins was in a very nice air conditioned shuttle. Complimentary cold water, soda and beer were available. We also stopped at a pineapple stand and a salsa/ hot sauce place and had the option for a free tequila tasting. Plenty of bathroom breaks were provided. Guides were extremely informative and engaging. Do not hesitate to book!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Susan_M, Jan 2026
We had a wonderful tour today of the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins. Francisco was our tour guide and he did a great job of giving the history of the area. He was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, considerate, and answered all of our questions . Julio was our bus driver and got us there and back in a safe manner. Snacks and drinks were provided! We stopped on the way back to sample some delicious organic mango and pineapple. We also took a little detour to see a small town on the way back. It was a very special tour and we enjoyed it very much.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Robert_K, Jan 2026
Small, intimate tour much better than herding 40 others. Quick, detailed answers . Some interesting, intermediate stops that were fun and enabled to experience local intersection vice the cruise mini cities. More authentic. Great guide; (Rafael) very personable.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Alex_J, Jan 2026
We really enjoyed the tour, quite a small group so it was more personal. We got great directions about where to meet the guide before we got off our cruise ship and the day was extremely well arranged.
The guide was friendly, very informative and was attentive to the group throughout the day. Snacks and drinks were provided and we were shown to some places where we could try pineapple and local goods. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you on a future trip.
danielle_t, Dec 2025
We had an amazing day with Rafeal. He was friendly, knowledgeable and gave us a very informative tour. 10/10
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you on a future trip.
Chad_H, Dec 2025
Great communication leading up to the tour, good driver, and knowledgeable tour guide. Plenty of drinks and snacks provided for our group of 9 as well. Van was almost brand new and in great shape. All around great day and great tour
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Ross_C, Dec 2025
Good tour. Very friendly tour guide. Even added stop at a local habanero hot sauce factory. Fresh fruit stop was delicious. Guide very knowledgeable about Chaccoben. Would definltey recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Dee_M, Dec 2025
Raphael was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. Offered us lots of water and snacks to keep us comfortable. Always helpful and answering questions. Comfortable drive to the ruins and back.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
richard_h, Dec 2025
Juan our guide was such a knowledgeable and nice guy 👏🏻 the tour company itself is top class - we were in a group of 6 and felt like VIPs - snacks ,drinks (water,soda and beer) were included,we even stopped and got to sample the local fruits on the way back to the port. This is a 5 star experience and highly recommended.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Pervez_C, Nov 2025
first off, very easy to find!!!!!! the directions they send are spot on. our guide was named rafa!!!!! born and raised right there, had all the knowledge about the mayans, snacks, sodas, water and beer fully stocked!!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Gladys_D, Nov 2025
Our guide was Frank with driver Miguel. We had a wonderful time learning about the history of the Chacchoben people. Frank was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to answer all our questions. He was kind and helped me up the stairs so that i can could keep my balance. On our ride to Chacchoben Ruins he told us about the people that now live in the area. We recommend Frank and Miguel should you visit the ruins. This personal tour was the way to go then being in a large group. We were never rushed and did what we wanted.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Lesley_D, Nov 2025
Fantastic Day! We got off the ship as quickly as possible, followed the instructions provided and the team were waiting exactly where they told us they would be with our name on a board to greet us. Important to mention this, as it is chaotic when all the cruise ships arrive in port together. As it happened our small tour - maximum of 12 people turned out to be on just the two of us on the day we were there, which was a bonus. As we arrived early and were allocated our transport immediately we got on the road quickly and arrived at the the temple before most of the other tours arrived. We took advantage of there being no one about and captured loads of fantasic photos! Our guide was fantastic, he made sure we seen everything, learned loads about the site and had a lovely laid back morning. Nothing was too much trouble, he even made sure we talked in the shade as it was a very hot day. A must see tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Andrea_W, Oct 2025
We ended up with a ‘private’ tour due to no others joining us. Carol did a fantastic job and gave us a ton of information. She patiently took all our kids questions and did really well speaking the language. The only real issue we had was finding her once off the ship. The port is chaos and you have to go through and back about two blocks bc they aren’t allowed in that area. But once we found her, it was smooth sailing.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Tina_E, Oct 2025
Very informative about the culture very friendly was able to stop at local venues and enjoy their pineapples and mangoes showed us different parts that had a lot of people get to see you, but it was very very nice
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Scott_A, Sep 2025
One of the best excursions we’ve ever done. Julio and Francisco were excellent guides. Never rushed and enjoyed the day. We actually did the combo that included Bacalar Lagoons. Amazing day.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
Shirley_M, Sep 2025
Our tour guide LEO WAS EXCELLENT. He was so pleasant and knowledgeable. The driver HAZAN made us feel safe.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, it is a great reward for us to know that you really liked the excursion. We hope to see you on a next trip.
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