Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

4.6
(7 reviews) Costa Maya, Mexico

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, take part of our adventure to experience Yucatan local culture.

Travel through history and interact with Mayan descendants at the village of Chacchoben. Witness the daily life of the Mayan, interact with your hosts and a local family that will make this experience unforgettable.

You will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been inherited from generation to generation with local products that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor of this exquisite food.

To complete this experience, we will visit at the Seven Color Lagoon or Bacalar. A famous old haven for pirates where now you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven color lagoon.

Bacalar is the second largest lagoon in Mexico and offers magnificent shades of blue on sunny days.

This tour is a perfect mix of history, culture and relaxation. Don't miss this unforgettable experience.

What's Included

You will try authentic Mayan dishes cooked with local ingredients mainly vegetables and may include poultry or meat. If you have any specific food requirements please let us know ahead.
A visit to the Bacalar Seven Color lagoon for swimming and kayaking
Visit to a Chacchoben Mayan Village local family home.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Margaritas, pina colada, tequila & beer are included
Tortilla cooking demonstration and class.
Certified guide
Gratuities
Souvenirs
Use of life vests are mandatory
Children must kayak with an accompanying adult

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Bacalar

    We will visit the spectacular Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon, Mexico’s largest body of fresh water. You can choose to swim in the refreshing waters of the crystal clear lagoon, kayak or just to relax and enjoy while sipping a margarita, piña colada or your favorite drink.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chacchoben

    Witness Costa Maya’s ancient Mayan culture first hand and enjoy a delicious authentic lunch cooked with fresh ingredients and local spices. Observe a tortilla making demonstration, learn the secrets to a perfect tortilla then try making your own while you witness daily life of a local Maya family unfold right before your eyes. No visit to a Mayan family is complete without a meal and following the tradition, your hosts will share some of the most traditional tamales and dishes cooked the traditional way and seasoned with exotic spices from the Yucatan Peninsula. Participants can opt for a delicious non-spicy lunch but there are also options for the brave ones who prefer a mild or spicy-hot habanero sauce.

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free

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.
Supplied by Costa Maya Shore Excursions

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Day Trips
Extreme Sports
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 Based on 7 7 reviews
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