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Costa Maya Adventure: Chacchoben Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon
4.6
345 Ratings
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Embark on a thrilling one-day tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon. Explore ancient ruins, lush jungles, and relax in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon. Perfect for first-time visitors to Costa Maya.
Embark on a thrilling one-day tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon. Explore ancient ruins, lush jungles, and relax in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon. Perfect for first-time visitors to Costa Maya.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Visit one of the least explored archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture in the heart of the jungle.
Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to…
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Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Visit one of the least explored archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture in the heart of the jungle.
Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to offer you. - Lake Bacalar - Visit the Bacalar lagoon a famous old haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon.
Take a short break eating some delicious fajitas with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon or just enjoy the breeze and incredible landscape.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Guided Tour at Chacchoben Mayan City
- Kayaks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Guided Tour at Chacchoben Mayan City
- Kayaks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City.
- Souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City.
- Souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience two of our most loved destinations in a single day. Upon your cruise ship docking at Costa Maya Port, embark on a journey through time, from the age of the Mayans to the era of the pirates. Start your exploration at one of the less visited archaeological sites in the Mayan Zone, dating back to 200 BC. Let the breathtaking monuments, exotic…
Experience two of our most loved destinations in a single day. Upon your cruise ship docking at Costa Maya Port, embark on a journey through time, from the age of the Mayans to the era of the pirates. Start your exploration at one of the less visited archaeological sites in the Mayan Zone, dating back to 200 BC. Let the breathtaking monuments, exotic plants and wildlife of the jungle astound you.
Post your jungle adventure and a visit to the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we will proceed to the Bacalar lagoon, a renowned refuge for pirates, where you are free to unwind, swim or paddle a kayak in the cool waters of the seven-color lagoon.
Pause for a while to savor some savory fajitas with a beverage of your choice by the lagoon, or simply take pleasure in the breeze and the spectacular scenery.
We endorse this tour for those visiting Costa Maya for the first time.
- This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
- Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship.
- Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Your tour will depart one hour after your cruise docks, starting from the conveniently located Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the Port.
Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.
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
4.6
(345 Ratings)
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Ernest_p
Jul 27, 2025
Great way to spend the day in Costa Maya - The tour exceeded expectations. It was well organized, and the van was comfortable for the trip to the ruins and lagoon, which took about an hour each way. Plenty of water was provided while touring the ruins -- make sure you pick up some fresh mango or pineapple on the way out! The small resort area at the lagoon was perfect, with enough chairs, kayaks, bathrooms and a nice covered area for lunch. Tacos/fajitas were freshly made to order and local drinks and two alcoholic beverages were included. Swimming and kayaking in the lagoon was nice -- just need to be careful getting in and out due to algae on the ladder and near the shore. We had at least an hour at the ruins and 1.5 hours at the lagoon and still had 1.5 hours back at the port area.
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Dustin_z
Jul 8, 2025
So fun! - This was amazing! The bus was nice and air conditioned. The ride was about an hour to get there but it felt way shorter. The seats were nice and soft as well. Our tour guide Yoshi was very informative and I learned so much new knowledge. She kept the info short and entertaining. The ruins were beautiful, we got to take so many good pictures and we could even climb some of the stairs. We also saw 3 monkeys and they are so cute and love the people. We got really close to them actually. After that we went to the lagoon and the water was so warm. We jumped off the dock a few times then laid out in the sun. We also we provided these delish gluten free tacos. They are so connected to the heritage. We also were provided with tea drinks or a Rick milk drink and they were so refreshing and delicious. This was an amazing lil experience. Time flew by so fact and I would 100% do it again!!!
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Mary_h
Jun 12, 2025
Well run excursion - Mayan Ruins are wonderful! - This company puts on a very well organized excursion. Such a pleasure. Our guide, Yoshi was charming. She explained everything very clearly, she had great info at the ruins, and she was very attentive to the group. The company's van was very nice - air conditioned, comfortable. This is important because the ruins are about an hours ride from the cruise port.
