Bacalar 7 Colors Lagoon & Mayan Family Experience from Costa Maya

Experience two completely different sides of Costa Maya in one day: living Maya culture and the brilliant blue waters of Bacalar’s 7 Colors Lagoon. Visit the Maya village of Chacchoben, where you’ll spend time with a local family, discover traditions still practiced today, and get a closer look at everyday Maya life. Taste traditional dishes prepared with local ingredients and ancestral cooking techniques, sharing flavors and traditions that have been passed down through generations. Then continue to Bacalar’s famous 7 Colors Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today one of the region’s most beautiful natural escapes. Swim in its refreshing waters, relax by the lagoon, or grab a kayak and explore its incredible shades of turquoise and blue. Maya culture, local flavors, and the waters of Bacalar — a memorable way to experience Costa Maya beyond the cruise port.

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   Chacchoben

   2 hours

   Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise ship arrives in Costa Maya, heading into the southern Yucatán countryside and away from the busy cruise port toward the Maya village of Chacchoben. Here, you won’t just learn about Maya culture — you’ll experience it with a local Maya family. Step into their community, discover traditions still practiced today, hear their stories, and share authentic regional flavors while getting a closer look at everyday Maya life. After this personal encounter, continue through the tropical landscape toward the brilliant blue waters of Bacalar’s 7 Colors Lagoon.

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   Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

   3 hours

   Continue your adventure at Bacalar’s famous 7 Colors Lagoon, one of the most beautiful natural settings in southern Quintana Roo. Known for its striking shades of turquoise and blue, Bacalar is the perfect place to cool off after your Maya cultural experience. Swim in the clear, refreshing waters, relax surrounded by tropical scenery, and take in the incredible colors that make this lagoon so special. After your time in Bacalar, sit back and enjoy the comfortable ride to Costa Maya Port in time for your ship.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.