Although not as well known (yet) as its counterparts in the northern Yucatan, the recently opened Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, offers an amazing look into the history and culture of this fascinating civilization. {{card.shipName}} of the Seas, We've circled the globe and couldn't find any sailings that match your search. Costa Maya port (Puerto Costa Maya) is Mexicos second-largest cruise port after Cozumel. The Chacchoben ruins are part of an ancient Mayan city, with structures dating around 700 A.D. Chacchoben remained a ceremonial site for Mayans until 1847, at which point the Caste War began, leading to the eventual abandonment of the site. Photo courtesy of Rene Cicero. We hope you enjoy your visit to Costa Maya, Mexico the very best Costa Maya has to offer! We are hoping to kayak out and get some visibility in the water. These cruises are selling out fast, get them while you can. If youre planning on taking a snorkeling excursion, make sure to bring organic sunscreen its a federal regulation. We have done the large group Chacchoben tour of about 5 hours. I don't care about all inclusive drinks and food, just a place to park my carcass. The cruise line guarantee that the ship will wait for you in case something happens while on a tour, It is more convenient to book with the cruise line than outside companies, Pros of booking with outside tour companies, You support the local economy by booking direct with a local tour company, Chacchoben Ruins Shore Excursion in Costa Maya, 7 Colors Lagoon Tour Shore Excursion in Costa Maya. The port complex features a wide range of facilities: if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'adventourbegins_com-box-4','ezslot_4',128,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-adventourbegins_com-box-4-0');Useful info: Before I share with you the top things to do in Costa Maya port, I invite you to sign up below and get my exclusive, insider SHORE EXCURSION GUIDE FOR FREE! This little town is known as a quiet place in the evenings and then springs to life when the cruise ships come in. Port and Shore Excursions in Costa Maya (Guide) I pulled up a December cruise and saw it as well. Shore Excursions & Cruise Guided Tours | Royal Caribbean Cruises Our first tour to Chacchoben pre-covid, there were around 14 of us in the van. Cost was $99 per person, so it was a pricey excursion. Entrance fees into the Dzibanche & Kinichna Mayan Ruins Site are included.