Ichkabal Ruins, Lagoon & Los Rapidos by Locals — Bacalar in 1 Day

5.0 (6 reviews) Bacalar, Mexico
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Duration4h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Some places don't ask for your attention. They take it.

Ichkabal is one of them — one of Mexico's most recently uncovered Maya cities, still untouched by crowds.

Structure 4 rises taller than the pyramids of Chichén Itzá. You'll stand on top and understand why the Maya chose this place.

A professional local guide walks with you — not a leaflet. Real history, at your own pace, with answers to everything you ask.

Cruise the Seven Colors Lagoon by pontoon and float through Los Rápidos' crystal-clear channels.

Choose your day: ruins only, ruins + rapids, or the full experience with a pontoon cruise across the lagoon. Small group, door-to-door pickup, all tickets included. No rush.

Bacalar, the way it was meant to be.

Options

Option 2 Ruins & Rapidos

Ruins & Los Rapidos: Experience the famous ruins of Ichkabal & get relax at Los Rapidos
Pickup included

Option 1 Only Ruins

Only Ichkabal Ruins: Climb the tallest Mayan pyramid in the region — taller than Chichen Itza — hidden deep in Bacalar's lush jungle.
Pickup included

Option 3 Ruins, Rapidos & Boat

Ichkabal + Boat + Los Rapidos: Ruins, lagoon & rapids in one perfect day. Door-to-door service, all entry tickets included. Bacalar at its absolute best.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional bilingual guide at the Ichkabal Maya ruins
  • Local captain-guide on the lagoon (option 3)
  • Door-to-door hotel & B&B pickup, wait time at every stop & return
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Shared pontoon cruise on the Seven Colors Lagoon (option 3)
  • All entry fees included
  • Fresh tropical fruit served on board (option 3)
  • Fully stocked cooler with soft drinks and water
  • Los Rápidos natural channel — swim & float (options 2 & 3)
  • Meals at Los Rápidos (restaurants available on-site at own expense)
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional for driver and guide

What to expect

  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will walk through the ancient plazas of one of Mexico's most recently excavated Maya cities, guided by a professional local guide who brings the history to life. The highlight: climbing a massive pyramid that rises higher than those of Chichén Itzá, with panoramic views of uninterrupted jungle stretching to the horizon.
  2. Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will cruise across the famous Seven Colors Lagoon aboard a comfortable shared pontoon, taking in the shifting shades of turquoise that give Bacalar its name. The boat stops in open water for swimming, and fresh tropical fruit is served on board while you enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace.
  3. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will enter a natural canal where a gentle underground current flows through crystal-clear water. Here they can swim and float carried by the current, surrounded by mangroves and jungle on both sides — one of Bacalar's most unique and memorable experiences.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The driver will arrive outside your hotel or Airbnb, please remember the pick up in Xulha, huay pix and sorounding areas of bacalar the pick up starts 1 hour before de departure time.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In these zones, it is permitted to take a taxi if needed, except at the Ichkabal ruins.
  • The visit to Los Rapidos is to see the canal and enjoy it, the restaurant and other facilities have usage surcharges that are not included in this ticket.

Cancellation policy

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

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