Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. We will take you to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of a Mayan city that flourished around 300 AD.

   1.5 hAdmission included

2. The first glimpse you’ll have of this beautiful lagoon will as we get close to the coast from a hill. The first place to visit in the Bacalar Lagoon is “Cenote Esmeralda”, where you’ll be amazed by the different shades of blue and understand why the Bacalar Lagoon is frequently referred as the 7 colors lagoon. Our next stop is “Cenote Cocalitos”, home of stromatolites, that are known as living stones and are considered the oldest form of life in the planet. The third point to enjoy will be “Black Cenote” which is an open sky cenote and also the deepest point of the lagoon. It will be an amazing experience and a day full of fun and learning.

   2.5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 380 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great tour

  Great tour, well run. Guide Juan Corona was excellent. The ruins and cenotes were very nice to visit.

  Ken_CSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Bacalar is a must see!

  Caro was the best guide to the Mayan ruins and to Bacalar! The lagoon was amazing. It had the prettiest water I have ever seen! I did the combo tour to the ruins and lagoon. The ruins were interesting, but the lagoon is a must visit! I would do this excursion again (but only the lagoon portion) if I ever go back. I enjoyed the ruins, but once is enough. I could go back to Bacalar any day!

  Kimberly_JSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Go private on the Chaco Mayan tour and see Bacalar Lagoon

  Chac Chi did a wonderful job of providing myself and three other cruisers a wonderful excursion. They showed real flexibility in making adjustments along the way when things they couldn’t control interfered with the planned agenda. Their knowledge of the Mayan Culture and Temples was excellent and their willingness to go the extra mile in many small ways made the day memorable.

  Lance_RSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Our last minute cruise...

  Our last minute cruise excursion ended up being a private tour as we were the only two couples! Leo was AMAZING! So personable and friendly. He really welcomed us and made sure we had a great time!

  Alicia_PSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Costa Maya ruins and Lagoon.

  Juan and Miguel were both wonderful. Juan was our guide and was very knowledgeable about the ruins and history of the area. We had a private tour for 4. They got us there ahead of the crowds! The Boat ride and Lagoon was a marvelous way to wrap up the day. Highly recommend!!!

  Mildred_BAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Best way to see Chacchoben and Bacalar!

  We had an absolutely wonderful day visiting the Chacchoben Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon, and we cannot recommend this excursion highly enough! From the very beginning, this company was amazing with communication. A few days before our excursion, they contacted us through WhatsApp with very detailed instructions on exactly where and how to meet them. The port is very busy, so this was incredibly helpful. They even sent maps and photos so there was no confusion whatsoever. We felt completely safe and taken care of from the moment we arrived. This was not a cruise-line excursion—we booked through a third party—but we had absolutely no concerns about making it back to our cruise on time. We returned with plenty of time to spare. The excursion itself was fantastic. It was a very small group, which made the entire day feel relaxed and personal. We never felt rushed. We had plenty of time to explore the incredible Chacchoben ruins and, even more importantly, enough time to truly enjoy Bacalar Lagoon. The lagoon was simply stunning! Francisco was an excellent guide. He shared so much fascinating information about the history of the area, the ruins, and the places we were visiting. He was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and made sure we understood and appreciated what we were seeing. Our driver, Manuel, was also excellent and made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire day. If you're visiting this area and want to experience some of the very best it has to offer, I highly recommend this excursion. The communication, organization, small-group experience, history, beautiful scenery, and relaxed pace made it a truly memorable day. PS: Lunch and snacks were all very yummy!

  Ana_CAugust 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Costa Maya

• Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 74 day trips we list in Costa Maya.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3 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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