Obdave Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Trying to choose between two cruises that swap either a costa maya or a progreso port stop. Loved Maya Chan on our previous visit but hated “fighting” our way out of puerto costa maya, eye cream anyone? I know progreso offers easy access to Mayan ruins but am wondering about other things to do in the area. TYIA for any suggestions, have to decide this weekend for our casino next cruise offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 We've only been to Progresso once so we took advantage of that stop to go to Chichen Itza (WELL worth the trip) but it appeared to me that the port area at Progresso was pretty unimpressive. IMO unless you are planning to do the ruins, I would probably stick to Costa Maya. JustMeJoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJones Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 Are there other things to do at Progresso (I'm unfamiliar with it) or is it known for something? I would opt for it simply because I haven't seen it on many itineraries, while it seems like every 2nd caribbean cruise includes Costa Maya. I second @WAAAYTOOO's suggestion for Chichen Itza - we did it from Cozumel, so if its even closer from Progresso I would take advantage of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 They've been trying to build up Progresso, though I don't know how far along they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 I vote for going to a port you haven't visited before. I haven't been to Progresso yet, and I'd love to see Chichen Itza... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMeJoe Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 8 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Progresso was pretty unimpressive Ditto! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatmanjack Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Another Mayan Ruin Option out of Progresso is Mayapan Ruins. We did a tour 5+ years ago that included a stop here and had a great time. Lots to see and you can climb to top of pyramid. (swimming in a cenote was second part of tour) I have been looking for another trip that stops at Progresso but haven't found one that fits work/life schedule. Did appear that it was 'book an excursion' port vs. walk around town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obdave Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 Well Maya Chan it is. The admiral stated that she’d prefer the bumpy taxi ride to the beach and seeing our names on the welcome chalk board than a bus ride with a large group. Thanks for the help Baked Alaska and KJones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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