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Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya 2
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By Costa Maya Shore Excursions

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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,384 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • As your cruise arrives in Costa Maya, a day of local culture, traditional flavours, and the turquoise waters of Bacalar awaits beyond the port.

    Spend time with a local Maya family in Chacchoben Village, where traditions are still part of everyday life. Learn about local plants and traditional home remedies still used today, try making a tortilla by hand, discover family recipes and ingredients, and share an authentic home-cooked Maya lunch with your hosts.

    From Chacchoben, the day continues at Bacalar’s Seven Colour Lagoon, whose waterways once served as a haven and passage for Caribbean pirates. Spend nearly two hours swimming, kayaking, floating on a tube, or simply relaxing by the water with a refreshing drink before returning to Costa Maya.

Activity location

  • Chacchoben
    • Chacchoben, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
    • 1180 Avenida Paseo del Puerto
    • 77976, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Bacalar Seven Colour Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 7:00-18:00
  • English
Price details
฿4,383.81 x 2 Adults฿8,767.62
Total
Price is ฿8,767.62
Until Wed, 26 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Kayaks, floating tubes, loungers, and lagoon facilities
  • Inclusions
    Soft drink/Pop
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a Maya family home in Chacchoben Village
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older
  • Inclusions
    Return air-conditioned transport
  • Inclusions
    Bacalar Seven Colour Lagoon access
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on tortilla-making demonstration
  • Inclusions
    Authentic Mayan lunch with fresh local ingredients
  • Inclusions
    Certified local tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Additional and premium alcoholic drinks

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers 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.
    • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
    • This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
    • Life jackets are mandatory for all water activities and are provided.
    • Children must be 10 years or older to paddle a single kayak alone. Children under 10 may kayak with a supervising adult.
    • Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
    • Guests 21 and older receive two alcoholic drinks. Additional premium drinks may be purchased separately.
    • Bring a swimming costume, personal towel, change of clothes, hat, and biodegradable sun cream.
    • Water activities may be restricted or temporarily suspended by local authorities due to wind, lightning, or other unsafe weather conditions.
    • The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the forecast.
    • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
    • The lagoon portion is not wheelchair accessible due to the natural terrain and access points.
    • Kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests.
    • For kayaking, the maximum weight is 220 lbs for a single kayak or 270 lbs combined for a double kayak.
    • Transport vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

Activity itinerary

Chacchoben

  • 2h 45m
Your adventure begins with transport from Costa Maya, departing approximately 1 hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. Enjoy the approximately 50-minute drive to Chacchoben village, where you’ll meet a local Maya family and discover a more personal side of Costa Maya’s culture. Spend approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes with your hosts, learning about their traditions and daily life. Watch a traditional tortilla-making demonstration and try making your own, while discovering the fresh ingredients, local spices, and family recipes used in Maya cooking. Then sit down for an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared especially for your visit, including traditional tamales and other dishes made with fresh local ingredients. Add a little habanero sauce if you’re feeling adventurous! After lunch, continue approximately 25 minutes to Bacalar Lagoon for the second part of your adventure.

Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

  • 2h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
After your Mayan Experience, continue to the spectacular Bacalar Seven Colour Lagoon, famous for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful shades of turquoise. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by the lagoon and enjoy it your way. Take a refreshing swim, grab a kayak and explore the calm waters, float on a tube, or settle into a lounger with your favourite drink while enjoying the views. This is your time to slow down and experience the natural beauty of Bacalar after a morning filled with Maya culture and local flavours. When it’s time to leave, 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Chacchoben
    • Chacchoben, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
    • 1180 Avenida Paseo del Puerto
    • 77976, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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