Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Tour

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Three sides of Costa Maya in one adventure. Step into the ancient Maya world at Chacchoben, experience a glimpse of local life as you travel through Pedro Santos’ Pineapple Village, then take to the turquoise waters of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.

Explore Chacchoben with your professional guide, walking among ancient temples and ceremonial grounds surrounded by tropical jungle while discovering the history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilization.

Then experience Bacalar from the water aboard a comfortable pontoon boat. Cruise across its brilliant shades of blue with an open bar, discover the legendary Pirate Channel, and jump into the lagoon for a refreshing swim.

Complete the experience with a traditional Mexican meal at a local restaurant, discovering regional flavors and spices after your time on the water.

Ancient temples, a living Maya community and a lagoon once traveled by pirates — all woven into one day in Costa Maya.

What's included

Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon pontoon boat tour
Fresh fruit & snacks
Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
Life vests
Traditional Mexican lunch at a local restaurant
Certified Tour Guide
Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
Open bar — beer, tequila, soft drinks & water

Gratuities
$5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.

What to expect

Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
2h · Admission ticket included

Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide and enjoy the approximately 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, an ancient Maya city surrounded by tropical jungle.

Follow your professional guide through ancient plazas, ceremonial grounds and impressive temples while discovering the history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilization. Walk the same paths once traveled by the ancient Maya as your guide brings the stories and secrets of Chacchoben to life.

Along the way, learn about the jungle’s native flora and keep an eye out for tropical birds and spider monkeys in their natural habitat before continuing toward Bacalar.
Pedro Antonio Santos
30m

On your way to Bacalar, travel through Pedro Santos, a lively Maya community affectionately known as Pineapple Village, famous for the exceptionally sweet honey pineapples grown in the area.

Enjoy a glimpse of everyday local life as you pass through the village and, when timing allows, make a brief stop to discover fresh seasonal fruit, including the region’s famous honey pineapples, before continuing toward Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.
Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Continue to Bacalar’s spectacular Seven Color Lagoon, where brilliant shades of turquoise and blue welcome you to one of Mexico’s most beautiful freshwater lagoons.

Board a comfortable pontoon boat and cruise across the lagoon, discovering its changing shades of blue as your guide shares the stories and history of Bacalar. Enjoy an open bar with beer, tequila, soft drinks and water as you take in the views along the way.

Visit the famous Pirate Channel, once navigated by pirates traveling through the region, and stop for a refreshing swim in the lagoon’s clear freshwater.

Back on shore, enjoy a traditional Mexican meal at a local restaurant, prepared with regional ingredients and spices. Discover local flavors and sauces while relaxing after your time on the water.

After a day of ancient Maya history, Pineapple Village and the turquoise waters of Bacalar, sit back and enjoy the scenic journey of just over an hour back to Costa Maya, with plenty of time to return to your cruise.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please provide your ship name and arrival time when booking. Meet at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, about a 15-minute walk outside the port complex. Your guide will hold a sign with your name. The tour departs one hour after ship arrival, so please allow enough time to reach the meeting point.

End point

Please provide your ship name and arrival time when booking. Meet at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, about a 15-minute walk outside the port complex. Your guide will hold a sign with your name. The tour departs one hour after ship arrival, so please allow enough time to reach the meeting point.

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
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, just outside the port area.
Meeting Point: Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is approximately 15 minutes.
Cruise Ship Information: Cruise ship guests must provide the full name of their cruise ship when booking. This information is required to coordinate your tour with the ship’s arrival and departure schedule.
Cruise Schedule: Your cruise ship must remain in Costa Maya Port for at least 7 hours to participate in this tour.
No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at Costa Maya Port, you will receive a full refund.
Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 18 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation throughout the tour.
Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Pineapple Village: Fresh seasonal fruit and the brief stop in Pedro Santos are subject to availability and tour timing.
What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat and sunscreen. We also recommend bringing some cash for personal expenses.
Cameras & Tripods: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and is paid directly at Chacchoben. Tripods are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
Water Activities: Guests who wish to swim should be comfortable entering and exiting the water from the pontoon boat. Life vests are provided.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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