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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Combo Tour from Costa Maya
4.5
62 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
Explore the best of Costa Maya in one unforgettable cruise excursion!
Step off your cruise ship and embark on a journey through time, from the ancient Mayans to notorious pirates. Discover an off-the-beaten-path archaeological site dating back to 200 BC, hidden deep in the jungle. Be awed by the remarkable monuments, lush flora, and diverse wildlife that the jungle has to offer.
After your jungle adventure and exploring the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we’ll take you to the famous Bacalar Lagoon, once a pirate’s paradise. Here, you can unwind, swim, or enjoy a relaxing kayak ride in the crystal-clear waters of the stunning seven-color lagoon.
Take a break and savor delicious fajitas and your favorite beverage by the lagoon’s edge while soaking in the breathtaking scenery and cool breeze.
This tour is a must for first-time visitors to Costa Maya, offering the perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure.
- 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
4.5
(62 Ratings)
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Katrina_m
Jun 29, 2024
Don’t forget the bug spray - Very knowledgeable guide. The driver and guide made sure we were taken care of and got us back to the pier in plenty of time.
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Vargas_h
Jun 14, 2024
Fun Cultural Adventure! - Our host guides were amazing and knowledgeable from the beginning to the end of our adventure! They kept track of the time and got us back with plenty of time to get aboard our ship!
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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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Corrine_g
Jun 21, 2024
Ancient Mayan History Appreciation 101 - We were pleased with the guides that led our excursion. The path to find the kiosk out the back of the port exit, not so much. It was a little hard to find but we were greeted, given our wristbands and boarded a 13 passenger van.
It was neat that our site guide was Mayan by heritage and was very well educated. Our other guide that was more logistical was very polite and both were very easy to understand. Lunch and drinks provided were good. Lagoon was lovely even though we had overcast weather it was nice to get refreshed in the not too cold not too warm water. Hubby took the kayak for a spin but I was not confident of my kayak skills so I stayed at the dock.
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Kyle_w
Jun 9, 2024
Skip the Mayan ruins and go swim in the lagoon. - Mayan ruins were cool to see but it was very crowded and very hot.
The lagoon was great, drinks and staff were very good. Overall good excursion.
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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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