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Experience two very different sides of Costa Maya in one shore excursion, combining local Mayan culture with the natural beauty of Bacalar Lagoon.
Visit Chacchoben Village and meet a local Mayan family with deep roots in the region. Learn about their traditions and daily life, discover how traditional tortillas are made, try making your own, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared with local ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations.
Then, continue to Bacalar Lagoon, the famous Seven Color Lagoon and once a haven for pirates. Swim in its refreshing freshwater, grab a kayak, or simply relax by the lagoon with a drink and enjoy the scenery.
Designed for cruise ship guests visiting Costa Maya, this shore excursion offers a great mix of local culture, traditional food, and relaxation in a single day.
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 one hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. Travel approximately 50 minutes from Costa Maya to Chacchoben Village, where you'll visit a local Mayan family and experience a side of the region that goes beyond its archaeological sites. Meet your hosts and learn about their traditions and daily life, including the ingredients and techniques used in traditional Maya cooking. Watch a tortilla-making demonstration and try making your own before sitting down with the family for an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients, traditional spices, and family recipes. After your visit and lunch, continue approximately 25 minutes to Bacalar Lagoon for the second part of your experience.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Lake Bacalar
Continue to Bacalar Lagoon, the famous Seven Color Lagoon, once a strategic route and haven for pirates, for a completely different side of your Costa Maya adventure. Enjoy approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes at the Lake Shore Club, with direct access to the lagoon. Swim in its clear freshwater, grab a complimentary kayak, or simply relax on a lounger and enjoy the views. Your visit includes use of the club facilities, loungers, kayaks and tubes, along with non-alcoholic beverages and two alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older. After your time at Bacalar, sit back and relax during the approximately 1 hour and 10-minute journey back to Costa Maya.
2 hours • 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
- Travel time is already included with the total tour duration
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
- Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests 21 and older.
- Life jackets are mandatory for all water activities and are provided.
- Children must be 10 years or older to paddle a single kayak alone. Children under 10 may kayak when accompanied by a supervising adult.
- Water activities may be restricted or temporarily suspended by local authorities due to wind, lightning, or other unsafe weather conditions.
- 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.
- Bring extra cash for personal expenses, as credit cards may not be accepted outside the port area.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- No Port, No Pay! If your cruise ship doesn’t call at the port, you’ll receive a 100% full refund guaranteed.
- Kayak weight limit: 220 lbs for a single kayak or 270 lbs combined 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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