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5 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Our Chacchoben MAYAN RUINS Excursion

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we really locked out on a few things that made this experience a lot better and regretted two things that I really wish I researched beforehand

this was estrous activity so don't overlook the labels that come with these excursions

we saved $180 for the four of us however if you are booking through a third party I would highly recommend using a provider that has a back to ship guarantee

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Do your research before booking an excursion to avoid being unprepared
✓Bring spare older shoes and a rain jacket for the rainy season
✓Check the number of ships in port to avoid long lines at the ruins
✓Use a third-party tour provider with a back-to-ship guarantee

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not researching the excursion beforehand — Do your research to avoid being unprepared and regretting missed opportunities
Heat and humidity affecting the experience — Bring cooling items and stay hydrated to manage the extreme weather
Shoes getting ruined in muddy conditions — Bring spare older shoes and a rain jacket during the rainy season

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before booking a Mayan ruins excursion in Costa Maya?
QHow can I prepare for the heat and humidity during the excursion?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking through the cruise line vs. a third party?

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Top: Chacchoben Mayan Ruins ($79)
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YouTube Video Description↓

We visited Chacchoben Mayan Ruins in Cost Maya, Mexico on our recent Harmony Of The Seas cruise. We booked it last minute, while we were already on the ship so I haven’t done any research. Thankfully, we really lucked out on a few things that made the experience a lot better and regretted two things that I really wish I researched beforehand. We chose the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, which is the most frequently visited site about 50 minutes from the port. In this video, I also compare Chacchoben vs. Kahunlich Mayan Ruins excursions. The excursion was great and I would definitely recommend it but make sure you know about these things beforehand so you don’t go unprepared like we did. 👉 Link to the excursion we took (affiliate) - https://pe.tours/MTI2MDYxMg==/ 👉 Check to see how many ships are in port on any day (not affiliate) - https://www.cruisetimetables.com/#portsmouthfc 🛳️ 🛳️ 🛳️ See our current list of available reduced group rates for Icon Class and other ships - https://cruiseandtravelnetwork.com/ 🛳️ 🛳️ 🛳️ 👉 A lot more content coming. Subscribe for more cruising tips and helpful info! =========================== ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 - Chacchoben Mayan Ruins 0:50 - Weather 1:50 - Rain Season 3:00 - Physical Activity 4:19 - Wait Times 5:11 - Children 6:28 - Choosing The Right Excursion ===========================