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Experience two sides of Costa Maya in one day — share traditions and a meal with a local Maya family, then continue to the blue waters of Bacalar Lagoon.
Begin in Chacchoben village, where your hosts share traditions that remain part of everyday life. Try making your own tortilla, discover local ingredients and family recipes, and learn about customs passed down through generations.
Gather around the table for a home-cooked Maya lunch, featuring traditional flavors and fresh local ingredients. It’s a chance to share food and conversation with your hosts.
After lunch, change the pace at Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon. Swim in the clear freshwater, take out a kayak, float on a tube, or settle into a lounger with a cold drink while enjoying the changing shades of blue.
From sharing a family table with the people who call Costa Maya home to an afternoon beside the blue waters of Bacalar, head back to port with stories, flavors, and moments that will stay with you long after your day ends
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.
Itinerary
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1Chacchoben
Your adventure begins with transportation from Costa Maya, departing 1 hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. After an approximately 50-minute drive, arrive at Chacchoben village and meet a local Maya family who will welcome you into their community. Spend approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes with your hosts, getting a closer look at traditions that are still part of everyday life. Learn how traditional tortillas are made and try making your own, discover local ingredients and family recipes, and share time with your hosts as they introduce you to their culture. And no family visit would be complete without food. Enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared especially for your visit, including traditional tamales and dishes made with fresh local ingredients and Maya spices. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a little habanero sauce! After lunch, continue approximately 25 minutes to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon for the second part of your day.
2 hours 45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Lake Bacalar
After your Mayan Experience, continue to the spectacular Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today famous for its crystal-clear freshwater and beautiful shades of blue and turquoise. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by the lagoon and enjoy it at your own pace. Take a refreshing swim, grab a kayak and explore the water, float on a tube, or settle into a lounger with your favorite drink while enjoying the breeze and views. After your time at Bacalar, sit back and relax on the approximately 1 hour and 10-minute return drive to Costa Maya Port, with your cruise schedule always kept in mind.
2 hours 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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.
Additional info
- 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.
- 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
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- Use of life vests are mandatory
- Children must kayak with an accompanying adult
- Bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat, and biodegradable sunscreen.
- The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Guests 21 and older receive two alcoholic drinks. Additional premium beverages are available for purchase.
- Water activities may be restricted by local authorities due to wind, lightning, or other unsafe weather conditions.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
- Kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests.
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. The Bacalar Lagoon portion is not wheelchair accessible due to the natural terrain and water access points.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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