Top Costa Maya Day Trips

The Bacalar Lagoon was once a haven for Caribbean pirates but has become one of the Yucatan's most beautiful places to visit. Join a small group and take a guided tour from Costa Maya to the 7-colored lagoon for a day of swimming and exploring. Visit the Cocalitos and Black cenotes as well as the Pirate Channel, where precious wood was once smuggled.

Combine two top attractions while on shore at Costa Maya. Get picked up at the cruise port and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the historic Mayan ruins at Cacchoben, which date to 200BC. Afterwards, head to Bacalar Lagoon, also know as the Seven Colors Lagoon, with stops at Cenote Emeralda, Black Cenote and the infamous Pirates Channel. Also included are lunch, snacks, water and alcoholic beverages.

Get more out of your cruise by opting for a scenic private shore excursion—a trip to Bacalar. The beautiful Lago Bacalar is also nicknamed the ‘Lagoon of Seven Colors’, and it's known for its picturesque turquoise hue. After admiring this spectacular natural wonder, you can round off the trip with a visit to the San Felipe fortress, and Cenote Azul.

Have a fun day out exploring both an ancient city, Chacchoben, and also one of the prettiest lagoons in Mexico, the Bacalar Lagoon. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, but still have plenty of time to enjoy each site as you like. Along the way, you’ll also have lunch provided, as well as beer and tequila available, in case you want to have a few drinks along the way.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

This combination tour mixes the thrill of riding all terrain vehicles with a relaxing beach excursion for a full day of fun and adventure. Get off the beaten path on your ATV—you’ll ride down jungle roads, beaches, and on paved streets. After the ride, set up shop at the beach club and enjoy an expansive lunch buffet, lounge chairs, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks.

Make the most of your cruise ship stop and explore more of Mahahual and Costa Maya with an electric bike. Save time by pre-booking your bike rental, which will be ready for pickup when your cruise ship docks in Costa Maya cruise port. Create your own itinerary and go where you want, at your own pace with your electric bike rental.

Explore the best of Costa Maya in one unforgettable cruise excursion! Step off your cruise ship and embark on a journey through time, from the ancient Mayans to notorious pirates. Discover an off-the-beaten-path archaeological site dating back to 200 BC, hidden deep in the jungle. Be awed by the remarkable monuments, lush flora, and diverse wildlife that the jungle has to offer. After your jungle adventure and exploring the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we'll take you to the famous Bacalar Lagoon, once a pirate's paradise. Here, you can unwind, swim, or enjoy a relaxing kayak ride in the crystal-clear waters of the stunning seven-color lagoon. Take a break and savor delicious fajitas and your favorite beverage by the lagoon's edge while soaking in the breathtaking scenery and cool breeze. This tour is a must for first-time visitors to Costa Maya, offering the perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure.

Visit Bacalar, commonly known as the 'Seven Color Lagoon,' with this adventure, which includes round-trip transportation from right by the Costa Maya port. You'll take a guided kayaking tour through the waters, spend time swimming and hiking, and get the chance to dine on an included fajita lunch as you look out over the lagoon.

Make the most of your cruise ship stop with a visit to the beautiful Bacalar Lagoon with a small group. Get picked up right at the cruise port and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Bacalar Lagoon, where you will board a private boat. Cruise the lagoon, swim in the water, and enjoy fresh fruit onboard. Afterwards, savor a lunch of seafood tacos at a local restaurant.

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins is the most popular and visited attraction for a day in Costa Maya. It is approximately 50 minutes drive from Costa Maya Port. This site is just a few kilometers from the village of Chacchoben from which it's name derive. The translation of the Mayan word "Chacchoben" refers to "The Place Of The Red Corn". The structures at this site are characterized by large temples and massive platforms dated from 700 AD.

