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Bacalar Lagoon & Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya
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330 minutes (Approx.)
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This is the perfect combination of culture, history and adventure.
As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, travel through history from the Mayans to the pirates. 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.
After visiting the jungle and the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we will go to the Bacalar lagoon, a famous haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the spectacular 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.
We recommend this tour if you visit Costa Maya for the first time.
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Things To Know
- Certified Guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch at Bacalar Lagoon & drinks (sodas and beer, margaritas are included)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Kayaks
- Guided tour at Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- $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 Ruins
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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
- You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
What's included in the package
Itinerary
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. Enjoy the sound of nature and climb the ancient temples for spectacular views of the jungle.
Admission Ticket IncludedLake 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.
Admission Ticket IncludedWhere to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
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Reviews By Other Travelers
4.4Based on 33 reviews
What do other 33 guests say about Bacalar Lagoon & Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya
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Leanne_L
5
Apr 2024
We loved learning about the history of the area! Bacalar, the lagoon of 7 colors was absolutely amazing!!
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Ed_H
5
Apr 2024
Lorenzo had a lot of knowledge and was very personable. We really felt like his grasp of the Mayans was strong and gave us a good picture of what we saw and what was going on at the site. The lunch was local tacos and a beverage choice and then time on a lagoon at a private resort. We recommend...
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cstrauch17
5
Feb 2024
The ruins tour was very well done and very interesting!!
The private beach with lunch at the Bacalar Lagoon was beyond amazing! I could never have imagined such a beautiful place. We had a wonderful day! This was the best excursion on our 7 day cruise and it was not offered through our Royal...
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Things to know
Included
- Certified Guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch at Bacalar Lagoon & drinks (sodas and beer, margaritas are included)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Kayaks
- Guided tour at Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
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 Ruins
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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
- You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
Payment Methods
Accept all major debit and credit cards
Accept crypto currencies