Chacchoben Ruins Tour additional infoThe ride from Costa Maya to Chacchoben takes around 50 minutes. Visitors are allowed to climb Gran Basamento and only a few steps of all the temples, restricted areas are roped off. This tour isn't very strenuous and doesn't include walking uphill.
What is Chacchoben known for?
Chacchoben, Place of the Red Corn in Yucatec Maya, is a nicely restored archaeological zone. The graceful curved lines of the pyramids are a notable feature here, an aspect of Peten style architecture. It was a regional center that had probable associations with Dzibanche, and other smaller nearby sites.
Where are the most impressive Mayan ruins?
Chichen Itza's El Castillo (a.k.a. the Temple of Kukulkan) is probably the most recognizable of all the Mayan ruins. It doesn't hurt that this sacred historic site is located in the Yucatan Peninsula, just a couple of hours drive from Cancun.
Are the Chacchoben Mayan ruins worth visiting?
What are some facts about the Chacchoben ruins?
Fast Facts About ChacchobenIt covers an area of nearly 6 square kilometers though only portions are open to the public. The site and structures were found by a local Mayan family in 1946, an American archeologist reported the site to the Mexican government in 1972, and excavation started by INAH in 1994.
What is considered the most famous Mayan site?
Chichén-Itzá is the most famous and best restored Mayan site on the peninsula. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988 and one of the seven new wonders of the world. Both Chichen-Itza and Tulum are the most visited ruins in all of Mexico.
Is Costa Maya nice to visit?
Once a sleepy enclave of fishing villages nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, today Costa Maya is a gateway to incredible natural wonders, ancient Mayan ruins, and some of Mexico's best diving. There are activities for every traveler's pace in Costa Maya.