A new ruin has been restored by I.N.A.H. (History and Anthropology National Institute) less than an hour away from Mayan Beach Garden. It is referred to as Chacchoben which is the nearest town. It is a Maya word meaning "Red corn."

When you know the history of a site, it makes the visit far more interesting. In 1972, Dr. Peter Harrison officially reported the site to the Mexican Government. At that time, the state of Quintana Roo was not very populated and there were few good roads.

Twenty years prior to that, Mr. Serviliano Cohuo was the first man to arrive at the site, fell in love with the area and decided to settle down in that particular location. Seven Cohuo children were born there and grew up having the spectacular view of Chacchoben in their back yard (their old house can still be seen behind the Gran Basamento).

They lived in the only way they knew, the Maya way, keeping the traditions and performing rituals and ceremonies that were part of their world limited only by the surrounding jungle. They grew up having a sense of respect towards Chacchoben.

 In 1994 the INAH started the excavation project in Chacchoben and access to the area was blocked to anyone outside the project or with the property until 2002. Please keep in mind the sacredness of this place as you visit.