Chacchoben vs Tulum

[kamilli]

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!

[DALSAL]

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

[CaliforniaDreamer]

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 ?

[SusieQT]

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.

[SusieQT]

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!)

[CaliforniaDreamer]

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