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.
Chetumal, the capital, is the gateway; half an hour away is Bacalar and its Lagoon of Seven Colors, two hours away Mahahual and Banco Chinchorro, and inland, Kohunlich and Dzibanché.
- Right now
- 26°Cloudy
- Best for
- Reef, archaeological sites and road trips
- When to come
- All year round; the most pleasant weather from November to May
- Manatees
- Sanctuary in Chetumal Bay
Getting here
Airport
Maya Train
Bus
Cruise
The reef
Dive Banco Chinchorro, Mexico's largest atoll
The Mesoamerican Reef runs off Mahahual and Xcalak a few yards from the beach, and offshore lies the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, with turtles, dolphins, manatees and shipwrecks among the coral. Snorkeling, diving and kayaking leave from the shore, and the Mahahual seafront is ridden by bike.
Maya heritage
The Maya cities of the south: Kohunlich, Dzibanché and Ichkabal
Kohunlich and its Temple of the Masks, Dzibanché and Kinichná, Chacchobén in the jungle, Oxtankah by the bay and Ichkabal, the latest to open to the public: this region was one of the most powerful of the Maya world.
Fresh water
Sail the Lagoon of Seven Colors in Bacalar
Half an hour from Chetumal, the Pueblo Mágico of Bacalar looks out over the Lagoon of Seven Colors: kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding over its shades of blue, the San Felipe Fort turned museum and the stromatolites of the Pirates' Canal.
The capital
Chetumal, the gateway and its Boulevard Bahía
Chetumal, the state capital, is the gateway to the region: Boulevard Bahía runs along the bay, declared a manatee sanctuary, among monuments, cafés and restaurants; the Maya Culture Museum and the Payo Obispo scale model tell its history, and Calderitas serves fish and seafood by the sea.
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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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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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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