Join us on a journey to the ancient place of Mayan pilgrimage known today as Chacchoben, The Place of Red Corn. At the pier you will greeted by bilingual guides who will direct you to an air-conditioned bus. Onboard the bus your guide will brief you on the interesting history and unique culture of the tour ahead. When you arrive, surrounded by jungle, your guide will escort you through the ruins, giving you complete explanations of the sacred temples and other structures seen there. See original red paint on the stucco walls of one of the pyramids and the temple where a mural was found showing the astronomical positions of the planet Venus. You will have time to climb the Gran Basamento taking you above tree level. Here archaeologists found ceremonial offerings dating to around 1000 B.C. Your guide will also explain about the wildlife and medicinal plants that are used by the modern-day descendents of the ancient Mayan people. Tour includes complimentary beverages.
| Depart from Cruise Ship's Pier | 00:00 |
| Arrive at Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Guided tour | 01:00 |
| Free time at market ruins | 02:45 |
| Depart from Chacchoben Mayan Ruins | 03:00 |
| Arrive at Cruise Ship's Pier | 04:00 |
PLEASE NOTE There is a $5.00 USD (approx). Government imposed fee for the use of video cameras on the Archeological site. Guest may purchase additional soft drinks, chips & cookies at the archeological site. This excursion features a fair amount of walking over uneven surfaces and climbing. INFORMATION FOR SHORE EXCURSION MANAGER This tour is not appropriate for guests with limited mobility. Blind guests and hard of hearing/hearing impaired guests must be accompanied by an assistant, friend or family member; also they will need an interpreter. Minimum 18 years old to consume alcoholic beverages.
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