Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Tour

Three sides of Costa Maya in one adventure. Step into the ancient Maya world at Chacchoben, experience a glimpse of local life as you travel through Pedro Santos’ Pineapple Village, then take to the turquoise waters of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon. Explore Chacchoben with your professional guide, walking among ancient temples and ceremonial grounds surrounded by tropical jungle while discovering the history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilization. Then experience Bacalar from the water aboard a comfortable pontoon boat. Cruise across its brilliant shades of blue with an open bar, discover the legendary Pirate Channel, and jump into the lagoon for a refreshing swim. Complete the experience with a traditional Mexican meal at a local restaurant, discovering regional flavors and spices after your time on the water. Ancient temples, a living Maya community and a lagoon once traveled by pirates — all woven into one day in Costa Maya.

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   Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben

   2 hours

   Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide and enjoy the approximately 50-minute drive to Chacchoben, an ancient Maya city surrounded by tropical jungle. Follow your professional guide through ancient plazas, ceremonial grounds and impressive temples while discovering the history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilization. Walk the same paths once traveled by the ancient Maya as your guide brings the stories and secrets of Chacchoben to life. Along the way, learn about the jungle’s native flora and keep an eye out for tropical birds and spider monkeys in their natural habitat before continuing toward Bacalar.

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   Pedro Antonio Santos

   30 min

   On your way to Bacalar, travel through Pedro Santos, a lively Maya community affectionately known as Pineapple Village, famous for the exceptionally sweet honey pineapples grown in the area. Enjoy a glimpse of everyday local life as you pass through the village and, when timing allows, make a brief stop to discover fresh seasonal fruit, including the region’s famous honey pineapples, before continuing toward Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.

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   Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

   2.5 hours

   Continue to Bacalar’s spectacular Seven Color Lagoon, where brilliant shades of turquoise and blue welcome you to one of Mexico’s most beautiful freshwater lagoons. Board a comfortable pontoon boat and cruise across the lagoon, discovering its changing shades of blue as your guide shares the stories and history of Bacalar. Enjoy an open bar with beer, tequila, soft drinks and water as you take in the views along the way. Visit the famous Pirate Channel, once navigated by pirates traveling through the region, and stop for a refreshing swim in the lagoon’s clear freshwater. Back on shore, enjoy a traditional Mexican meal at a local restaurant, prepared with regional ingredients and spices. Discover local flavors and sauces while relaxing after your time on the water. After a day of ancient Maya history, Pineapple Village and the turquoise waters of Bacalar, sit back and enjoy the scenic journey of just over an hour back to Costa Maya, with plenty of time to return to your cruise.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, just outside the port area.
• Meeting Point: Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is approximately 15 minutes.

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