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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon with Certified Guide 20% OFF

Location Costa Maya, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$209.60
$262.00
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Overview

The One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of ancient Mayan culture. This adventure combines exploration of a lesser-known archaeological site with relaxation in the stunning Bacalar lagoon.

  • 🌿 Visit the Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben, one of the least explored archaeological sites in the Mayan culture, dating back to 200 BC.
  • 🏊‍♂️ Relax and swim in the refreshing waters of Bacalar lagoon, known for its breathtaking seven colors, or enjoy a kayak ride.
  • 🍽️ Savor delicious fajitas paired with your favorite drink while taking in the stunning scenery at the lagoon's edge.
  • 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle for your journey to and from the sites.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
  • 🛶 Kayaks are included for a fun and refreshing way to explore the lagoon.
  • 💰 Gratuities and additional costs such as the $5.00 USD copyright fee for camera use at Chacchoben are clearly noted.
  • 👶 Specialized infant seats are available for younger travelers, ensuring comfort for families.
  • ⏰ The tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives, conveniently from Plaza Las Fuentes, just steps from Costa Maya Port.
  • 📞 A full refund is guaranteed if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya, ensuring a worry-free experience.

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon with Certified Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  • Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
  • Kayaks, tubes & life vests
  • Lunch by the lagoon — Mexican tacos with chips & salsa
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Refreshing drinks — iced tea, hibiscus tea & traditional horchata
  • Lagoon amenities — loungers, umbrellas, WiFi & facilities
  • Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
  • Bottled water
  • Access to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon
  • Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+ — beer or select tropical cocktails
  • Gratuities
  • Premium alcoholic beverages & additional cocktails
  • Souvenirs
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.

Meeting point
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet us at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Please allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from your cruise ship to the meeting point. Detailed directions and a map will be provided with your confirmation.
Return details
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet us at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Please allow approximately 15 minutes to walk from your cruise ship to the meeting point. Detailed directions and a map will be provided with your confirmation.

  • Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
    Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Enjoy the 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, one of the Maya region’s lesser-explored archaeological sites, dating back to around 200 BC. Follow your certified guide through ancient plazas and ceremonial grounds as impressive monuments rise among the tropical jungle. Discover the history, beliefs and secrets of this ancient city while you walk the same paths once traveled by Maya priests, nobles and rulers. Discover the Gran Basamento and Temple One as your guide brings Chacchoben to life through its architecture, traditions and legends. Along the way, discover native flora and keep an eye out for tropical birds and spider monkeys in their natural habitat. From the ancient Maya world, continue on a scenic 25-minute drive to Bacalar’s spectacular Seven Color Lagoon, where a refreshing afternoon by the water awaits.
  • Lake Bacalar
    Continue to Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon, a former haven for pirates where striking shades of turquoise and blue stretch across one of Mexico’s most spectacular freshwater lagoons. Make yourself at home by the water. Swim in the refreshing lagoon, explore by kayak, float in a tube or settle into a lounger and simply enjoy the breeze and incredible views. When you’re ready, enjoy a lakeside Mexican lunch with chips and salsa while overlooking the lagoon. Cool off with iced tea, hibiscus tea or traditional horchata, and guests 21+ can choose two alcoholic drinks, including beer, Tequila Sunrise, Blue Lagoon, Purple Rain or Sangria. During your time at the lagoon, paddle, swim, float, sip a tropical drink or simply relax by the water — the choice is yours. After a morning exploring the ancient Maya world of Chacchoben and an afternoon enjoying the turquoise waters of Bacalar, relax on the one-hour journey back to Costa Maya — two completely different experiences in one incredible day.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Temple Access: For preservation purposes, climbing the temples is not permitted.
  • Children: The historical portion of the tour is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older. Younger children are welcome.
  • Water Activities: Life vests are mandatory for water activities and are provided. Civil Protection may restrict kayaking or other water activities due to wind, lightning or unsafe weather conditions.
  • Lagoon Conditions: Water clarity, color and other natural conditions at Bacalar may vary depending on weather and environmental conditions.
  • Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests ages 21 and older. The tour includes two select alcoholic drinks; premium and additional alcoholic beverages are available at an extra cost.
  • Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please provide dietary requirements in advance.
  • Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
  • What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat and biodegradable sunscreen. We recommend carrying some cash for souvenirs and personal expenses.
  • Cameras: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and GoPros and is paid directly at Chacchoben. Tripods and drones are prohibited inside the archaeological zone.
  • Wildlife: Wildlife sightings, including spider monkeys and tropical birds, cannot be guaranteed.
  • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
  • Single kayaks have a maximum weight of 220 lbs; double kayaks have a maximum combined weight of 270 lbs. Children under 10 may kayak when accompanied by a supervising adult and cannot paddle a single kayak alone.
  • Guests should be comfortable walking along outdoor trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain at Chacchoben.
  • Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable/collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Please note that the lagoon portion is not wheelchair accessible due to its natural access points.
  • For safety reasons, kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests. Guests may still enjoy the other lagoon activities.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon with Certified Guide 20% OFF

    Location Costa Maya, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $209.60
    $262.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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