Just an hour's drive from Costa Maya, Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors) offers magnificent shades of blue on sunny days. Experience it in a small group with a guide on this convenient tour, with round-trip transfers from your cruise ship. Paddle your kayak, swim, capture photos, or simply enjoy your fajita lunch with the drink of your choice as you soak up the fresh breeze.

Instead of searching for an available spot on a super crowded beach, prebook this Mahahual La Chilangaloense Beach Club Half-Day Experience to gain access to the popular beach club. Some perks of this experience include open bar for a short time period, a snack provided, and use of snorkeling equipment without having to pay extra to rent it. The club is also located right near a reef that also serves as a reef habitat.

Bacalar is one of our favorite places!. Join our journey one hour after your cruise arrives to Costa Maya Port, take part of our adventure at the Seven Color Lagoon or Bacalar. A famous old haven for pirates where now you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven color lagoon. Bacalar is definitely a must if you are at Costa Maya! We recommend this tour if you are an adventurer or just looking to relax away of the crowds.

Learn about Mayan and pirate history with a visit to both Chacchoben and Bacalar Lagoon. Dating to 200 BC, Chacchoben is one of the least explored Mayan sites in Mexico, while Bacalar, also called the Seven Color Lagoon, is famous for its beautiful waters in different colors and for being a haven for pirates. Relax by the water, swim or kayak, and enjoy a fajita lunch.

Bacalar is known for its spectacular lagoon, which is nicknamed “the lake of seven colors”, due to its ever-changing shades of blue. See the beauty of this natural wonder up close by exploring it from aboard a boat. No need to worry about bringing food with you as a healthy fruit snack, alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and a taco lunch are included.

Make the most of your port visit in Costa Maya with this group excursion that lets you experience history, culture, and Mayan food in one tour. First you’ll visit the Chaccoben Mayan Ruins with a local guide, and then you’ll visit a Mayan family, who will host you in a tortilla-making demonstration. Finally, you’ll share a Mayan lunch together.

Combine history with a day at the beach with this excursion to the Chachoben Mayan ruins and access to a local beach club. Join a small group and take a self-guided tour of the ruins, that are tucked away in the lush jungle. Then, head to a beach club where you can spend the day as you wish; swim, snorkel, and soak up the warm sun.

Combine a tour of the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben with a visit with a Mayan family on this guided tour from Costa Maya. Travel from the cruise port by air-conditioned vehicle to Chacchoben Mayan Ruins for a guided tour. Afterwards, pay a visit to a Mayan family in Chacchoben Village. Learn about traditional medicines and how to make a traditional tortilla, then sample traditional dishes from recipes passed down through the generations.

Discover the vibrant waters of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon and learn about the lagoon’s fascinating history as a pirates’ port. Paddle on the blue water in a kayak, or swim among the colorful fish, then visit the freshwater springs and creeks around the lagoon’s perimeter. Hike through the mangroves and learn about the local flora and fauna.

Two of our favorite places in a single day. As soon as your cruise ship arrives at Costa Maya Port, travel through history from the Mayans to the pirates, just one hour away from Costa Maya Cruise Port. Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora, and fauna that the jungle has to offer you. After visiting the jungle and the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we will go to the Bacalar lagoon, a famous haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon. Take a short break eating some delicious fajitas with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon or just enjoy the breeze and incredible landscape. We recommend this tour if you visit Costa Maya for the first time.

Make the most of your time at shore and learn more about Yucatan culture on this half-day tour to Bacalar. Start off by visiting the Mayan village of Chacchoben where you can see, firsthand, the daily life of its people. Enjoy a traditional meal with recipes handed down over several generations before visiting the Seven-Color Bacalar Lagoon, where you can enjoy the area at your leisure.

Book this group tour that takes you on a Mayan adventure in the village, and also to the Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon for swimming and kayaking. You’ll keep costs down by booking this group tour, but still have plenty of time to enjoy the tour as you like. You’ll also have a cooking demo, Mayan food tastings, and plenty of local alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks provided.