The Chacchoben Mayan ruins are 100% worth visiting, especially if you love history, culture and nature. If you love Maya ruins, you'll absolutely adore the Chacchoben archeological site. It's the perfect excursion from the Costa Maya cruise port or the towns of Mahahual and Bacalar.
How much does it cost to visit the Mayan ruins?
The entrance price to visit the Mayan ruins in Cancun costs between 100 and 600 MXN. If you book a tour, it will cost you on average 100 USD/pers if it's a group tour and 600 USD/2 pers if it's a private tour. You can also get there by bus for an affordable price or rent a car.
Can you climb the Chacchoben ruins?
Can I climb to the top of the temples? It isn't possible to climb to the top of the temples at Chacchoben. Visitors are allowed to climb only a few steps of all the temples, all over the site you will see ropes marking how far you can go. Are there shops at Chacchoben?
How far is Chacchoben from Costa Maya?
Chacchoben Ruins, is located 90 KM West of Costa Maya, that is only a 50 minute ride from the Costa Maya Port.
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What are the best ruins in Costa Maya Mexico?
Chichen Itza is the most popular Mayan Ruin in the northwest and Chacchoben is the most popular Mayan Ruin in the south!
What is the best Mayan ruins to visit?
Chichen Itza – MexicoThe area is the most visited archeological site in Mexico and roughly 1.2 million tourists comed to marvel at the ruins each year. The Kukulcán pyramid is one of the most famous and best preserved Mayan temples in the area.
Where is the most interesting ruins in Mexico?
Chichen Itza is the most popular of the Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula and the most visited in all of Mexico. Its striking architecture and unique history earned it a spot on the list of the new 7 Wonders of the World back in 2001.
Is it safe to visit Mayan ruins?
To answer your question though – yes, the ruins are safe. Chichen Itza is a bit of a trek (3 hours drive each way) and being inland in the jungle, it can be extremely hot there. Tulum is much closer and the setting is spectacular (the ruins are on top of a cliff).
Is Costa Maya safe right now?
Is Costa Maya cruise port safe? Costa Maya cruise port is very safe for visitors. There are strict rules in place meaning only people on cruise lines, or visitors who have reservations for the port's attractions, are able to enter. The area around Puerto Costa Maya is also very safe.