Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mahahual Lighthouse Tour

Chacchoben is the heart of this experience — but the journey reveals a little more of Costa Maya along the way. Explore an ancient Maya city surrounded by tropical jungle, walking among temples, ceremonial grounds and plazas as your professional guide brings Chacchoben’s history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge to life. Beyond the ruins, discover small glimpses of the region as you travel. Learn about locally produced honey and traditional salsas, pass through Pedro Santos, a present-day Maya community known for its sweet honey pineapples, and see another side of Maya life beyond the ancient city. Your journey eventually brings you back to the Caribbean coast, with a stop at the Mahahual Lighthouse for views and photos before returning to Costa Maya Port. Come to discover ancient Chacchoben and leave having experienced a little more of Costa Maya along the way.

1. 1

   Pedro Antonio Santos

   3 hours

   Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide and enjoy the approximately 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, traveling through the landscapes and small communities of southern Quintana Roo. Along the way, make a brief stop at a local roadside ranch to discover how regional honey and traditional salsas are produced, before continuing into the tropical jungle surrounding Chacchoben. At the archaeological site, follow your professional guide through ancient plazas, ceremonial grounds and impressive temples as you discover the history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilization. Walk the same paths once traveled by the ancient Maya and learn how this remarkable city developed centuries ago. As you explore, discover the jungle’s native flora and keep an eye out for tropical birds and spider monkeys in their natural habitat.

2. 2

   Pedro Antonio Santos

   40 min

   Leaving Chacchoben behind, continue toward the coast through Pedro Santos, a lively Maya community affectionately known as Pineapple Village, famous for the exceptionally sweet honey pineapples grown in the area. Enjoy a glimpse of everyday life in a present-day Maya community as you travel through the village and, when available, make a brief stop to discover fresh seasonal fruit, including the region’s famous honey pineapples. Then continue toward Mahahual and the Caribbean coast.

3. 3

   Playa Mahahual

   1.3 hours

   Return to the Caribbean coast and arrive in Mahahual, the colorful seaside town just outside Costa Maya Port. Make a stop at the Mahahual Lighthouse, one of the town’s most recognizable landmarks, with the Caribbean Sea as your backdrop. Take some time to enjoy the coastal views and capture a few photos before completing your journey back to Costa Maya. After a day exploring ancient Chacchoben and experiencing glimpses of local life along the way, enjoy the short ride from Mahahual back to the cruise port.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Departure Time: Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port.
• Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
• Cruise Ship Information: Cruise ship guests must provide the full name of their cruise ship when booking. This information is required to coordinate your tour with the ship’s arrival and departure schedule.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.