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Mayan Ruins Tour: Explore Chacchoben's Ancient Temples
4.4
8 Ratings
Mahahual
Discover Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon. Explore ancient temples and vibrant waters on Costa Maya’s top adventure.
Discover Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Colors Lagoon. Explore ancient temples and vibrant waters on Costa Maya’s top adventure.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Costa Maya Port - Upon arriving at Costa Maya port, after disembarking from the cruise, proceed to the main exit where the yellow taxis are located. There, transportation with the company logo will be available, and a driver will take you directly to the office for check-in. You will wait approximately 15 minutes before departing for the…
- Costa Maya Port - Upon arriving at Costa Maya port, after disembarking from the cruise, proceed to the main exit where the yellow taxis are located. There, transportation with the company logo will be available, and a driver will take you directly to the office for check-in. You will wait approximately 15 minutes before departing for the excursion, during which you can enjoy a complimentary drink. The first stop is the Chacchoben archaeological zone, which is about an hour away.
- Zona Arqueologica De Chacchoben - Join this incredible experience to enjoy and learn about one of humanity’s greatest civilizations, “The Mayans.” From the moment you arrive at Costa Maya port, you will be immersed in the ancient jungle that holds the secrets of this civilization, ready for you to uncover. This tour will introduce you to one of the largest cities in Southern Mexico. Upon reaching the archaeological zone, be captivated by the stunning constructions. Visit, explore, and learn more about the area, including its current inhabitants, the spider monkeys. Marvel at the lush evergreen jungle, the tropical climate, and the ever-present mosquitoes that greet new visitors with enthusiasm.
- Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors) - After exploring the magnificent city of Chacchoben, the driver will take you to the Seven Colors Lagoon (Bacalar), a 45-minute drive away. Here, you can enjoy a delicious local meal and two drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) per person. You can also swim and admire the lagoon’s stunning colors.
- Costa Maya Port - After completing the tour of the archaeological area and enjoying the beautiful lagoon of seven colors, the driver will return you to Costa Maya port. The journey back will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What's Included
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Lunch
- Round transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide with certified license
- Travel insurance
- Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Lunch
- Round transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide with certified license
What's Not Included
- tips
- tips
Additional Information
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…
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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Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1286
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
You have to leave the port, pass the shopping area and head to the parking lot where the red golf carts and yellow taxis are. There we have transportation with our logo on them and one of our drivers will be bringing you to our office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Loganv645
Mar 26, 2025
Very nice. - They take you to get food, for us it was a taco place. After you eat, you get on a boat and look at the scenery before they take you through the lagoon. The destination is a shallow part of the water and you can swim around. They had a watermelon and pineapple to prepare and serve to you. Tequila and beer too, at no extra cost. Tour guide Adan has very good English and a lot of stories. Unfortunately I didn’t get any pictures personally, although my group did.
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Monicahz3083mb
Feb 12, 2025
Great time with Toucan Tours! - Great experience! Our guide at rge Ruins was knowledgeable and fun! Our driver,Carlos was the best-he took great care of us. Lunch at the Lagoon was awesome too.
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111yuntianb
Dec 21, 2024
Wonderful experience - The food is delicious, the lagoon is wonderful, and our guide, Huitzi, is so nice and amazing! He is the best guide we had for this cruise trip!
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Fabio
May 2, 2024
Strongly recommended - Amazing trip and service. Our guide was really kind and prepared. Very professionally and on time. Strongly recommended!
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B2765lppatrickh
Dec 23, 2024
Guide was great but the tour didn't allow for much time other than a lot of driving - Don't book both together. The ruins tours was rushes and we didn't get to see a lot of it to keep the schedule on time. The lagoon was mediocre at best. Nothing at all like a beach excursion.
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Katie-alli
Nov 29, 2024
Chachoban Mayan ruin and Seven Colors Lagoon tour - We got lucky and have Marcella driving us four around all day in her SUV. Marcella is super nice and pleasant. She is a good driver and her car is spotless. We spend an hour at Chachoban with Carlos as our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the Mayans. Then we drove to a hotel/restaurant by the seven colors lagoon. We are fed a good lunch and two drinks (soft drinks or beer). They had a few kayaks and swings on the lagoon. Lagoon is great to swim in. Next time maybe we will do a boat tour of the lagoon.
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Frachi92
Feb 4, 2025
Not recommended - I don't recommend them. The first part, the visit to the ruins, was interesting, but the excursion to the Lagoon of 7 colors and lunch were disappointing. Lunch takes place in a hostel with poor quality food and the location, overlooking the sea, is really unpleasant.
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