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One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide
4.7
254 Ratings
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Embark on a thrilling one-day tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon. Explore ancient ruins, lush jungles, and relax in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon. Perfect for first-time visitors to Costa Maya.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Visit one of the least explored archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture in the heart of the jungle.
Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to offer you. - Lake Bacalar - Visit the Bacalar lagoon a famous old haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon.
Take a short break eating some delicious fajitas with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon or just enjoy the breeze and incredible landscape.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Guided Tour at Chacchoben Mayan City
- Kayaks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
- The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan City.
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience two of our most loved destinations in a single day. Upon your cruise ship docking at Costa Maya Port, embark on a journey through time, from the age of the Mayans to the era of the pirates. Start your exploration at one of the less visited archaeological sites in the Mayan Zone, dating back to 200 BC. Let the breathtaking monuments, exotic plants and wildlife of the jungle astound you.
Post your jungle adventure and a visit to the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we will proceed to the Bacalar lagoon, a renowned refuge for pirates, where you are free to unwind, swim or paddle a kayak in the cool waters of the seven-color lagoon.
Pause for a while to savor some savory fajitas with a beverage of your choice by the lagoon, or simply take pleasure in the breeze and the spectacular scenery.
We endorse this tour for those visiting Costa Maya for the first time.
- 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
- You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
- 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
4.7
(254 Ratings)
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Mackenzie_p
Jun 1, 2024
Excellent Combo! - We had a great time on this excursion! They were flexible with our ship's shorter time in port and made sure to get us back on time. They gave very clear directions for how to get to the check-in point despite it being a challenging route (15 minute walk through the large port). The Mayan Ruins were very interesting and were still being excavated. Our tour guide was a Mayan decendent and had specific knowledge of the ruins. The lagoon was so beautiful and felt like a hidden oasis. The staff were very kind and provided cold water along the way on a hot day!
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Manuel_a
May 24, 2024
Excellent excursion,... - Excellent excursion, great staff, great lunch.
On time, wonderful experience and will recommend to everyone.
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Hosanna_l
May 24, 2024
Very professional! Loved... - Very professional! Loved the tour, food & swimming in the lagoon! Maggie, our tour guide did an amazing job! Along with Abner and David!
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Angela_m
May 21, 2024
Ruins and a Beautiful Lagoon - It is quite a trek from the port to the ruins and then from the ruins to the lagoon, so be prepared with comfortable shoes, a hat, and portable fan. Our tour guide, Eric, and his team were great. They made sure we were able to see the ruins and still have plenty of time to eat and spend some time at the lagoon.
The heat and humidity walking to the tour booth from the pier and then walking around the ruins was gross, but at the lagoon, the breeze off the water made it absolutely perfect. Make sure you bring water shoes to get in the water. The bottom is large, slippery rocks and can be difficult to navigate barefoot.
Eric and his team made sure we made it back to the pier with time to spare. Aside from the heat and humidity, it was a great experience.
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Ryan_m
May 13, 2024
Wonderful experience - The experience, once we were able to get out of the maze of a port, was great!
The guide was knowledgeable and provided everyone with much needed water. The food was fabulous! The private lagoon was gorgeous.
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Y3263zmmariav
May 5, 2024
Incredibly exciting! - We booked this tour with a bit of nervousness, but it turned out to be the best day of our cruise. The Mayan ruins in Chacchoben left us breathless, and then spending the rest of the day on the Mayan experience making our own tortillas and learning about Mayan culture was the perfect touch. Thank you Next Experience Travel for this unique experience! We'll be back soon!
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Megan_t
May 5, 2024
This tour had fewer... - This tour had fewer people than other tour groups in the area. The lunch was delicious, and we loved all the sauces that we tried for our fajitas. The beach was lovely, with many seating options, and the tour guide and driver were friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all of our questions. We had a lot of fun and plenty of time at each stop on the tour.
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Breanna_a
May 4, 2024
Fun time! - For history and beach buffs! The ruins were amazing and being able to see them in person and knowing some of the history behind them brought them to life. Group was small and we LOVED that. Guides were extremely knowledgeable and very friendly! The traditional meal provided was very very good! The Bacalar Lagoon was so beautiful!
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Mary_v
May 29, 2024
Worst experience - I tried canceling it a day before but refused to get refund. They told me to wait for response but still no help.
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Kylemd358vd
May 15, 2024
Don't book! - I am still waiting for my refund for the tour that we did not get. Arrived for our planned Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon tour to be told there wasn't time to do both. No choice on what we could do, or to even refund the whole thing. They ended up taking us just to the ruins, not what we would have chosen. The tour guide was painfully overtalkative. There was no lunch, only 5 min to buy something from the small gift shop. We were supposed to have lunch, margaritas and beer included. Nothing! Told us that our refund was in progress already, but it has been 2.5 weeks and nothing. I had this planned for a long time, as it was my husbands birthday that day, thanks for ruining it. Super disappointed! I want my money.
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