
Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico
The sleepy fishing village of Mahahual is your gateway to Costa Maya. Here in the dense tropical forest and mangrove thickets of the southern Yucatan flourished the great Mayan civilization. During the Classic Period (200 - 1000 B.C.), the Maya erected elaborate stone cities of stepped pyramids, plazas, and palaces. Keen astronomers, they also developed a sophisticated mathematics, a highly accurate calendar, and a complex system of writing. Then, this fascinating culture literally disappeared as the Maya deserted their city complexes for the jungle interior. Today, visitors to Costa Maya can explore the ruins of the once great cities of Kohunlich, Dzibanché, and Chacchoben.
Points of Interest
- Kohunlich Mayan Ruins
- Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Dzibanche Mayan Ruins
- Mayan Cultural Experience
- Uvero Beach Club
- Snorkeling & Diving
- Outdoor Adventure
- Beaches
Beach Escape with Open Bar
- Beaches
Party Costa Maya style at the Beach Escape Beach Club, a seaside oasis with beach chairs, a pool and an open bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments. So kick those shoes off, work on your tan, make a splash or stretch out under a palm tree with a cool, exotic drink.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$49.95
Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkel Experience
- Beaches
- Snorkeling & Diving
Explore the dazzling underwater world of Costa Maya without getting wet! A glass-bottom boat takes you to the area's spectacular coral reef, the second largest in the world, where the waters teem with tropical fish and wonderful marine life. After viewing it from above, you can choose to jump in with a certified guide for up-close views.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$59.95
Catamaran Sail, Snorkel & Beach
- Snorkeling & Diving
- Outdoor Adventure
Step aboard a 50-foot catamaran equipped for sailing, snorkeling and marveling at Costa Maya's scenery. Enjoy the music and the onboard bar and immerse yourself in the teeming marine life of some of the world's most pristine offshore reefs.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$69.95
Segway Adventure & Beach Break
- Outdoor Adventure
- Beaches
Sightsee in style when you hop onto a Segway® and roll down a coastal route to shopping and a beach club. Take in the picturesque views of this charming town as you zip along a paved path to your beach club destination for some swimming and fun in the sun.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$69.95
Scenic Bike Ride & Clear-Bottom Kayak
- Outdoor Adventure
Explore Costa Maya via bike and clear-bottom kayak on this excursion. It's the perfect way to sightsee from the seat of a comfy bicycle and from a sleek, 2-person watercraft. Feast your eyes on palm-lined beaches and multi-colored reefs teeming with tropical fishes. And it's great exercise, too.
Strenuous Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$74.95
Dolphin Encounter
- Outdoor Adventure
Dolphins are magnificent marine mammals and this is your opportunity to learn about dolphins and to experience an interaction with them.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$79.95
Clear Bottom Kayak & Beach Break
- Outdoor Adventure
Paddle your own 2-person kayak along the sun-drenched tropical coastline of Costa Maya on this active tour. For equally stunning underwater vistas, just look down through your kayak and colorful coral formations and tropical fish will appear from out of the depths of the calm and crystal-clear sea.
Strenuous Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack
$89.95
Lost Mayan Kingdom Adventure Park
- Outdoor Adventure
Slide, splash and zip your way through exciting Mayá Lost Mayan Kingdom adventure park, where nine thrilling waterslides, two zip-line courses, a lazy river expedition and the amazing Kukulcan Zip Coaster are just some of the fun attractions. Souvenirs and photo services are a great way to take home your memories.
Wheelchair Accessible, Strenuous Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$89.95
Local Connections: Select Retreat and Mayan Wellness with Expert Xaman
- Mayan Cultural Experience
Prepare to unwind during a relaxing and rejuvenating Mayan spiritual cleanse. After this mystical experience, you'll have time to enjoy the port facilities, shop for souvenirs, stretch out on lounge chairs (upon availability) and take a refreshing dip in the pool while sipping a cool, tropical drink.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$89.95
Off Road ATV & Beach Adventure
- Outdoor Adventure
- Beaches
You're in the driver's seat on your personal ATV (all-terrain vehicle). Ride along jungle trails and follow the leader on a scenic off-road expedition down the coastline of spectacular Costa Maya on the Yucatan Peninsula and through the emerald-green vegetation. Your destination is a secluded beach where you'll have ample time to relax.
Strenuous Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$99.95
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Scenic Drive
- Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Hidden in the jungles of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the Chacchoben Mayan ruins offer you the unique opportunity to ponder the secrets of ancient Mayan civilization first hand. Join this moderately-active tour and explore Mayan magic and mystery in a world so different than your own.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$99.95
Mayan Cultural Experience & Lunch
- Mayan Cultural Experience
This moderately active Mayan Cultural experience tour provides a fascinating glimpse of an ancient way of life. Explore a contemporary Mayan village, tour the treasured ruins, visit with a family in their home, and sample traditional dishes including buried earth-cooked chicken pibil, handmade tortillas and exotic fruits and vegetables.
Easy Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal
$109.95
Dolphin Swim Adventure
- Outdoor Adventure
Dolphins are magnificent marine mammals and this is your opportunity to learn about dolphins and to experience an interaction with them.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$119.95
Kohunlich Mayan Ruins & Scenic Drive
- Kohunlich Mayan Ruins
Archaeology fans will have a field day on this active excursion to Kohunlich. This remote and serene Mayan ruin boasts an aura of mysticism that emanates not only from the fifth century structures and ten-foot-high stucco masks, but from the tropical wildlife, exotic birds and lush surrounding jungle.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack
$119.95
Kohunlich & Dzibanche Mayan Ruins & Scenic Drive
- Kohunlich Mayan Ruins
- Dzibanche Mayan Ruins
Experience two exciting archaeological sites few have ever visited: Dzibanche with its pyramids and landscaped grounds and the multi-leveled Mayan city of Kohunlich surrounded by magnificent cahoon palms! This active Yucatan Peninsula tour with a light snack is an adventure fit for history buffs and nature lovers alike.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack
$129.95
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Blue Lagoon
- Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Discover the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, an ancient place of Mayan pilgrimage hidden within an isolated jungle. Explore this mythical area and climb the excavated and restored pyramids. Then, relax in the sun drenched surroundings of the private beach resort, where you'll swim in the bluest of waters and refresh at the open bar.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack
$129.95
Certified Scuba Diving (Two Tanks)
- Snorkeling & Diving
Certified scuba divers, this is the active half-day tour for you! Join your professional captain and crew for a relaxing two-tank reef dive off the shores of Costa Maya: home to some of the world's most pristine diving and time in the fishing village of Mahahual makes the day complete.
Strenuous Activity, Shopping Opportunities
$149.95
4X4 Scenic Safari & Beach
- Outdoor Adventure
Gear up for a full day of off-road adventure on this thrilling 4 X 4 Jeep Safari! Watch for toucan, spider monkey, and iguana on your way to a Mexican buffet served on the beach. Afterwards, re-board your Jeep for the return drive through the quiet fishing village of Mahahual.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack
$329.95
Dune Buggy Scenic Coastal Drive & Beach Break
- Outdoor Adventure
- Beaches
Get behind the wheel of a dune buggy and caravan down the coast! On this ideal tour for adventure seekers, you'll venture along the turquoise Caribbean Sea and stop at a fishing village along the way. And your expedition is topped off by a festive party at a private beach.
Moderate Activity, Shopping Opportunities, Includes snack
$329.95