Nous n'avons pas engagé de guide lors de notre visite des ruines de Chacchoben, donc je ne sais pas s'il existe des services en français. Nous avons payé en pesos Mx, mais de nombreux sites de ruines acceptent également l'USD.

I rented a cab just outside of the shopping area. I paid the cab $100 for two people and he basically took me where I wanted to go. We went to the ruins, bacalar and a few other stops. We had no lines as the tours were behind my cab. This was the best deal.

The tour we took did not stop for food, or in the village to shop.

Plenty to see without climbing. The guides make sure you can climb up and observe without going up the pyramid.

Too be honest, I think our guide Roberto made this excursion so enjoyable but I also overheard other guides who were great too. They used props in the bus to explain a lot about the culture and Mexico before you got to the ruins. We went to several parts of the ruins. They were all unique with their own stories. I especially liked learning about the calendar and importance of the sun and light to the Mayan culture. I suppose you have to be interested in learning to enjoy the excursion.

It is a one hour drive to these ruins from the cruise port. So 2 hours return. The ruins are in the middle of nowhere so the taxi would have to wait for you to take you back to the port. Do you want to do that? Allow about 1 1/2 hrs for the visit at the ruins. These make more sense if you have a guide who explains what you are looking at, otherwise your impression might be - just a pile of pyramidal stones. Plan on 3 1/2 hrs for the outing plus add the time it takes to get from the pier to the taxi stand. There is quite a long walk from the cruiseship pier to the exit of Costa Maya - allow 10 minutes. Know what time your cruise ship expects you back on the ship - usually 1 hr before sailing time. There are also local tour companies that offer tours/rides with a guide to the ruins, outside of the gates - about a 5-7 minute walk (no shade) after the gate exit. Seems to me your time might be rather tight for an OYO visit to these ruins. You might enjoy the shopping in Costa Maya port - very colorful and stocked floor to ceiling. Many places to try Mexican fast food and drinks in the shade. Swim with the dolphins is now an option (pricey) also right in the port. They've closed the swimming pool for this attraction. Area is crowded especially with several ships in dock at the same time. Check the website "whatsinport" for the ships expected in port on your day of your visit.

You would have to bring your own food or there's drinks and snacks for purchase

40-50 minutes

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Yes Several older people were there. Relatively flat Climbing the ruins was optional.