Costa Maya
Safety: 8/10Mexico
Hours in Port
~8 hours
Walk to Town
Mahahual village is a $5 taxi ride (3 km)
Currency
MXN (USD accepted)
WiFi
Limited
Cell Coverage
Limited
Time Zone
EST (no DST)
Time Zone Alert
Costa Maya does NOT observe DST. In summer it is 1 hour behind Florida/Eastern Time.
Overview
Costa Maya's port is a purpose-built cruise complex on Mexico's remote southern Caribbean coast. The port itself has a pool, shops, and restaurants, but the real draw is the laid-back village of Mahahual and easy access to Mayan ruins like Chacchoben.
Top Excursions
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Beach Break at Mahahual
Bacalar Lagoon (7 Colors)
Snorkeling Reef Tour
Kayak & Paddleboard
Book Tours & Activities
Free Things To Do
Port Complex Pool
Large swimming pool right at the cruise terminal — free for cruise passengers.
Mahahual Boardwalk
Short taxi ride to the village boardwalk (malecon) with beach access and local atmosphere.
Beach Walking
The coastline near the port has calm, clear waters perfect for wading.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Taxis from the port to Mahahual village cost about $5 per person. The port complex itself is walkable. For Chacchoben ruins, you'll need a tour ($60-90). There's not much public transport — taxis and tours are the main options.
Emergency Information
Police
911
Hospital
Centro de Salud Mahahual (basic clinic)
US Consulate
(52) 872-4574 (Consular Agency — shared with Cozumel)
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