Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

4.6(8)5 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Costa Maya Shore Excursions

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About this activity

As your cruise arrives in Costa Maya, a day of local culture, traditional flavors, and the turquoise waters of Bacalar awaits beyond the port.

Spend time with a local Maya family in Chacchoben Village, where traditions are still part of everyday life. Learn about local plants and traditional home remedies still used today, try making a tortilla by hand, discover family recipes and ingredients, and share an authentic home-cooked Maya lunch with your hosts.

From Chacchoben, the day continues at Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon, whose waterways once served as a haven and passage for Caribbean pirates. Spend nearly two hours swimming, kayaking, floating on a tube, or simply relaxing by the water with a refreshing drink before returning to Costa Maya.

What's included

✓Kayaks, floating tubes, loungers, and lagoon facilities
✓Soda/Pop
✓Visit to a Maya family home in Chacchoben Village
✓Bottled water
✓Two alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older
✓Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
✓Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon access
✓Hands-on tortilla-making demonstration
✓Authentic Mayan lunch with fresh local ingredients
✓Certified local tour guide

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Souvenirs
✕Additional and premium alcoholic drinks

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

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.
No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
This experience is best appreciated by children ages 6 and older.
Life jackets are mandatory for all water activities and are provided.
Children must be 10 years or older to paddle a single kayak alone. Children under 10 may kayak with a supervising adult.
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Please advise us in advance of any dietary requirements or food allergies.
Guests 21 and older receive two alcoholic beverages. Additional premium drinks may be purchased separately.
Bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat, and biodegradable sunscreen.
Water activities may be restricted or temporarily suspended by local authorities due to wind, lightning, or other unsafe weather conditions.
The tour operates rain or shine, so please dress according to the forecast.
Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
The lagoon portion is not wheelchair accessible due to the natural terrain and access points.
Kayaking is not permitted for pregnant guests.
For kayaking, the maximum weight is 220 lbs for a single kayak or 270 lbs combined for a double kayak.
Transportation vehicles can accommodate foldable wheelchairs only. Vehicles are not wheelchair-adapted, and non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

Cancellation policy

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

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