Costa Maya, Mexico - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Costa Maya is an enchanting Caribbean destination known for pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and a laid-back village vibe. It offers a wonderful balance of seaside relaxation and exploring fascinating ancient Maya ruins tucked into the jungle.

Top things to do in Costa Maya

Things to do in Costa Maya include Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Kohunlich Ruins, Dzibanche Maya Ruins. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Costa Maya

Here is what 3 days in Costa Maya look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors
    350 m
  2. 2
    Fort San FelipeMuseum
    750 m
  3. 3
    Cenote Black
    21 km
  4. 4
    Museum of Mayan CultureMuseum
    1.5 km
  5. 5
    Chetumal Bay Boulevard
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Maya Lost Mayapan Water Park
    1.9 km
  2. 2
    Mahahual Beach and MaleconBeach
    6.5 km
  3. 3
    Mahahual Malecon
    44 km
  4. 4
    Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Dzibanche Maya Ruins
    37 km
  2. 2
    Cenote Azul
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Costa Maya?

Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Kohunlich Ruins, Dzibanche Maya Ruins, Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors, Mahahual Malecon, Mahahual Beach and 9 more. Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve: Mexico's largest coral atoll, a world-class diving haven filled with shipwrecks and marine life.

What can you do in 3 days in Costa Maya?

Day 1: Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors, Fort San Felipe, Cenote Black, Museum of Mayan Culture. Day 2: Maya Lost Mayapan Water Park, Mahahual Beach and Malecon, Mahahual Malecon, Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve. Day 3: Dzibanche Maya Ruins, Cenote Azul.

Which museums are worth visiting in Costa Maya?

Museums worth visiting in Costa Maya: Fort San Felipe and Museum of Mayan Culture.

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