Costa Maya offers the largest concentration of Mayan archeological sites in Mexico and some of the most exhilarating adventure and eco-tours in the Caribbean. With acres of unspoiled coastal land, pristine beaches, vast natural resources and rich historic and cultural influences; this once ancient Mayan port of call is a best bet for your meeting or incentive group sailing in the Western Caribbean.

Cruise passengers are transported from the pier to a 70,000 square foot state-of-the-art Mayan entertainment complex with artisan and luxury shopping areas, a beach club, saltwater pools, fine restaurants and bars, with lots of opportunities to explore the surrounding jungle and coral reefs.

Here are just a few of the adventures that await your group:

Mayan Culture Experience – Give your group a glimpse of authentic Mayan culture. Beginning with a guided visit to a local town followed by dining at home with Mayan families, visitors get an up-close view of Mayan life.

World’s Best Zip-Lining –The ultimate jungle adventure! Guests are greeted with a symbolic soul-cleansing ritual performed by local Mayans before an exhilarating zip-lining journey (the only zip-line tour in the world that allows for tandem side-by-side gliding). After soaring through the Mayan jungle, guests are left at the edge of the beautiful Bacalar Lagoon – known as the birthplace of the rainbow. Participants cool of as they float across the lagoon’s calm waters to enjoy native fruit juices and Mexican delicacies before embarking on a trek through the lush jungle.

Adventure Excursions – Explore the region’s lush jungles and tropical rainforests by horseback or via an ATV Xplorer, he newest four-wheeler available. For those who prefer watersports, options include speedboat jaunts, Catamaran snorkel tours, beautiful sailing vessels, and coral reef diving.

Dolphin Dream Experience – This tour is led by bilingual naturalists and allows visitors to swim and learn about dolphins in their natural habitat. The dolphins perform incredible flips and jumps with visitors in the water, and your guests can seal their connection to the dolphins with a kiss.

Mayan Ruins Exploration –  The famous Chacchoben Mayan Ruins are a must, revealing recently excavated ruins as well as the deeply buried, unexcavated ruins that lie beneath the sacred jungle grounds. Explore the main pyramid, climb ancient stairs and behold several significant temples.

After a $15 million government investment to repair damages from a 2007 hurricane, the newly enhanced pot of call is welcoming back all the major cruise lines and attracting some of the world’s newest and largest ships to its shores, including Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, Norwegian Epic, and Carnival Dream.

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