Bacalar Lagoon & Authentic Mayan Family Combo Tour: Experience Yucatan Local Culture
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Experience Yucatan local culture and relax in the stunning Bacalar Lagoon. Interact with Mayan descendants, try traditional dishes, and explore the seven color lagoon. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chacchoben - We will visit the Maya villa of Chacchoben, the same name and ancestors of the ancient Mayan city.

In this visit, witness the daily life of the heirs of this great culture as you interact with your host and his family. They will teach you from the ingredients of the classic tortillas to home remedies for some bites of the endemic fauna.

A family visit could not be complete without a meal. In this tour, you will try traditional dishes prepared with ancestral techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, with local products and fresh produce that will impress the authentic Mayan flavor.

  • Lake Bacalar - Visit the Bacalar lagoon a famous old haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon.

Take a short break with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon or just enjoy the breeze and incredible landscape.

Note: the remaining time is for the round tour.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Kayaks
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Inclusive of margaritas, pina colada, and beer
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Souvenirs
  • gratuities
Additional Information

Once your cruiseship docks at Costa Maya Port, join us for an adventure steeped in the local culture of Yucatan.

Embark on a journey through time, engaging with Mayan descendents in the village of Chacchoben. Observe the Mayans’ daily routines, engage with your welcoming hosts and a local family which will make this journey memorable.

Delight in traditional fare, meticulously crafted using age-old techniques passed down through generations, with local ingredients that bring out the unique flavor of authentic Mayan cuisine.

To round off this trip, we will visit the famed Seven Color Lagoon, or Bacalar. A historic refuge for pirates, this locale is now a serene haven where you can unwind, take a dip, or partake in a kayak ride in the multi-hued lagoon’s invigorating waters.

Just an hour’s journey from the cruise port, this tour artfully blends history, culture, and relaxation. Don’t let this memorable experience pass you by.

  • 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.
  • Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
  • You will be back to the port before boarding time, guaranteed!
  • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
  • IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
  • Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
  • Use of life vests are mandatory
  • Children must kayak with an accompanying adult
  • Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds or 270 pounds for a double kayak
Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
Your tour will depart one 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.

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2 Adult
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