Explore Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon from Mahahual in One Day with a Certified Guide

Summary: Elliot our tour guide was amazing. He was very friendly and informative. We booked this while on a cruise because we wanted to go to Seven Colors Lagoon and the cruise ship did not offer any excursions which my 3 year old son could partake in. We had a fantastic time. Highly recommend!

Summary: It was a great tour. Lots of good information. It was interesting and I learned some things I did not know.

Summary: The Mayan ruins site was nice to see and was kept up well. We learned a lot from our guide Diego about the Mayan culture. We also loved the lagoon too. Was very relaxing and the tacos and drinks were fabulous!

Summary: The drive was in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The guide was professional and knowledge able. The lunch was delicious with a variety of tacos and authentic Mexican drinks. The view of the Lagoon was beautiful, the water was warm to jump into. Overall a fun relaxing day!

Summary: Take this excursion! You will have NO regrets. Erick was an amazing tour guide on the bus that brought us there. It was easy to find, they provided great information, water, and had umbrellas for when it started randomly Pouring! We were the only group with umbrellas - they were so prepared. The ruins were so cool and I felt like we got an authentic tour with insightful facts. The lagoon lunch and drinks were so delicious and refreshing and then we had the option to swim or relax- we napped on a lounge chair on the pier. The food was delicious!!!! Then I asked if we could stop and get some local fruits from a stand on the side of the road and Erick had the driver stop and I got some local pineapple and bananas. It was an AMAZING day. I couldn’t recommend it more. Just book it! We were with the MSC word America ship

Summary: The tour exceeded expectations. It was well organized, and the van was comfortable for the trip to the ruins and lagoon, which took about an hour each way. Plenty of water was provided while touring the ruins -- make sure you pick up some fresh mango or pineapple on the way out! The small resort area at the lagoon was perfect, with enough chairs, kayaks, bathrooms and a nice covered area for lunch. Tacos/fajitas were freshly made to order and local drinks and two alcoholic beverages were included. Swimming and kayaking in the lagoon was nice -- just need to be careful getting in and out due to algae on the ladder and near the shore. We had at least an hour at the ruins and 1.5 hours at the lagoon and still had 1.5 hours back at the port area.

Summary: This was amazing! The bus was nice and air conditioned. The ride was about an hour to get there but it felt way shorter. The seats were nice and soft as well. Our tour guide Yoshi was very informative and I learned so much new knowledge. She kept the info short and entertaining. The ruins were beautiful, we got to take so many good pictures and we could even climb some of the stairs. We also saw 3 monkeys and they are so cute and love the people. We got really close to them actually. After that we went to the lagoon and the water was so warm. We jumped off the dock a few times then laid out in the sun. We also we provided these delish gluten free tacos. They are so connected to the heritage. We also were provided with tea drinks or a Rick milk drink and they were so refreshing and delicious. This was an amazing lil experience. Time flew by so fact and I would 100% do it again!!!

Summary: This company puts on a very well organized excursion. Such a pleasure. Our guide, Yoshi was charming. She explained everything very clearly, she had great info at the ruins, and she was very attentive to the group. The company's van was very nice - air conditioned, comfortable. This is important because the ruins are about an hours ride from the cruise port. Pay attention closely to the directions to get to the meeting spot. It is not hard - just pay attention. The lagoon stop was lovely. Lunch of tacos and local drinks included. Then water activities if you want. The day of our visit was very windy - so we choose to hang out on shore and enjoy a few drinks. Take this excursion- you will not regret it. There is a good bit of walking. But a member of our small group was just weeks post back surgery and managed.

Summary: I recently took a tour in Costa Maya, and it was absolutely fantastic! Finding the meeting point right after our cruise ship docked was a breeze. The van was equipped with excellent air conditioning and had incredibly comfortable chairs, making the ride very pleasant. Our tour guide was local and incredibly knowledgeable, effortlessly switching between English and Spanish. I loved how he shared so many interesting insights about the area without overwhelming us with too much walking. We had plenty of time to fully enjoy each location we visited. The highlight was definitely Bacalar—it felt like a private tour since this company had exclusivity at the site. It truly made the experience special. And I can't forget to mention the tacos for lunch—absolutely delicious and prepared by some wonderful ladies. This tour exceeded all my expectations, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Maya in a Cruise.

Summary: We enjoyed this tour during our cruise ship’s stop at Costa Maya. Our guide Joel was very friendly and informative. He shared about his Mayan heritage and from the perspective of someone who has lived in the area for his entire life. The lunch was prepared by women from a nearby Mayan village. The lagoon was lovely. This is a great choice if you want to skip the typical large group ship excursion and have a more personal cultural experience.