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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Bacalar Lagoon and Mayan Experience
(11) Reviews
Mahahual
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
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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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 guest...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Kayaks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Natural fruit flavored water, juices & sodas
Enjoy authentic Mayan dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients — mostly vegetables, with poultry or meat options available. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
Bottled water
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Use of life vests are mandatory
Children must kayak with an accompanying adult
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Itinerary
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Chacchoben
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 and 20 minutes
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Lake 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.
Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Bacalar Lagoon and Mayan Experience
(11) Reviews
Mahahual
About
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 guest...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Kayaks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Natural fruit flavored water, juices & sodas
Enjoy authentic Mayan dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients — mostly vegetables, with poultry or meat options available. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
Bottled water
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Use of life vests are mandatory
Children must kayak with an accompanying adult
Meeting Points
Departure
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.