Two of our favorite places in a single day. As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, travel through history from the Mayans to the pirates. 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.
Posted By : kylemD358VD
I am still waiting for my refund for the tour that we did not get. Arrived for our planned Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon tour to be told there wasn't time to do both. No choice on what we could do, or to even refund the whole thing. They ended up taking us just to the ruins, not what we would have chosen. The tour guide was painfully overtalkative. There was no lunch, only 5 min to buy something from the small gift shop. We were supposed to have lunch, margaritas and beer included. Nothing! Told us that our refund was in progress already, but it has been 2.5 weeks and nothing. I had this planned for a long time, as it was my husbands birthday that day, thanks for ruining it. Super disappointed! I want my money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 10:39:28 
Posted By : Ryan_M
The experience, once we were able to get out of the maze of a port, was great!
The guide was knowledgeable and provided everyone with much needed water. The food was fabulous! The private lagoon was gorgeous.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 07:28:59 
Posted By : Y3263ZMmariav
We booked this tour with a bit of nervousness, but it turned out to be the best day of our cruise. The Mayan ruins in Chacchoben left us breathless, and then spending the rest of the day on the Mayan experience making our own tortillas and learning about Mayan culture was the perfect touch. Thank you Next Experience Travel for this unique experience! We'll be back soon!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 22:30:58
Posted By : Megan_T
This tour had fewer people than other tour groups in the area. The lunch was delicious, and we loved all the sauces that we tried for our fajitas. The beach was lovely, with many seating options, and the tour guide and driver were friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all of our questions. We had a lot of fun and plenty of time at each stop on the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 10:12:28
Posted By : Breanna_A
For history and beach buffs! The ruins were amazing and being able to see them in person and knowing some of the history behind them brought them to life. Group was small and we LOVED that. Guides were extremely knowledgeable and very friendly! The traditional meal provided was very very good! The Bacalar Lagoon was so beautiful!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 11:05:49
Posted By : Susan_G
Elliott, our commentator in the van was knowledgeable, engaging, and very informative. We would give him 5 stars.
After Elliot left our group, the rest of the excursion was very average. The lagoon had extreme winds, which is not their fall, but they did not offer us the opportunity to leave. Our lunch was mediocre at best
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 20:32:41
Posted By : Rex_A
If not for our awesome tour guide , David, I would give this a 1 star. Our booking apparently got canceled , without letting us know. And yet Viator sent us a confirmation and got my money!
Thankfully the guys at Native Choice were able to get us an alternative tour which turned out good. But Viator and their provider have to get their acts together! will think twice before using Viator for future activities.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 10:19:54
Posted By : tony_k
Excellent tour. Driver was Oswaldo and guide was Eddar (hope it's close.) He was very knowledgeable of the area. Talked most of the way to the ruins sharing what he knows. He was very excited that we were the first visitors of the day. By the time we came out it was very packed. Bacalar Lagoon was beautiful water. Not what I was expecting as it's an inland lake with freshwater at a resort that closed during covid. They had plenty of taco's, drinks, beach chairs and water toys for everyone. Book this tour, much more personal than anything the cruise line has to offer.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 11:39:38
Posted By : Antony_K
Wonderful tour with Egarr and Tacho! Good history of the Mayan culture. Great experience at Bacalar Lagoon!!! 5 stars!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 15:27:58
Posted By : Shannon_O
Eric was the best guide! He had personal knowledge and historical information, and shared with us, as well as the best directions to walk in, and how to avoid the crowds. He was so polite and helpful, answering our questions. He introduced us to all the other people at the lagoon, and even acted as our waiter.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 16:01:47
