Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion

Embark on a captivating adventure to the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben and immerse yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna of Bacalar Lagoon. Learn about Mayan history, marvel at the stunning blue shades of the lagoon, and discover the intriguing tales of the Pirate Channel.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - 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.
What's Included
  • Round trip transportation
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

At Chacchoben Mayan ruins, a professional local guide will lead you. We will walk through the jungle to explore and learn about various structures of the Mayan site, including Temple 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas, and Templo Uno.
This excursion also provides an opportunity to learn about local plants and observe some…

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1300
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debbie_d
Mar 11, 2026
Ruins and Lagoon - Everything was great. Be aware that finding them was tricky. Inside the port is a maze of stores that you have to weave thru to find an exit. Then outside, you pass thru security and pass by taxis. Keep going until to arrive at a tower. After that, the hosts were wonderful, friendly, knowledgable, and thoughtful. You will see a few ruins and Mayan culture. We then chose to do lunch before the lagoon. Lunch was good. Then off to a pontoon boat to discover 2 beautiful spots in the lagoon to swim. Our host, Carol was always asking if we need anything, from drinks to treats. Our boat driver cut up a pineapple and 2 mangos to serve us in the water. We had stopped along the way to pick those up. Rafael was our driver and kept us safe. I would recommend this tour thru this company.
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Kathy_c
Mar 7, 2026
Great tour - This was a great tour. Well run and the guide was informative and funny. The lagoon was beautiful. Highly recommend.
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Rachel_r
Feb 20, 2026
Fun filled day - We loved our full day exploring during this tour. Rafael, our guide did a great job showing us around and answering questions throughout the day. This is a great excursion option off the ship and in a small group that takes up the full day.
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John_a
Feb 18, 2026
Stromatolites! - We had such a great day! Unfortunately our cruise ship was late getting into port, so the first part of our excursion was cancelled. We did go to Seven Colors lagoon ands it was fantastic. Our guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the area and forthcoming with the information. Another guest specifically took this excursion because Seven Colors has a spot when the oldest living organism in the world is still thriving. Stromatolites. Wonderful excursion!
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Johnson0660
Feb 18, 2026
Just Book It - We had a lovely experience! The tour guide Juan was so nice, considerate, timely, and we loved it! Felt safe the entire time!
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Alejandro_t
Feb 18, 2026
Perfect Day at Costa Maya! History & Beauty! - Our combo tour to Chacchoben and Bacalar Lagoon was absolutely outstanding, and our guide, Juan Corona, made it unforgettable. At Chacchoben, Juan brought the archaeological site to life. His knowledge of Mayan history and culture was impressive, and he explained everything in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. We didn’t just walk through ruins, we understood what we were seeing and why it mattered. After exploring the ruins, we headed to the breathtaking Bacalar Lagoon. Juan shared the fascinating history of the lagoon and its significance to the region, which made the experience even more meaningful. As if the views weren’t enough, he thoughtfully prepared fresh fruit for us to enjoy by the water. Such a refreshing and personal touch! He was also a fantastic driver, navigating the roads safely and making us feel completely at ease throughout the entire trip. If you’re visiting Costa Maya and considering this combo tour, don’t hesitate. And if you’re lucky enough to have Juan Corona as your guide, you’re in for an exceptional experience. Highly recommended!
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Jeffrey_k
Feb 13, 2026
Exceptional experience - Top notch experience with professional and experienced guides. The Mayan historical sites are fascinating to see and the knowledgeable guide was very enthusiastic about explaining everything about them. The Bacalar lagoon was magnificent in its clarity and color and is a natural wonder to behold.
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Fullerh2018
Feb 5, 2026
Fun Time in CVosta Maya - Our guide Caroline was very knowledgable and fun to be around. She picked us up at the Cruise Port. There were two other couples on the tour. We were the first tour to leave so we beat the crowds to the Mayan ruins. Caroline also provided water, sodas,beer, and tequia shots throughout the trip. We then went swimming and boating on the Cenotes and finished with a fabulous lunch. Thanks Caroline for giving us a fantastic day in Costa Maya.
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Lacey_h
Mar 19, 2026
Great experience, just not enough time. - It was very rushed, but you had to drive for over an hour to get where we were going. The sites were breathtaking. The lunch was amazing. Our guide Leo was perfect. If I could give him 10 stars I would. He was very knowledgeable, very kind, very friendly and welcoming. He was great with our baby and our son too, which can be very quiet. He did a great job explaining things about Mexico and the Mayan culture and even other cultures. Thanks Leo and our driver for a great experience! Simply wish we had more time!
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Leticiaf769
Feb 2, 2026
MORE THAN HALF OF THESE WALKS DID NOT HAPPEN! - CAREFUL!! The guide will give you plenty of TEQUILA when you are bathing in Bacalar, so you will not even realize that he will not take the tour in the Cenotes and much less on the “Pirate Channel”. The “lunch” consists of only 2/3 burritos!. For the high value, making the tour going to less than half of the seats is a shame!! That happened to me and my two kids!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).