Costa Maya Cruise: Chacchoben Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon

Embark on a journey through time and explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben before relaxing at the stunning Bacalar Lagoon. Unforgettable adventures await in Costa Maya!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica De Chaachoben - Embark on a fascinating journey in Costa Maya, Mexico! Explore a hidden gem, an ancient Mayan site from 200 BC. Discover remarkable monuments, lush rainforest flora, and exotic wildlife.
    Join our guided tour, immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery, listen to the sounds of nature, and ascend ancient temples…
What's Included
  • Certified Guided tour at Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
  • Kayaks
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • The use of tripods and drones are prohibited at the Mayan Ruins
  • $5.00 USD copyright fee for the use of cameras at the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at site.
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Explore the best of Costa Maya in one unforgettable cruise excursion!
Step off your cruise ship and embark on a journey through time, from the ancient Mayans to notorious pirates. Discover an off-the-beaten-path archaeological site dating back to 200 BC, hidden deep in the jungle. Be awed by the remarkable monuments, lush flora, and diverse wildlife that…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Patrick_b
Jun 9, 2026
Great tour to give you the best of local history and fun activity - This is a great tour that gives you a chance to learn about and see parts of ancient culture, while also giving you the opportunity for swimming and kayaking in a pristine lagoon! We are a family with 3-thirteen year olds and they loved the tour. Elliot was our guide and he was amazing, a wealth of knowledge and a friendly, awesome person!
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Jennifer_r
Jun 7, 2026
Great experience for our family - This excursion was wonderful. Our guides with The Native Choice were so welcoming, informative and organized. Our time included a good mix of education and relaxation. Lagoon is beautiful. Our 10 and 13 year old enjoyed it as well. Returned to port with plenty of time to spare.
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Aandt83yahoocom
Apr 10, 2026
Great time at the ruins and lagoon. - Had a great time on this tour. Diego was a great tour guide. Enjoyed the ruins and the lagoon. It was a beautiful day when we went. Overall would book again.
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Brianne_h
Apr 8, 2026
Jose led us on an... - Jose led us on an informative tour complete with a stop for lunch and tour around the city. The pickup part was a little confusing but other than that, it was a great day.
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Adrianapx6125qa
Mar 15, 2026
Exploration and relaxation all in one! - We did this tour with Diego and Jesus, and we had such an amazing time. We got a tour with a small group rather than all the buses full of people that came to the ruins from the cruise ship, which made it such a better experience. Diego shared so much knowledge about the Mayan culture and details about the ruins on site and around the rest of central America. The lagoon was so secluded, and the water was so beautiful. We had the most delicious tacos ever, with so many different types to try; it was a highlight of our experience. I highly recommend this tour for your Costa Maya visit!
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Greg_k
Mar 9, 2026
Must do! - Very informative tour of ruins. Guides and driver were great! Food at the lagoon was excellent! Overall amazing experience.
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Bruce_g
Jan 25, 2026
Costa maya Jan 26 - Excellent tour; combines both ruins and beach into one fabulous time; includes lunch and drinks or cocktails
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Rick_f
Jan 16, 2026
Great tour. Guide Eliot... - Great tour. Guide Eliot was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and informative. Driver Heriberti was very professional. Highly recommend this tour! Ask for Eliot!!!
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Yongyi_j
Jun 1, 2026
not impressed - The pick up location is 15 min walking distance from the cruise port, outside of the compound, not convenient. No restroom at the waiting area. The trip was totally 5 hr, half of them on the road. The second location - 7 color lagoon was not that impressive, we didn't see the different colors, probably due to cloudiness. Too windy to do the kayak, nothing to do there except swimming, but a bit cold. Lunch was good, and the tour guides at the Mayan ruins were knowledgeable and friendly.
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Warren_g
Jan 25, 2026
Disappointed - No experience. We demand a full refund. We went to the address given and approached 3 kiosks (Touscana, Native Choice, Shore Excursion ). All of them claimed that my name was not in their lists. So we really was not able to enjoy any of these experiences. We demand a Full Refund.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).