Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon
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Costa Maya, Mexico
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Lunch
- drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- round transportation
- air conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide with certified license
- Travel insurance
- tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
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- 01/30/2024 - 05/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Costa Maya Cruise Port
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Costa Maya Cruise Port
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- no access for scotters
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 28 reviews
Britta_W, Mar 2026
The tour was very efficient providing good directions for meeting spot just outside of cruise port. It’s about an hour plus drive by bus to and from the ruins with about an hour to see the ruins themselves… 3 areas. Best part we saw monkeys in the trees.
The bus driver was very nice and brought delicious pineapples during the provided lunch. I have a gluten allergy and they were very accommodating. Lunch included tacos of choice of meat. I had mine with vegetables instead of the shells. The resort area by the lake is very nice and we got to relax, swim, and enjoy lunch there for about an hour in a half. Then another hour drive back to cruise ship. We had about 30-45 minutes post tour to walk back from bus drop off to cruise ship. We were a bit nervous but made it no problem. All in all a really nice day out if you want to see some ruins, learn about the past, and do not mind lots of driving. :)
Alex_J, Mar 2026
Awesome shore excursion. Easy to find right outside the port. Directions were exactly as described. Met by friendly staff and were very welcoming. Driver was great and reliable. Tour guide was knowledgeable and made it entertaining. Lagoon was relaxing and lunch was excellent. Thank you for the great service and tour!
Trina_B, Feb 2026
Our group of 4 adults and 4 boys aged 9-12 had a great tour of the ruins and 7 colours lagoon. The guides were friendly and informative and the lunch provided was higher-end than expected. Highlight for me was the pineapple from the fruit stand served with tajin and jalapeño powder.
Jill_M, Feb 2026
Great to see the ruins. But the tour was a little unorganized and the communication while on the tour was not great.
When we checked in for our tour the operators didn’t seem to know what was going on. I felt like I was in a laurel and hardy movie! People running everywhere completing all kinds of forms, counting people in the van , etc
Our first driver didn’t even speak to us. When we got to the ruins we went on a tour which was wonderful. Too bad we didn’t have time to explore on our own. (Not the tour operators fault)
When we left the ruins we were assigned to a different van with not a lot of explanation. We went to a restaurant on the beach where we could relax and swim. Once again they were unorganized.
They had taken our food orders ahead of time but were still slow and unorganized in serving the food. Food was good.
Our driver back to the cruise port was a lot more talkative and friendly. But the conversation was in Spanish. (I don’t speak Spanish)
This tour would be excellent if the tour company could get better organized! Lots of wasted time waiting for them to get their act together.
Diana_P, Feb 2026
Going up to the top is challenging because the steps are so ancient.
Our guide was not as knowledgeable as I would have liked. The plaques were not very informative either.
demisuksawad, Jan 2026
Huitzi was a great guide! We were running a bit late but they were able to still guide us. He gave us water and sodas to drink on the way to the Mayan Ruins. At the Mayan Ruins tour, Frie was our guide and sped up our tour so that we could make it to the Bacalar Lagoon on time even though we were the only ones in the group to have a second excursion! Huitzi also gave us fresh cut pineapple and tajin to eat during the car ride and surprised us with a bottle of tequila which we politely declined because we are not drinkers lol. He also took me to get some chips and esquites on the way back to the ship. Super nice guide and even took a picture with us for memories
Teri_B, Dec 2025
disorganized, made us wait an hour while waiting for latecomers- with no definite time of arrival. we asked to return to the ship and missed out on touring the area. They claim to have refunded our money in full, which was a positive- sure hope its the case.
Eric_D, Oct 2025
Tour guide Carlos and tour driver Victor were extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Mayan community. I would HIGHLY recommend booking this trip when you visit Costa Maya.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Great :) We're glad to know our service was as you expected. Thanks for sharing your
experience with us. Best regards!
Michelle_A, Sep 2025
Victor & Carlos were amazing! Meet up directions were very clear. Carlos was very informative on the Chacchoben mayan ruins and so helpful to my elderly mother, such a gentlemen. Victor was super fun and informative, he felt like part of the family. Both of these gentlemen really made our trip exceptional.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. We try our best to make
everyones experience hear at Costa Maya a memorable one. Thank you for sharing :)
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