Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience two very different sides of Costa Maya in one shore excursion, combining living Maya culture with the natural beauty of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon. Visit the village of Chacchoben and spend time with a local Maya family, discovering traditions that remain part of everyday life today. Learn about local ingredients and tortilla making, then share a traditional Maya meal prepared with fresh ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations. Continue to Bacalar Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today famous for its striking shades of blue and turquoise. Swim in the refreshing freshwater, relax by the lagoon, or simply enjoy the scenery and laid-back atmosphere. From sharing a meal with a Maya family to swimming in the Seven Color Lagoon, the day brings together the culture, flavors, and natural beauty that make this part of Mexico so special.
Inclusions
What's included
- Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+
- Enjoy authentic home-cooked Maya dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and traditional flavors. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.
- Kayaks, tubes, and life jackets
- Access to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon with loungers and facilities
- Round-trip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Beverages at Bacalar including Horchata, Hibiscus & Iced Tea
- Authentic Mayan Experience with a local family, including traditional tortilla making
- Certified tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
- Additional premium alcoholic beverages
Itinerary
Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise ship arrives in Costa Maya. Travel to the village of Chacchoben, where you’ll meet a local Maya family and experience traditions that remain part of everyday life today. Spend time with your hosts, learn about local ingredients, and enjoy a hands-on tortilla-making demonstration where you can even try making your own. Then sit down for a traditional Maya lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients and family recipes. Try classic dishes and tamales, with habanero sauces available for those who want to add a little extra Yucatán flavor. After your visit, continue to Bacalar for the second part of your experience.
Continue to the beautiful Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon, famous for its striking shades of blue and turquoise. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes at the lagoon, with time to swim in the clear freshwater, relax on a lounger by the water, or enjoy the included facilities and beverages. Kayaks are also available, weather and operating conditions permitting. After your time at Bacalar, enjoy a smooth ride back to Costa Maya Port.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.6
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Ratings come from 7 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 120 travellers
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions
- 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.
- Maximize your afternoon in Costa Maya: Cruise guests arriving to port after 12 PM make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Ancient Mayan City of Chacchoben Tour
- Please provide your full cruise ship name and scheduled docking time when booking.
How it compares in Costa Maya
- Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 74 day trips we list in Costa Maya.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 74.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Costa Maya
Costa Maya is the southern Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatán, a quiet shoreline of white beaches and mangroves beside the reef, with Maya ruins inland.
Costa Maya is the name given to the southern stretch of Quintana Roo's Caribbean coast, south of the Riviera Maya and close to the border with Belize. Its shore is a quiet strip of white sand, palms and mangrove, backed by low forest, and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef runs just offshore. Mahahual, a small seaside village with a long boardwalk, is the main settlement and has a dock for cruise ships. Xcalak, a fishing village at the southern tip, sits beside a protected reef park.
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