Grand Costa Maya
Relax – Wander – Breathe
Grand Costa Maya
The best kept secret of the Mexican Caribbean.
Grand Costa Maya brings together Chetumal, Bacalar and Mahahual: bay, lagoon, reef and jungle less than two hours apart, far from the crowds.
It is the part of the Mexican Caribbean where towns are still towns, people welcome you like family and the reef begins a few yards off the shore.
- Right now
- 27°Cloudy
- Best for
- Reef, archaeological sites and road trips
- Best season
- Dry season, November to May
Getting here
Airport
Maya Train
Bus
Cruise
The reef
The world's second largest, within swimming distance
The Mesoamerican Reef System runs off Mahahual and Xcalak just yards from the beach. Snorkelling, diving and kayaking start from the shore, and the boardwalk is ridden by bike.
Maya heritage
Kohunlich, Dzibanche and Ichkabal
Kohunlich and its masks, Chacchoben among tropical gardens, Dzibanche and Ichkabal, recently opened: the south holds some of the most imposing and least visited archaeological sites on the peninsula.
Fresh water
Bacalar and the Seven Colors Lagoon
Forty minutes from Chetumal, the lagoon changes color with the light and makes the perfect counterpoint to the open sea on the coast.
More about Grand Costa Maya
September 30, 2024
10 Things to Do in Grand Costa Maya
Discover the top things to do in Grand Costa Maya: Chacchoben, Banco Chinchorro, Bacalar Lagoon, Mahahual's beaches, diving and more.
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September 30, 2024
Exploring the Archaeological Sites of the Grand Costa Maya
Explore the archaeological sites of the Grand Costa Maya: Kohunlich, Chacchoben, Dzibanché-Kinichná and Oxtankah, ancient Maya cities near Chetumal.
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September 30, 2024
The Flavors of the Grand Costa Maya
Ceviche, tikin xic, cochinita pibil and Rice and Beans: a guide to the flavors of the Grand Costa Maya, from Chetumal's markets to Mahahual's beaches.
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