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We were in Costa Maya on the Liberty this December. We were fortunate that we had beautiful weather.


We took the 7 1/2 Ship tour of Kohunlich Mayan Ruins.  These were the most spectacular we have ever seen.  We have been to Tulum.  Currently you are no longer allowed to climb the steps in Tulum.  Here at Kohunlich we were allowed to climb up, or sit etc. on all of the ruins.  There are at least 15 stops on this tour.  The difference between this tour and the one at Chacchoben is vast.  Chacchoben is a smaller site that is not very excavated.


You have to see to believe what they have uncovered at Kohunlich.  This is not the tour to take if you still want time to shop for a mexican trinket.. or lounge with a drink by the beach.  But if you want to really experience the Culture and history instead of a tourist trap this is the real deal.  I would not book this tour through a private tour as we got back with 25minutes to spare.  The roads to the ruins dont run thru any major city and it would be really bad if the bus broke down!


The tour guides were amazing they took an hour of the 2 1/2 hr. bus ride to get us educated on the history of this area and the ruins.  Their jobs are considered very prestigious they must attend multiple classes.  There are no souviner shops at Kohunlich!


Now if you still want that drink by the beach then the Chacchoben tour is the way to go.


As we were dashing to catch the ship we literally bought a mexican blanket without stopping!!


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