Maya Village Experience & Bacalar Lagoon from Costa Maya

Experience two sides of Costa Maya in one day — share traditions and a meal with a local Maya family, then continue to the blue waters of Bacalar Lagoon. Begin in Chacchoben village, where your hosts share traditions that remain part of everyday life. Try making your own tortilla, discover local ingredients and family recipes, and learn about customs passed down through generations. Gather around the table for a home-cooked Maya lunch, featuring traditional flavors and fresh local ingredients. It’s a chance to share food and conversation with your hosts. After lunch, change the pace at Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon. Swim in the clear freshwater, take out a kayak, float on a tube, or settle into a lounger with a cold drink while enjoying the changing shades of blue. From sharing a family table with the people who call Costa Maya home to an afternoon beside the blue waters of Bacalar, head back to port with stories, flavors, and moments that will stay with you long after your day ends

1. 1

   Chacchoben

   2.8 hours

   Your adventure begins with transportation from Costa Maya, departing 1 hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. After an approximately 50-minute drive, arrive at Chacchoben village and meet a local Maya family who will welcome you into their community. Spend approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes with your hosts, getting a closer look at traditions that are still part of everyday life. Learn how traditional tortillas are made and try making your own, discover local ingredients and family recipes, and share time with your hosts as they introduce you to their culture. And no family visit would be complete without food. Enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared especially for your visit, including traditional tamales and dishes made with fresh local ingredients and Maya spices. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a little habanero sauce! After lunch, continue approximately 25 minutes to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon for the second part of your day.

2. 2

   Lake Bacalar

   2.8 hours

   After your Mayan Experience, continue to the spectacular Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today famous for its crystal-clear freshwater and beautiful shades of blue and turquoise. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by the lagoon and enjoy it at your own pace. Take a refreshing swim, grab a kayak and explore the water, float on a tube, or settle into a lounger with your favorite drink while enjoying the breeze and views. After your time at Bacalar, sit back and relax on the approximately 1 hour and 10-minute return drive to Costa Maya Port, with your cruise schedule always kept in mind.

• 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.

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