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Maya site in Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Chacchoben is a Mayan archaeological site in the Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is popular with cruise ship tours from the port of Mahahual.
Casual seafood restaurant.
By bus
From Tulum, Mayab buses depart every 4 hours for Limones, which is 4 miles from the Chacchoben Archaelogical Zone (10 minutes by taxi). The trip takes 2 hours and tickets cost M$140.
By train
From Cancun, Tulum or other cities, take the Tren Maya to Limones-Chacchoben. Taxis and shuttle buses are available at the train station to take you to the ruins.
Walk. Trails are cleared and well marked with occasional giant tree roots poking up like serpentine monsters.
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