Pay attention closely to the directions to get to the meeting spot. It is not hard - just pay attention.
The lagoon stop was lovely. Lunch of tacos and local drinks included. Then water activities if you want. The day of our visit was very windy - so we choose to hang out on shore and enjoy a few drinks.
Take this excursion- you will not regret it. There is a good bit of walking. But a member of our small group was just weeks post back surgery and managed.
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Yarilkah
May 27, 2025
Great Tour Experience in Costa Maya - I recently took a tour in Costa Maya, and it was absolutely fantastic! Finding the meeting point right after our cruise ship docked was a breeze. The van was equipped with excellent air conditioning and had incredibly comfortable chairs, making the ride very pleasant.
Our tour guide was local and incredibly knowledgeable, effortlessly switching between English and Spanish. I loved how he shared so many interesting insights about the area without overwhelming us with too much walking. We had plenty of time to fully enjoy each location we visited.
The highlight was definitely Bacalar—it felt like a private tour since this company had exclusivity at the site. It truly made the experience special. And I can't forget to mention the tacos for lunch—absolutely delicious and prepared by some wonderful ladies. This tour exceeded all my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Maya in a Cruise.
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Sarahon7745pm
May 18, 2025
Experience local Mayan culture - We enjoyed this tour during our cruise ship’s stop at Costa Maya. Our guide Joel was very friendly and informative. He shared about his Mayan heritage and from the perspective of someone who has lived in the area for his entire life. The lunch was prepared by women from a nearby Mayan village. The lagoon was lovely. This is a great choice if you want to skip the typical large group ship excursion and have a more personal cultural experience.
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Marcos_m
May 11, 2025
The trip was very well... - The trip was very well organized, the guide was very knowledgeable throughout the tour. I would definitely recommend.
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Debbie_a
May 17, 2025
Mayan ruins very interesting - delicious lunch. - Because of the distance between attractions, there is considerable travel in this excursion. But each of our guides was so nice and extremely knowledgeable. The Mayan ruins are quite something to see. Lunch and drinks - delicious!
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Michael_r
Jul 2, 2025
Great Guide but Bad Infrastructure - The tour guide and the food at the lagoon were great. But other than that this tour is very overpriced. The bus is old and the air conditioning is not up to par at all -- it is quite uncomfortable and you spend nearly 3 hours on it. The ruins were interesting, but the lagoon is not nice. No beach, no sand. Just incredibly rocky and there is no safe way for older people to get in or out of the water. No towels provided, the water are the mini Costco bottles and they are stingy with those, and the loungers at the lagoon are sagged and appear dirty. For 120pp definitely expected alot more.
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Marybeth_j
Jun 29, 2025
Hot bus - There is a very long bus ride to the site. Not much to look at. It is very hot. The food is not good. Bring your own.
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Xedar
May 3, 2025
Wasted time and money. - We got off to a bad start from the start. We arrived at the meeting point with a tour reserved for the 29th of April, in the tickets appears that date, but when we arrived they had the reservation for the 15th of May. In the end they changed it, put some bracelets on us and left us waiting on a bench. Within half an hour we are put in a van with other groups, on our tour we were 2 people plus 2 others. After half an hour of driving we are put in another van to take us to the ruins to take the guided tour, by the way, hired in Spanish and was in English. Surprise! We reached the middle of the tour and missed almost every explanation. Point to David, the guide, who was concerned when we arrived and devoted some more time to us as much as possible. Once the tour ended we had to wait for a van to go to Bacalar. They had us waiting 50 minutes without being able to do anything! A disgrace! When the van finally arrived we were told that we were taking 25 minutes to Bacalar and again surprise! 1.10 hours of driving. Already in Bacalar we were well served but we had much less time than bought on the tour and we could only take a quick swim, eat a few tacos and 15 minutes of kayaking. After finishing we were given another trip until the cruise of 1.30 hours.
In short. We paid for a tour we missed more than half of and 3/4 were to be expected and driving.
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