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Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

By Shore Excursions
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,284 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience two very different sides of Costa Maya in one shore excursion, combining living Maya culture with the natural beauty of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.

Visit the village of Chacchoben and spend time with a local Maya family, discovering traditions that remain part of everyday life today. Learn about local ingredients and tortilla making, then share a traditional Maya meal prepared with fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations.

Continue to Bacalar Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today famous for its striking shades of blue and turquoise. Swim in the refreshing freshwater, relax by the lagoon, or simply enjoy the scenery and laid-back atmosphere.

From sharing a meal with a Maya family to swimming in the Seven Color Lagoon, the day brings together the culture, flavors, and natural beauty that make this part of Mexico so special.

Activity location

  • Chacchoben
    • Chacchoben, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
    • 1180 Avenida Paseo del Puerto
    • 77976, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A visit to Chacchoben Mayan Village to interact with a Mayan family.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enjoy authentic Mayan dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients — mostly vegetables, with poultry or meat options available. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A visit to the Bacalar Seven Color lagoon for swimming and kayaking
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tortilla cooking demonstration and class.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Souvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Use of life vests are mandatory
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Children must kayak with a legal adult

Know before you book

  • 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.
  • Maximize your afternoon in Costa Maya: Cruise guests arriving to port after 12 PM make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
  • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
  • Sail Smoothly: Provide your cruise ship's name, cruise line, and port time to ensure a perfectly planned tour.
  • Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak

Activity itinerary

Chacchoben

  • 1h 20m
Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise ship arrives in Costa Maya. Travel to the village of Chacchoben, where you’ll meet a local Maya family and experience traditions that remain part of everyday life today. Spend time with your hosts, learn about local ingredients, and enjoy a hands-on tortilla-making demonstration where you can even try making your own. Then sit down for a traditional Maya lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients and family recipes. Try classic dishes and tamales, with habanero sauces available for those who want to add a little extra Yucatán flavor. After your visit, continue to Bacalar for the second part of your experience.

Bacalar

  • 2h
Continue to the beautiful Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon, famous for its striking shades of blue and turquoise. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes at the lagoon, with time to swim in the clear freshwater, relax on a lounger by the water, or enjoy the included facilities and beverages. Kayaks are also available, weather and operating conditions permitting. After your time at Bacalar, enjoy a smooth ride back to Costa Maya Port.

Location

Activity location

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    Chacchoben
    • Chacchoben, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
    • 1180 Avenida Paseo del Puerto
    • 77976, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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