Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Tour
Overview
Three sides of Costa Maya in one adventure. Step into the ancient Maya world at Chacchoben, experience a glimpse of local life as you travel through Pedro Santos’ Pineapple Village, then take to the turquoise waters of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.
Explore Chacchoben with your professional guide, walking among ancient temples and ceremonial grounds surrounded by tropical jungle while discovering the history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilization.
Then experience Bacalar from the water aboard a comfortable pontoon boat. Cruise across its brilliant shades of blue with an open bar, discover the legendary Pirate Channel, and jump into the lagoon for a refreshing swim.
Complete the experience with a traditional Mexican meal at a local restaurant, discovering regional flavors and spices after your time on the water.
Ancient temples, a living Maya community and a lagoon once traveled by pirates — all woven into one day in Costa Maya.
What's Included
- Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon pontoon boat tour
- Fresh fruit & snacks
- Life vests
- Traditional Mexican lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
- Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Open bar — beer, tequila, soft drinks & water
- Certified Tour Guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Gratuities
- $5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
Meeting Location
Av. Paseo del Puerto
Av. Caribe con, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Pedro Antonio Santos
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
- Water Activities: Guests who wish to swim should be comfortable entering and exiting the water from the pontoon boat. Life vests are provided.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, just outside the port area.
- Meeting Point: Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is approximately 15 minutes.
- Cruise Ship Information: Cruise ship guests must provide the full name of their cruise ship when booking. This information is required to coordinate your tour with the ship’s arrival and departure schedule.
- Cruise Schedule: Your cruise ship must remain in Costa Maya Port for at least 7 hours to participate in this tour.
- No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at Costa Maya Port, you will receive a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 18 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation throughout the tour.
- Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
- Pineapple Village: Fresh seasonal fruit and the brief stop in Pedro Santos are subject to availability and tour timing.
- What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat and sunscreen. We also recommend bringing some cash for personal expenses.
- Cameras & Tripods: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and is paid directly at Chacchoben. Tripods are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon pontoon boat tour.
- Fresh fruit & snacks.
- Life vests.
- Traditional Mexican lunch at a local restaurant.
- Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site.
- Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Open bar — beer, tequila, soft drinks & water.
- Certified Tour Guide.
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.
- Gratuities.
- $5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
- Water Activities: Guests who wish to swim should be comfortable entering and exiting the water from the pontoon boat. Life vests are provided.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon pontoon boat tour
- Fresh fruit & snacks
- Life vests
- Traditional Mexican lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to Chacchoben Archaeological Site
- Roundtrip transportation from Costa Maya in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Open bar — beer, tequila, soft drinks & water
- Certified Tour Guide
- Guided tour of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins
- Gratuities
- $5 USD fee for the use of cameras in the Mayan City. This fee is paid directly at the site.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Chacchoben is an outdoor archaeological site. Guests should be comfortable walking along jungle trails with occasional rocks, roots and uneven terrain.
- Water Activities: Guests who wish to swim should be comfortable entering and exiting the water from the pontoon boat. Life vests are provided.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Your tour departs one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Meet your guide at Costa Maya Yellow Cab, just outside the port area.
- Meeting Point: Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is approximately 15 minutes.
- Cruise Ship Information: Cruise ship guests must provide the full name of their cruise ship when booking. This information is required to coordinate your tour with the ship’s arrival and departure schedule.
- Cruise Schedule: Your cruise ship must remain in Costa Maya Port for at least 7 hours to participate in this tour.
- No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at Costa Maya Port, you will receive a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages are served only to guests 18 years of age or older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation throughout the tour.
- Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather.
- Wildlife: Chacchoben is surrounded by a natural jungle environment. Sightings of spider monkeys, tropical birds and other wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
- Pineapple Village: Fresh seasonal fruit and the brief stop in Pedro Santos are subject to availability and tour timing.
- What to Bring: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a swimsuit, personal towel, change of clothes, hat and sunscreen. We also recommend bringing some cash for personal expenses.
- Cameras & Tripods: A fee of approximately $5 USD applies to dedicated video cameras and is paid directly at Chacchoben. Tripods are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
