
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
$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
$59.95
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
$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
$79.95
Segway Adventure & Beach Break
- Outdoor Adventure
- Beaches
Sightsee in style when you hop onto a Segway® and roll down a coastal route to 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
$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, Includes snack
$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
$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
$99.95
Best of Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- 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
$99.95
PCA TREFFEN: Best of Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- 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
$99.95
PCA TREFFEN: 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 and handmade tortillas..
Easy Activity, Includes meal
$109.95
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 and handmade tortillas..
Easy Activity, 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
$119.95
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, Includes snack
$129.95
PCA TREFFEN: 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, Includes snack
$129.95
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, Includes snack
$129.95
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, Includes snack
$139.95
PCA TREFFEN: 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, Includes snack
$139.95
4X4 Scenic Safari & Beach
- Outdoor Adventure
Gear up for a full day of off-road adventure on this thrilling 4 X 4 Jeep Safari! Keep your eyes open for the local flora and fauna 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, Includes snack
$329.95