Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon
Description
The Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben are the most popular and visited attraction to spend a great day on the Costa Maya. It is approximately 55 minutes by car from the Port of Costa Maya. This site is located a few kilometers from the town of Chacchoben from which its name is derived. The translation of the Mayan word "Chacchoben" refers to "The Place of Red Corn." The structures at this site are characterized by large temples and enormous platforms dating back to 700 AD. c.
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Itinerary
When you arrive at the port of Costa Maya, after you disembark your cruise you will have to go to the main exit where the yellow taxis are, there we have transport with our logo and one of our drivers can take you directly to our office where we will check in where you will wait about 15 minutes before leaving for your excursion and you can enjoy a complimentary drink, and then leave to your first stop at the archaeological zone of Chacchoben that will take about an hour to arrive.
Be part of this great experience, enjoy and learn a little more about one of the greatest civilizations that humanity has known "The Mayans". From your arrival at the Costa Maya port you will be immersed in the ancient jungle that keeps the great secrets of this civilization and that you will be able to discover. Enjoy this tour that will take you to know one of the largest cities in Southern Mexico. When you arrive at the archaeological zone, let yourself be enchanted by the wonders of its constructions. Visit, discover and learn more about this, seeing the current inhabitants of the Archaeological Zone; spider monkeys. Dazzling with the beautiful evergreen jungle around you, a tropical climate and the mosquitoes that are never missing, welcoming new visitors with encouragement.
At the end of your tour of the magnificent city of Chacchoben. Your driver will be taking you to the Seven Colors Lagoon (Bacalar) which takes approximately 45 minutes to drive to get there. Where you can enjoy a rich local meal and two drinks (booze or non-alcoholic) included per person; and you can also swim and appreciate its beautiful colors.
After completing your tour of the archaeological area and enjoying our beautiful lagoon of seven colors. Your driver will be taking you back to the port of Costa Maya which will take approximately one hour with 45 minutes to 2 hours to arrive.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- no access for scotters
Reviews(38)
Excellent experience with The Native Choice. I did the Chacchoben and Bacalar tour while traveling solo, and I felt safe and well taken care of the entire time. The tour itself was very interesting and well balanced, combining the history and culture of Chacchoben with the beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere of Bacalar. Eric was an excellent guide, very friendly, attentive, and informative, and Roger was also a great driver. Both of them made the whole experience feel very welcoming and enjoyable. The only thing to keep in mind is that the Native Choice kiosk is a bit of a walk from the cruise port. Other than that, everything was very well organized and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially to solo travelers.
miscommunication! tour guide unable to respond to questions in a timely manner! it was a anniversary cruise that was affected by tours that were impacted by not keeping passengers on a cruise updated with time frames. it also involved 4 hours of travel time to and from ship. i would not advise doing this tour guide. i would do another experience. also book through cruise line bc its the only way its guaranteed!!! not viator
We booked while on a cruise and they did EVERYTHING to ensure we had a good experience while getting us back to the ship on time which we greatly appreciated
An absolute highlight of our trip! Our driver (Victor) was engaging, incredibly knowledgeable, and kept everything running smoothly from start to finish. The small group size made it feel personal. Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Great company to deal with, very accommodating! Victor was a great person and very good. tacos were amazing (even the Vegetarian ones!)
Huitzi was an amazing tour guide that was so kind and knowledgeable! Lunch at the lagoon was AMAZING and there were little surprises along the way. I would highly recommend this tour!
We had an amazing time. Luis was our personal tour guide. We were able to see the Chaccoben ruins AND the seven color lagoon. Most of the tours were either or, so if you don’t want to spend hours in the sweltering heat just to see the ruins, pick this tour because it was just the right amount of time at both locations. The tacos at the lagoon were amazing. I would come back just to spend a few days at the lagoon. There are lots of hotels and resorts in the area.
Ruins were great! Saw some monkeys as well. Seven color Lagoon Baclar was amazing. Victor our guide brought us right to the perfect spot, lunch was great and the water was amazing
Toucan tours went beyond above and beyond. The lagoons were beautiful and a great break from people. Everything was very well planned. Food and drinks included were outstanding. We were so lucky to have Rual, he was so kind and helpful. Thank you!
We loved it ! Our guide was Huitzi and he was great ! He was really helpful and went out of his way to accomodate us. We loved the temple and the blue lagoon was beautiful. He made sure to bring us back way on time for our ship.
