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Mayan Ruins Tour: Explore Chacchoben's Ancient Temples
4.4
28 Ratings
Mahahual
Discover Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon. Explore ancient temples and vibrant waters on Costa Maya’s top adventure.
Discover Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon. Explore ancient temples and vibrant waters on Costa Maya’s top adventure.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Costa Maya Cruise Port - Upon arriving at Costa Maya port, after disembarking from the cruise, proceed to the main exit where the yellow taxis are located. There, transportation with our logo will be available, and one of our drivers will take you directly to our office for check-in. You will wait approximately 15 minutes before departing for your…
- Costa Maya Cruise Port - Upon arriving at Costa Maya port, after disembarking from the cruise, proceed to the main exit where the yellow taxis are located. There, transportation with our logo will be available, and one of our drivers will take you directly to our office for check-in. You will wait approximately 15 minutes before departing for your excursion, during which you can enjoy a complimentary drink. Your first stop will be the Chacchoben archaeological zone, which is about an hour away.
- Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben - Join this incredible experience to enjoy and learn more about one of humanity’s greatest civilizations, “The Mayans.” From the moment you arrive at Costa Maya port, you will be immersed in the ancient jungle that holds the great secrets of this civilization, ready for you to discover. This tour will introduce you to one of the largest cities in Southern Mexico. Upon reaching the archaeological zone, be captivated by the wonders of its structures. Visit, explore, and learn more about this area, observing the current inhabitants of the Archaeological Zone: spider monkeys. Be amazed by the beautiful evergreen jungle surrounding you, the tropical climate, and the ever-present mosquitoes, welcoming new visitors with enthusiasm.
- Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors) - After your tour of the magnificent city of Chacchoben, your driver will take you to the Seven Colors Lagoon (Bacalar), which is approximately a 45-minute drive. Here, you can enjoy a delicious local meal and two drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) per person, and you can also swim and admire its stunning colors.
- Costa Maya Cruise Port - After completing your tour of the archaeological area and enjoying the beautiful lagoon of seven colors, your driver will take you back to Costa Maya port. The return journey will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Lunch
- Round transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide with certified license
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Lunch
- Round transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide with certified license
What's Not Included
- tips
- tips
Additional Information
The Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben are the most popular and visited attraction to spend a great day on the Costa Maya. It is approximately 55 minutes by car from the Port of Costa Maya. This site is located a few kilometers from the town of Chacchoben from which its name is derived. The translation of the Mayan word “Chacchoben” refers to “The Place of Red…
The Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben are the most popular and visited attraction to spend a great day on the Costa Maya. It is approximately 55 minutes by car from the Port of Costa Maya. This site is located a few kilometers from the town of Chacchoben from which its name is derived. The translation of the Mayan word “Chacchoben” refers to “The Place of Red Corn.” The structures at this site are characterized by large temples and enormous platforms dating back to 700 AD. c.
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Location
Travel agency Costa Maya Toucan Tours
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(28 Ratings)
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Thanh
Apr 5, 2026
We like the tour - Friendly driver..nice view of the tour.
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Alex_j
Mar 4, 2026
Awesome shore excursion.... - Awesome shore excursion. Easy to find right outside the port. Directions were exactly as described. Met by friendly staff and were very welcoming. Driver was great and reliable. Tour guide was knowledgeable and made it entertaining. Lagoon was relaxing and lunch was excellent. Thank you for the great service and tour!
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376annamariag
Feb 26, 2026
The magic of Mexico from Tucan Tours - Tucán tours has a team of professionals who give envy. Good people, willing us to have a good time. In an 8 seater van, we went to the ruins of Chakkoben and the Laguna Bacalar. Huitzi, our Aztec driver and guide, with his kindness and professionalism led us to the adventure of the Maya and finally to the Laguna Bacalar, precisely in the Hotelito el Paraíso, where a rich Mexican lunch (fajitas) and a very good margarita awaited us. There was nothing Ke Huitzi could improve. He was fantastic. Hopefully they can get to know him and get carried away with him and that travel agency in general.
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Departure801092
Feb 25, 2026
Great tour- Ruins and lagoon lunch! - We had a wonderful excursion with Huitzi. He answered all of our questions. He gave us a lot of information. We really enjoyed the experience.
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Trina_b
Feb 13, 2026
Great tour with a bit of everything. - Our group of 4 adults and 4 boys aged 9-12 had a great tour of the ruins and 7 colours lagoon. The guides were friendly and informative and the lunch provided was higher-end than expected. Highlight for me was the pineapple from the fruit stand served with tajin and jalapeño powder.
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Britta_w
Mar 21, 2026
A great tour - The tour was very efficient providing good directions for meeting spot just outside of cruise port. It’s about an hour plus drive by bus to and from the ruins with about an hour to see the ruins themselves… 3 areas. Best part we saw monkeys in the trees.
The bus driver was very nice and brought delicious pineapples during the provided lunch. I have a gluten allergy and they were very accommodating. Lunch included tacos of choice of meat. I had mine with vegetables instead of the shells. The resort area by the lake is very nice and we got to relax, swim, and enjoy lunch there for about an hour in a half. Then another hour drive back to cruise ship. We had about 30-45 minutes post tour to walk back from bus drop off to cruise ship. We were a bit nervous but made it no problem. All in all a really nice day out if you want to see some ruins, learn about the past, and do not mind lots of driving. :)
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B9439xdvictori
Feb 15, 2026
First trip to Mexico - The driver was awesome , his nickname was Wizzi or something like this
We visited the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon. About 6 hours trip
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Schouenberg
Feb 11, 2026
Impressive! - First we went to the chacchoben ruins, beautifully situated in a jungle-like area. Very impressive. Too bad the guide was hard to follow. Then with the bus driver to Bacalar, lagoon of 7 colors blue. The guide didn't come. The driver showed us the way. Nice place. We got a nice lunch and 2 drinks, beer or Cocktails. Then back to our cruise ship, which we made just in time.
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Jill_m
Feb 9, 2026
Great to see the ruins.... - Great to see the ruins. But the tour was a little unorganized and the communication while on the tour was not great.
When we checked in for our tour the operators didn’t seem to know what was going on. I felt like I was in a laurel and hardy movie! People running everywhere completing all kinds of forms, counting people in the van , etc
Our first driver didn’t even speak to us. When we got to the ruins we went on a tour which was wonderful. Too bad we didn’t have time to explore on our own. (Not the tour operators fault)
When we left the ruins we were assigned to a different van with not a lot of explanation. We went to a restaurant on the beach where we could relax and swim. Once again they were unorganized.
They had taken our food orders ahead of time but were still slow and unorganized in serving the food. Food was good.
Our driver back to the cruise port was a lot more talkative and friendly. But the conversation was in Spanish. (I don’t speak Spanish)
This tour would be excellent if the tour company could get better organized! Lots of wasted time waiting for them to get their act together.
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Diana_p
Feb 3, 2026
Pretty good excursion - Going up to the top is challenging because the steps are so ancient.
Our guide was not as knowledgeable as I would have liked. The plaques were not very informative either.
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