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Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

Costa Maya (Mahahual) Mexico

The port of Costa Maya in Mexico was built solely to accommodate cruise ships in 2001. Since then, several tourist facilities have been set up there. There are swimming pools, restaurants, bars, a beach club and shops.

The U.S. dollar is generally accepted. Flea market vendors only accept cash.

Useful Information

Language

Spanish, but English is spoken by people who work in the tourism industry.

Tips

10% to 15% will be appreciated in restaurants.

Currency

MXNMexican peso

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Time difference

UTC: -5

from New York: 0h

from San Francisco: +2h

from London: -5h

°C °F

Weather

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
2068
2475
2984
732.75
February
2068
2475
2984
371.50
March
2170
2679
3086
492.00
April
2272
2781
3188
431.75
May
2373
2882
3290
793.00
June
2475
2882
3290
1435.75
July
2475
2882
3290
1104.25
August
2475
2882
3290
1626.50
September
2475
2882
3290
2158.50
October
2373
2781
3188
1435.75
November
2170
2577
3086
923.50
December
2068
2475
2984
592.25

Where is located the Port of Costa Maya Cruise Terminal

The port is directly in the centre of the tourist complex. As the pier is long, a free shuttle can take you to shore.

Travelling around the Costa Maya (Mahahual) Cruise Port

If you want to leave the resort, taxis are available. For more remote sites, an excursion will be preferable.
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Activities in Costa Maya (Mahahual)

Historical sites

Chacchoben

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This Maya town dating back to 350 BC is located about an hour from the port. This Mayan ruin is right in the middle of the jungle. You can also climb the steep stairs of one of the ruins. Climbing is quite an adventure, but going down can make you dizzy.

Kohunlich

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This Mayan site houses the mask depicting Kinich Ahau, the king of the sun. It is possible to walk on the structures and see the rooms of these old buildings.

Family activities

Maya Lost Mayan Kingdom

An adventure park that offers activities such as water slides, zip lines and swimming pools.

Beaches

Mahahual

Mahahual is a former fishing village located 30 minutes to magpies (along a boardwalk) or a 5 minute taxi ride. There are several Beach Clubs. The beach is quiet and ideal for water sports.

Excursions in Costa Maya (Mahahual)

  • The resort has several swimming pools and a small beach with sun loungers. There are also shops and restaurants and bars.
  • Several excursions of all-terrain vehicles, dune buggy and Jeep are possible.
  • Scuba diving is offered to amateurs and more experienced people.
  • Glass-bottomed catamaran or boat trips are combined with snorkelling.