Maya Village, Traditional Lunch & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon
Costa Maya, Mexico
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of your time at shore and learn more about Yucatan culture on this half-day tour to Bacalar. Start by visiting the Mayan village of Chacchoben to see daily life and enjoy a traditional lunch with recipes handed down over generations. Then visit the Seven-Color Bacalar Lagoon to swim, kayak, or relax at your leisure.
- Swim, sunbathe, kayak, and more at Bacalar
- Learn about the history of the ancient Mayans
- Hear stories of pirates and smugglers
- Traditional Mayan lunch with horchata, hibiscus, and iced tea included
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified Guide
- Visit with a local Maya family in Chacchoben village
- Hands-on traditional tortilla-making experience
- Home-cooked traditional Maya lunch with local ingredients & family recipes
- Access to Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon
- Kayaks, tubes, loungers & umbrellas
- Refreshing drinks by the lagoon — iced tea, hibiscus & horchata
- Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21+ — beer or classic cocktails
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic BeveragesAdditional food & premium beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Plaza Las fuentesAl lado de costa maya cruises, Av. P.º del Puerto Lote Othónl, Casitas, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, just outside the port area. Allow 15 minutes to walk from your ship. Provide your full cruise ship name when booking. Detailed directions and a map will follow confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 10/25/2019 - 10/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Chacchoben
2 hours 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lake Bacalar
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- 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
- This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older. Younger children are welcome, subject to the applicable infant/child policy.
- Children must be 10 or older to paddle a single kayak alone; younger children may kayak with a supervising adult.
- Water Activities: Life jackets are mandatory for water activities and are provided. Swimming and kayaking may be restricted by local authorities due to wind, lightning or other unsafe weather conditions.
- Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- What to Bring: Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, hat and biodegradable sunscreen. We recommend carrying some cash for additional purchases, as credit cards may not be accepted outside the port area.
- Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 21 and older. Please drink responsibly.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Maximum weight is 220 lbs (100 kg) for a single kayak or 270 lbs (122 kg) combined for a double kayak
- Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable/collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated. Please note that the lagoon portion is not wheelchair accessible due to the natural terrain and access points.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests cannot participate in kayaking but are welcome to enjoy the other available lagoon activities.
- Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please provide dietary requirements in advance so arrangements can be made.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.4
based on 9 reviews
Very authentic tour with a mayan descendent. Enjoyed space Getting to share in the mayan culture and their fresh cuisine.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear Doug_R,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience on the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience Combo Tour! :)
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the authenticity of the tour and appreciated the opportunity to learn about the Mayan culture from a descendant. We're also happy to hear that you enjoyed the fresh cuisine.
We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future.
Best regards,
The Next Experience Travel Team
Brand new vans to take you around .Mayan family visit -food was really great ...hospitality with this company exceptional .There are no words to explain the beautiful lake went out kayaking the color of the water was so unbelievable...Best day Jim& Lucia
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Hola Jim & Lucia!
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and recommendations!
We are truly happy that you had enjoyed your Mayan Family Visit + Bacalar Lagoon tour and you had a perfect day with us at Costa Maya!
Thank you again for choosing local and choosing us for your next experience! As we say, come as a traveler, leave as a friend! :)
We look forward to show you a bit more of Mexico next time!
Hasta pronto and our best wishes for 2020!
Mario
The Next Experience Team
It was a very good way to get to know the Mayan culture. Victoria, Orchid and Felipa taught us very kindly typical Mayan cuisine. And Magali, our guide, did a great job explaining everything. Abel also brought his kindness and great driving. We were lucky because we were alone on the tour and arrived first to the 7 color lagoon.
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