Embark on a captivating adventure to the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben and immerse yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna of Bacalar Lagoon. Learn about Mayan history, marvel at the stunning blue shades of the lagoon, and discover the intriguing tales of the Pirate Channel.
Embark on a captivating adventure to the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben and immerse yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna of Bacalar Lagoon. Learn about Mayan history, marvel at the stunning blue shades of the lagoon, and discover the intriguing tales of the Pirate Channel.
- Zona Arqueológica De Chacchoben - Embark on a journey to the Chacchoben archaeological site, where a 1.5-hour guided tour with a local expert will reveal the rich history of a Mayan city that thrived around 300 AD.
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Lake Bacalar - Your first view of this stunning lagoon will be as we approach the coast from a hill.
The initial destination in…
- Zona Arqueológica De Chacchoben - Embark on a journey to the Chacchoben archaeological site, where a 1.5-hour guided tour with a local expert will reveal the rich history of a Mayan city that thrived around 300 AD.
- Lake Bacalar - Your first view of this stunning lagoon will be as we approach the coast from a hill.
The initial destination in the Bacalar Lagoon is “Cenote Esmeralda,” where the various shades of blue will captivate you, illustrating why Bacalar Lagoon is often called the “7 Colors Lagoon.” Our subsequent stop is “Cenote Cocalitos,” home to stromatolites, known as living stones and considered the oldest form of life on Earth.
The third highlight will be the “Black Cenote,” an open sky cenote and the deepest point of the lagoon. This promises to be an incredible experience filled with fun and learning.

- Round trip transportation
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Insurance
- Round trip transportation
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Insurance
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
At the Chacchoben Mayan ruins, visitors will be guided by a knowledgeable local expert. The tour includes a walk through the jungle to explore and learn about various structures of the Mayan site, such as Temple 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas, and Templo Uno.
This excursion also provides an opportunity to learn about…
At the Chacchoben Mayan ruins, visitors will be guided by a knowledgeable local expert. The tour includes a walk through the jungle to explore and learn about various structures of the Mayan site, such as Temple 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas, and Templo Uno.
This excursion also provides an opportunity to learn about local flora and observe some local wildlife, including birds and spider monkeys.
At Bacalar Lagoon, the first stop is “Cenote Esmeralda,” where visitors will be captivated by the different shades of blue and understand why Bacalar Lagoon is often called the “7 Colors Lagoon.”
The next highlight is the “Black Cenote,” an open-sky cenote and the deepest point of the lagoon.
The final destination to explore is the Pirate Channel, where visitors will learn how pirates once used this channel to enter Bacalar and steal valuable local wood.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.