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How to Spend Your Time While in Costa Maya, Mexico

Updated: May 19, 2020


Costa Maya is a small cruise port in Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula, and while docked, there are a couple of things that you can do to pass time and enjoy your time in the port. The port is not as developed but does offers a unique experience to any passenger or sailor. Learn more here the top activities you can indulge in while in Costa Maya. First of all, you can chill out at the port with a modern tropical village design which is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the cool breeze. While at the port, you have access to any of the three saltwater pools with restaurants, swim up bars, a shopping plaza and access to the artisan market for collectors of souvenirs and lovers of art. If you are not a fun of long walks, especially in a land you are not used to, then you have the option of using the free shuttle buses provided to ferry you to and from the ship. If you have business at the port or you are short of time to go deeper into the land and enjoy, relaxing at the port is your ideal way of having a good time in Costa Maya. The second thing to do while in Costa Maya is to visit the fishing village known as Mahahual. This is for those who have the time to spend and the spirit of adventure. This fishing village is located thirty minutes away from the port which is quite convenient. There is the option taking a cab, riding a shuttle, a bike or if you are in the mood, you can walk to Mahahual. At Mahahual, there are exquisite white sandy beaches with clear and warm waters that are shallow as well which is ideal for swimming. While at the sandy beaches you can get to be part of the many visitors and locals playing beach games such as volleyball and snorkeling. Lastly, you have the option of exploring the Mayan Ruins. The port was inhabited by the Mayan civilization years back and the kingdom fell when the Spaniards invaded and defeated them leaving behind the ruins. The Mayan Ruins Chacchoben remain the largest ruins ever discovered and consists of beautifully engineered and crafted coastal buildings. There are competent and knowledgeable tour guides at the ruins always ready to take you round the ruins and give you the rich history and culture of the place. For more information, click on this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travel.

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