Virgin Voyages' guide to Costa Maya, Mexico

Ancient ruins, sleepy beachside villages, and natural lagoons with seven shades of blue — this Mexican port is beaming with culture, history, and beauty.

Costa Maya

Turquoise, coral & soft white sand

In the lesser-known region of the Mayan Riviera—with its rich history, quaint beaches, and blue lagoon cenotes—towns like Mahahual and Xcalak make Costa Maya the Mexican port you didn’t know you needed.

Raw and less-curated than other ports in the region, beach towns Mahahual and Xcalak give you a glimpse into a somewhat undisturbed side of the Yucatán Peninsula—often feeling like Tulum before it became Tu-lum. Drenched with reminders (and ruins) of the Mayan history that built the region, exploring the area feels like a study in contrasts—a dynamic balance of who it was and what it’s becoming.

Discovering the Yucatán Peninsula

The history. The geography. The culture.

Kohunlich & Dzibanche Mayan Ruins

Tour the two Mayan cities that once ruled the Yucatán Peninsula

Uchbenkah Jungle Retreat & Blue Lagoon

Explore the jungle and iridescent-colored lagoon

Mahahual Biking Tour & Brunch

See Costa Maya's quaint fishing town while getting a leg workout

Kohunlich & Dzibanche Mayan Ruins

Traveling toward the border of Belize to the ancient cities of Dzibanche and Kohunlick, you’ll explore the ornate temples — and the high stairs and sculpted masks that line them.

Uchbenkah Jungle & Blue Lagoon

Located in a secluded part of the jungle, a day at the Blue Lagoon is the ultimate form of relaxation — complete with wading through iridescent and ever-changing blue spring water while being tended to by your own personal staff.

Mahahual Biking Tour & Brunch

One of the best ways to explore the Yucatán Peninsula’s charming towns is by bicycle. You’ll explore the ins and outs of the quaint town of Mahahual while stopping at famous spots along the way.