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Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

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Overview

As your cruise arrives in Costa Maya, a day of local culture, traditional flavors, 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 Color 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.

What's Included

  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Kayaks, floating tubes, loungers, and lagoon facilities
  • Alcoholic beverages Additional and premium alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
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Meeting Location

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Av. P.º del Puerto Lote Othónl
Casitas, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico

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Chacchoben

Your adventure begins with transportation 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.
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Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

After your Mayan Experience, continue to the spectacular Bacalar Seven Color 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 favorite 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 flavors.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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The lagoon portion is not wheelchair accessible due to the natural terrain and access points.
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Kayaks, floating tubes, loungers, and lagoon facilities
  • Visit to a Maya family home in Chacchoben Village
  • Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older
  • Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
  • Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon access
  • Hands-on tortilla-making demonstration
  • Authentic Mayan lunch with fresh local ingredients
  • Certified local tour guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAdditional and premium alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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 beverages. Additional premium drinks may be purchased separately.
  • Bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat, and biodegradable sunscreen.
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers

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