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Sight Chacchoben, Bacalar

Chacchoben

A sight in Chacchoben, Bacalar, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Chacchoben in Chacchoben, Bacalar
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Why go

Maya ruins in the jungle with restored temples.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bacalar, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Chacchoben
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

On these curated routes

Chacchoben is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Bacalar

Another curated sight in Bacalar. See the full Bacalar guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bacalar run from 27°C in January to 31°C in May; October is usually the wettest month. For Chacchoben itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bacalar from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bacalar weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Chacchoben, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Carretera Federal, 307 Via Carta Mérida, Pedro Antonio Santos - Chunhuhub, 77927 Chetumal, Q.R., Mexico
Coordinates
19.00145, -88.23061
Destination
Bacalar, Quintana Roo

Chacchoben: quick answers

How much time do you need at Chacchoben?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Chacchoben. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Chacchoben?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early; it's quieter then.

Where is Chacchoben?

Chacchoben is at Carretera Federal, 307 Via Carta Mérida, Pedro Antonio Santos - Chunhuhub, 77927 Chetumal, Q.R., Mexico, in Chacchoben. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Chacchoben?

Chacchoben appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bacalar.

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