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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Combo Tour from Costa Maya
4.5
57 Ratings
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Embark on a journey through time and explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben before relaxing at the stunning Bacalar Lagoon. Unforgettable adventures await in Costa Maya!
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Embark on a fascinating journey in Costa Maya, Mexico! Explore a hidden gem, an ancient Mayan site from 200 BC. Discover remarkable monuments, lush rainforest flora, and exotic wildlife.
Join our guided tour, immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery, listen to the sounds of nature, and ascend ancient temples for awe-inspiring jungle vistas. Don’t miss this extraordinary adventure!
- Lake Bacalar - Continue your adventure at Bacalar Lagoon, once a pirate hideout, now a serene paradise. Relax, swim, or kayak in its crystal-clear, seven-color waters.
Pause for a delightful meal of fajitas and your preferred beverage by the lagoon’s shore, or simply savor the cool breeze and stunning scenery.
What's Included
- Certified Guided tour at Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Kayaks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan Ruins
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at site.
Additional Information
This excursion is the perfect fusion of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and adventurous activities. Upon your cruise ship’s arrival at the Costa Maya Port, immerse yourself in a historical journey that spans from the Mayan civilization to the era of the pirates. Embark on an expedition to one of the least visited Mayan archaeological sites dating back to 200 BC. Be captivated by impressive monuments and the delightful sights and sounds of the jungle flora and fauna.
Post the jungle exploration and visit to the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we’ll head to the Bacalar lagoon, a renowned hideout for pirates. Here, you can unwind, go for a swim, or partake in a refreshing kayak ride in the mesmerising seven-colour lagoon.
Pause for a meal by the lagoon and indulge in delectable fajitas paired with a beverage of your choice or simply enjoy the cool breeze amid the stunning surroundings.
First-time visitors to Costa Maya are highly recommended to partake in this tour.
- 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 after 12PM 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
- You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
- 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
Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Amie_w
May 25, 2024
Nice Excursion - Smaller than many of the ruins we’ve been to but Chacchoben was nice. Beautiful waters at Bacalar. Good food. Guide great.
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Danielle_o
May 5, 2024
Amazing Guides and Sights - Amazing guides!!!! So happy we booked with a local company and not the ship. Our guide was fantastic and kept us on time - the sights were beautiful and a favorite for us on our cruise. Highly recommend this tour as a combo for both a cultural sight and relaxing at the beautiful resort,
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Laura_e
Apr 5, 2024
Great Excursion - Our guide suggested less time at the ruins and more time at the lagoon due to the heat which was much appreciated! The ruins are worth seeing (bigger structures than Talum). My 13 year old wasn’t impressed but that’s a teenager for you. The tacos at lunch were delicious! Even the teenagers like them. It was all you could eat. The lagoon is gorgeous and was very refreshing after the ruins. We thought there was paddle boarding as well as kayaking but it’s just kayaking which was ok. The current where you launch was kind of strong and a paddle board would be tricky. It’s very rocky so you may want to consider water shoes. We just went off the ladder, swam out and kept our feet up. They weren’t small pebble type rocks, more like small under water boulders.
Getting out of the port is an absolute cluster!!! Once you make it out, go left and walk towards pyramid and the kiosk is on the right. I was very confused but I’m also directionally challenged. The guides dropped us off right by the road to the port with plenty of time to make it back to our ship. I was worried about getting left but our guide was very attentive to the return time.
If you’re looking for something adventurous this isn’t your excursion. If you want to see historic ruins and relax by beautiful water, this is a good one!
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Jennifer_g
Apr 3, 2024
A perfect Day from start... - A perfect Day from start to finish!!! The tour guide was knowledgeable and we felt safe and cared for. We had about 30 mins at the lagoon and we had a nice meal there. Wish it was a lil longer to have time for kayaking but overall this was a great excursion!
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Debbie_b
Mar 23, 2024
Fabulous Day! Not to be Missed. - The ruins were just amazing and not over run with tourists, which was quite a pleasant surprise. Our tour guide Ivan was extremely knowledgeable on Mayan history and was patient in answering all our questions. Despite the heat, it was an amazing experience. The Bacalar lagoon was magical! And such a welcome swim after a very hot morning at the ruins. The tacos were delicious too. It was a perfect day and this tour should not be missed! It’s one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Margie and driver Edgar were just fabulous and made the trip extra fun. Thank you Viatour!
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Lauren_l
Mar 16, 2024
Fun and educational! - We learned a lot about the Chacchoben ruins and the Mayan people from our knowledgeable guide Erick. He and Alan took good care of us at the ruins, providing water and making no one was separated from the group. We then went to the beautiful Bacalar lagoon for a delicious meal and a refreshing swim. Kayaks were available for use as well. We had a great day!
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Natalia_a
Mar 13, 2024
Great time at Costa Maya! - It was a great tour and our team who accompanied us (driver Avel, guide Eric, and Specialist on Mayan culture Evan) were very attentive. We liked very much the lecture about Mayan ruins by Evan. Eric was helping to everyone, he also gave us lots of information on the Costa Maya, and general questions as well. We were very pleased to go on a beach and spend time there. We very recommend this excursion.
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54frederickt
Feb 20, 2024
Amazing history and tropical water - The ruins were amazing and our tour guide Rosie was terrific in giving us all of the history behind all of the things on the tour and some not on the tour. We ended the tour with lunch in the lagoon where I kayaked in beautiful, calm, tropical waters. I highly recommend this trip. Just be mindful that it’s a one mile walk to the van and back to the ship. Thanks Rosie!
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Kassandra_m
Apr 5, 2024
Worth the cost, was a good time - Lorenzo was great & got us back to our ship on time.
We ended up waiting almost an hour for a late couple, which was a bit unfortunate as we didn’t have any free time at the end of the excursion.
The Lagoon was beautiful, drinks and lunch served after an hour swim. Chicken & pork were great!
Ruins were really neat, some walking through the “jungle” which took about 15-20mins. I have a bad knee and opted out of the last bit where you climbed about 15-20 big steps.
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Twilla_l
Jun 4, 2024
Too many issues to really enjoy. - I enjoyed the ATV adventure but it was unorganized. We paid to get pictures. One representative said he would bring our pictures to the lagoon so we didn't have to wait. He gave us a USB that had nothing on it. Too late, I contacted them, no response yet. There was a lady with a monkey that didn't tell us that we had to pay 10$, I wouldn't have taken the picture if I knew it was that much. One lady kept telling us to put a tip in her hand directly. We had already tipped. The ruin was just ok. I was just too hot to really enjoy it. The lagoon was great. I preferred it. The bar there was full of flies. The drinks had barely any alcohol in them. I watched the bartender just pour the smallest amount in it. I went with three other people. I don't think I would do it again.
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