kamilli Posted December 31, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2009 For those of you who have been to both ruins, how do they differ? i've been to Tulum before, but was interested in Chacchoben this time around. Are they similar in size/scope? Is it worth going to Chacchoben if I've been to Tulum? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALSAL Posted January 3, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2010 For those of you who have been to both ruins, how do they differ? i've been to Tulum before, but was interested in Chacchoben this time around. Are they similar in size/scope? Is it worth going to Chacchoben if I've been to Tulum? thanks! Ive been to both places. I think Tulum is bigger, since it is so spread out. I did find the Chacchoben ruins to be more interesting though..I think you might always wonder if you didnt go. I know thats why I went! At least you get more shade at Chacchoben, but that view at Tulum is awesome! Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamer Posted January 10, 2010 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2010 From what i have researched. From Costa Maya, the Chacchoben ruins is about a 50 minute bus ride from the port. From Cozmel. the Tulum ruins are a 45 min ferry ride plus a 1hour plus bus ride, just one way. For me, this is the deciding factor. Plus after the ruins in Costa Maya there is still beach time in the afternoon. Are these the same ports you will be traveling to ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQT Posted January 11, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2010 From what i have researched. For me, this is the deciding factor. Plus after the ruins in Costa Maya there is still beach time in the afternoon. Are these the same ports you will be traveling to ? If you do the Mayan Experience, there will not be beach time available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQT Posted January 11, 2010 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Chacchoben is older than Tulum, Chacchoben faltered because there was severe drought and they did not have adequate water sources, Tulum rose later because it was closer to the ocean. (That's what I learned in Chacchoben!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamer Posted January 11, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2010 If you do the Mayan Experience, there will not be beach time available. wasn't planning on doing that one but thanks for the head's up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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