![]() ![]() Costa Maya counts with many experiences offered via Port Pass - an access pass to all in-port activities. It is generally open to cruise ship passengers only. There are also several shops selling discount-priced brand jewelry, beachwear, Mexican silver and handicrafts, hand-made souvenirs. Until 2019, the site was open exclusively to cruise line-organized excursions.Ĭosta Maya cruise port features a modern shopping mall, central plaza and saltwater pools. In 2017 was opened the largest Mayan archaeological site Xcabal, located at ~1-hour bus ride from the cruise port. Port's daily cruise ship passenger capacity is 15,000 to 18,000. The result was increased passenger traffic growth from 900,000 to over 1 million. The new pier and port expansion project was completed for season 2017-2018, and fully operational for season 2018-2019. Other port upgrades included new shops and attractions. The region is generally undeveloped but has been rapidly growing after the construction of a large pier with capacity to accommodate the world's biggest passenger liners. In 2017 was discovered Ichkabal (the largest Mayan archaeological site) and since 2019 it is added to Costa Maya's Shore Excursion program for cruise companies-organized land tours. Port Costa Maya (locode MXCOM) is also the closest tourist destination to the lesser-known Mayan ruins in Mexico's Yucatan state (including Kohunlich and Chacchoben). Part of Mexico's Quintana Roo state, the Mahahual municipality is near the state's capital city Chetumal (located on the border with Belize) and at ~4 hours drive distance from Cancun (Yucatan Peninsula). This is also one of the country's most popular tourist regions.
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