Chacchoben Mayan: Unforgettable Ancient Ruins Tour from Costa Maya

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.

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

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.

Our tour guide LEO WAS EXCELLENT. He was so pleasant and knowledgeable. The driver HAZAN made us feel safe.

Hot day, but we got started as soon a we got off the boat. Francisco was super friendly and informative of the area's history. Van had excellent AC. Drive is about 45m minutes on a straight road. Husband saw a huge tarantula run across the road. Drinks and snacks offered multiple times on the trip. He said they were buying another mini bus to accommodate larger groups. Offered to take us downtown, but it was too hot for our liking so he brought us directly to the port gate.

Our family of 5 joined this tour on August 25, 2025. It was a great tour, we got to see the Chacchoben ruins, got fresh fruit from local fruit store and got some very unique hot sauces from local farmer. Our guide Carol was amazing. She gave us a lot a details about the history not only for the ruin, but places around that area. We greatly appreciate Carol's hospitality. We highly recommend this tour if your cruise stop by Costa Maya.

Here’s a polished 5-star review you could post: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our tour of Chacchoben with Corona was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the Mayan history, culture, and ruins, and shared everything in such an engaging way that made the site come alive. Beyond being informative, he was warm, friendly, and a great conversationalist, which made the entire experience feel personal and enjoyable. What really stood out was how thoughtful and attentive he was—he even went out of his way to get us bug spray when he anticipated mosquitos might be a problem. That kind of care shows how much he looks out for his guests. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re visiting Chacchoben, ask for Corona—you’ll be in great hands!

The passion of our guide Leo for nature and history was impressive! We were a group of six: elderly people and us parents with our teenagers. From booking the excursion until the first meeting: everything went very smoothly and was clearly explained, which was very reassuring when booking with a third party in a country unknown to us as tourists. Our guide Leo was incredibly passionate. He shared his extensive knowledge about the Maya culture and pointed out various details. How passionate can you be as a guide when you find yourself filming the monkeys alongside your guests? This only shows how much joy he takes in the story he tells. It feels very genuine. We felt very well treated and warmly welcomed. The snacks and drinks were also a refreshing treat. I can only recommend this company. Leaving early and enjoying the ruins in complete peace and privacy was truly incredible and magical. When we were leaving, we saw the tourist buses pouring in, and we were so glad to have had the privacy of our own guide. In short: highly recommended—don’t hesitate 😍

We had a great time with our guide Leo. We were the first group inside Chacchoben and we’re able to explore and get great photos. Leo was very knowledgeable about the ruins and the region. We had a fun day.

This company is well run. I noticed the guide and the base interchanged information to run everything well. The guide, Juan Corona and driver Erick were very attentive. Juan was knowledgeable and provided interesting information about the area and the Chacchoben pyramids. They provided water, sodas, beers, even a taste of tequila for those who wanted to try it. They really provided an outstanding service. I recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our trip. Take the combo trip; it includes the Bacalar lake, nice swim and lunch.