Costa Maya
Country: Mexico · Region: Western Caribbean · Currency: Mexican Peso
Costa Maya is a cruise port destination centered in the town of Mahahual on Mexico's Caribbean coast in Quintana Roo state, featuring archaeological sites, natural reserves, and beach access.
Top sights
Chacchoben Maya archaeological site, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Banco Chinchorro reef, Bacalar Lagoon of the Seven Colors
Things to do
- Chacchoben
- Large Maya archaeological site with several pyramid temples and raised platforms, popular with cruise ship tours from Mahahual.
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
- Mexico's largest protected wetland full of saltwater mangrove swamps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar wetland.
- Banco Chinchorro
- Offshore reef lying 22 km off the Quintana Roo coast, popular scuba diving site with 3 islands and a crocodile reserve.
- Oxtankah
- Small Maya archaeological site just north of Chetumal with dramatic jungle setting, temples with intact murals, on-site museum, and generally no crowds.
Beaches
- Punta Allen
- Small beachside town at the end of the road through Sian Ka'an with no crowds.
Bars and nightlife
- Mahahual cruise port bars
- A growing cluster of bars is available at the Mahahual cruise ship port.
Forecast for Costa Maya
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Weather in Costa Maya by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F | 73°F | 3.3 in | 16 |
| February | 81°F | 74°F | 1.5 in | 11 |
| March | 83°F | 76°F | 1.8 in | 13 |
| April | 85°F | 78°F | 1.5 in | 9 |
| May | 87°F | 79°F | 3.4 in | 15 |
| June | 86°F | 79°F | 8.5 in | 22 |
| July | 87°F | 80°F | 3.8 in | 20 |
| August | 87°F | 80°F | 5.4 in | 21 |
| September | 87°F | 79°F | 6.0 in | 23 |
| October | 85°F | 77°F | 8.0 in | 22 |
| November | 83°F | 75°F | 6.8 in | 19 |
| December | 81°F | 74°F | 4.3 in | 16 |
Getting around
Taxis are readily available from the cruise pier in Mahahual, or regional buses and combis connect to larger towns like Chetumal and Felipe Carrillo Puerto.
Tips
Bring water and mosquito repellent if visiting archaeological sites like Oxtankah.
Best for
Scuba diving, Maya archaeology
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