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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Maya Village & Traditional Lunch
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Maya Village & Traditional Lunch

📍 Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Travel through Maya history — then discover how that history lives on today. Explore the ancient city of Chacchoben with your certified guide before meeting a local Maya family, descendants of the civilization whose temples and traditions you’ve just discovered.Step into their daily life as your…

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About this experience

Travel through Maya history — then discover how that history lives on today. Explore the ancient city of Chacchoben with your certified guide before meeting a local Maya family, descendants of the civilization whose temples and traditions you’ve just discovered. Step into their daily life as your hosts share traditions and knowledge inherited through generations. Learn about everything from handmade tortillas to traditional home remedies, then make your own tortilla alongside the family. Gather around the table for a home-cooked traditional lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients, Maya spices and ancestral techniques passed from generation to generation. It’s a chance to experience the authentic flavors of Maya family life while sharing stories, food and laughter with your hosts. You’ll arrive curious about Maya history and leave having experienced a little of Maya life today.

Meeting point

Avenida Paseo del Puerto 1211
1211 Avenida Paseo del Puerto, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, 77940, Mexico

Experience details

What’s included

  • Food and drinks
  • Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
  • Guided tour of the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
  • Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village
  • Traditional tortilla-making experience with your Maya hosts
  • Home-cooked traditional Maya lunch with fresh local ingredients & family recipes

What’s not included

  • Tip or gratuity
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities

Useful to know

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Infant seats available
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