Chacchoben Ruins & Bacalar: Mayan History & Lagoon

Experience the best of Costa Maya with our Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Plus Bacalar Lagoon Adventure Combo. Explore ancient history at the Mayan ruins and unwind at the stunning Bacalar lagoon. Perfect for first-time visitors!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben - The adventure kicks off one hour after the cruise ship docks, allowing ample time to disembark and reach the meeting point.
    Travel from Costa Maya into the lush jungle to explore the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, an ancient Maya city dating back to approximately 200 BC. Accompanied by a guide, explore the archaeological…
What's Included
  • Guided Tour at Chacchoben Mayan City
  • Kayaks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at Chacchoben. This is paid directly at the site.
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Experience two of the region’s most beloved attractions in one Costa Maya shore excursion! Begin your adventure at the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, an ancient Maya site nestled within a lush tropical jungle. Stroll among the temples and ceremonial structures as a knowledgeable guide shares insights into the history of Chacchoben and the Mayan civilization…

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Your tour will depart 1 hour after your cruise docks, starting from the conveniently located Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the Port. Please consider the total time to walk from your cruise to the excursion office is about 15 minutes.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Yesenia_g
May 4, 2026
Eliot was so friendly and... - Eliot was so friendly and informational! We loved learning ancient Mayan history, facts about the language, and facts about the area! We enjoyed the Mayan city, the food was great, and the lagoon was beautiful. I liked that we had a small group but I do wish we had a little more time at both places. Heriberto and Diego were also great!
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Nicole_p
Mar 17, 2026
Fascinating adventure! - The meeting point was a little unclear. Even with a map, the tour company on Viator did not match the tour company's meeting place. We checked with them and we were on the list. It worked out great. We were in a bus that held about 15 people. Maggie was our tour guide and she taught us about the local people and places. She had a tablet to show us pictures. We loved how she taught and treated us. Manuel was our driver. We felt so safe with him driving. They both were kind and wonderful. Our first stop was to the Chacchoben Mayan ruins. Our guide there was Joel. He did a wonderful job explaining how they were built, why they were built and the sensitive topic of Mayan human sacrifice. I learned so much and was fascinated by the sight. They provided water mid tour. Our second stop was to Bacalar or the lagoon. We had a wonderful lunch of Mayan tacos. We were seated under a beautiful pavillion. We could eat as much as we wanted to. There were four different varieties and they were all delicious. We also had pico. Drinks were included in our tour. There we could also enjoy kayaks on the lagoon. It was a bit stormy but a little rain didn't stop us. It was beautiful. Maggie told us the lagoon has 7 different colors but because of the clouds, we could only see about 3. We headed back to port. It took about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there. Manuel was amazing in the pouring rain. We made it back to port with about an hour to spare. Never felt rushed or worried about missing the boarding time. We loved our tour and felt safe and taken care of the whole time.
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Debbie_p
Jan 11, 2026
A wonderful day in Costa Maya with Diego! - We absolutely LOVED our tour. Our guide, Diego, was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Mayan history. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. He was also so accommodating to my mom, who wasn't able to climb the steps. Diego made this tour wonderful for us. Our time in Bacalar was lovely, as well. It was a cloudy day when we were there, so we didn't get to experience the beautiful blue colors from the photos, but it was still a fun place to relax and enjoy tacos and cocktails.
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Noelle
Aug 28, 2025
Wonderful experience! Highly recommend - Our tour guides were fabulous. Joel, especially! He was a wealth of knowledge being that he grew up in the area and was from Mayan descent. He added personal stories that made it even more interesting. The luncheon at the lagoon was delightful. The tacos were delicious and the area was beautiful. We even took the kayaks out for a bit.
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Amy_h
Feb 25, 2024
Excellent tour of the ruins - I am so glad i booked this tour so my parents (who are in excellent health) could join us hiking. Our guide had lived there his whole life so he could really give us insights that others could not. Vehicles were comfortable except for the very bouncy road going into the resort for lu
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Lila_d
Dec 11, 2023
Professional legit tour! - Great professional guides, reliable transportation, great clean huge lagoon! The taco lunch that we were served was delicious and authentic.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).