Are there Mayan ruins in Costa Maya?
Are there Mayan ruins in Costa Maya? Chacchoben ruins are by far the most popular Mayan ruins Costa Maya offers cruise passengers. In large part, this is because Chacchoben is the closest ruins site to the port. It will only take 55 - 60 minutes to travel from the ocean to the jungle location of Chacchoben.
What city is closest to the Mayan ruins?
The Mayan ruins that are the closest to Cancun are El Rey, Yamil Lu'um, and San Miguelito. They are located within the Hotel Zone. Two other ruins that are also pretty close (30 minutes away) are El Meco and the Temple of Goddess Ixchel on Isla Mujeres.
What 3 countries are almost all major Mayan archaeological sites located in?
The peoples and cultures which comprised the Maya civilization spanned more than 2,500 years of Mesoamerican history, in the Maya Region of southern Mesoamerica, which incorporates the present-day nations of Guatemala and Belize, much of Honduras and El Salvador, and the southeastern states of Mexico from the Isthmus ...
Why is Costa Maya famous?
The Caribbean coast of Mexico is world-famous for its diving and snorkeling. And Costa Maya is a great place to experience the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you're a snorkel novice or a diving master, there are [snorkel and diving excursions] to suit you.