Chacchoben
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Early Classic Period (200–700 AD)
About Chacchoben
One of the oldest Maya sites on the Yucatán Peninsula, Chacchoben flourished during the Early Classic period. Its partially restored pyramids rise dramatically from dense jungle and are a popular shore excursion from Costa Maya cruise port.
Highlights
- Gran Basamento — large elevated platform supporting multiple temples
- Temple 1 (Las Vasijas) — main pyramid rising above the jungle canopy
- Jungle setting with howler monkeys and tropical birds
- Early Classic architecture predating many better-known sites
- Relatively uncrowded compared to northern Yucatán sites
Best Time to Visit
November to April, popular cruise excursion from Costa Maya