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Culinary Adventure — Café Jaguar Cooking Class (Costa Maya)
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Mahahual, Mexico
Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon — Family Shore Excursion (from Costa Maya)
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Mahahual, Mexico
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Maya Village & Traditional Lunch
Travel through Maya history — then discover how that history lives on today. Explore the ancient city of Chacchoben with your certified guide before meeting a local Maya family, descendants of the civilization whose temples and traditions you’ve just discovered.Step into their daily life as your hosts share traditions and knowledge inherited through generations. Learn about everything from handmade tortillas to traditional home remedies, then make your own tortilla alongside the family.Gather around the table for a home-cooked traditional lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients, Maya spices and ancestral techniques passed from generation to generation. It’s a chance to experience the authentic flavors of Maya family life while sharing stories, food and laughter with your hosts.You’ll arrive curious about Maya history and leave having experienced a little of Maya life today.
Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour: Cenotes, Pirate’s Channel & Lunch
Join us on an amazing Costa Maya to Bacalar adventure, designed for cruise guests making the most of their day in port. Discover the Seven Color Lagoon, where shades of blue, cenotes and pirate stories come together in one unforgettable experience.Hop aboard your pontoon boat and cruise across the lagoon to discover Cenotes Esmeralda, La Bruja and Cocalitos. Cool off with two refreshing swim stops in Bacalar’s turquoise waters.Continue to Pirate’s Channel, the passage once used by pirates traveling between the Caribbean and Bacalar. Glide through the same waters while discovering stories of the pirates who sailed here.After your boat adventure, relax beside the lagoon with a delicious Mexican lunch and refreshing drinks before returning to Costa Maya.From cenotes and pirate history to swimming in the Seven Color Lagoon, it’s the kind of day that makes you forget you came to Costa Maya for just a few hours — and leaves you with amazing memories long after your cruise sails away.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon with Certified Guide
Two of our favorite places in a single day. Travel through history from the ancient Maya to the pirates of Bacalar, combining two completely different sides of Costa Maya in one adventure.Discover Chacchoben, an ancient Maya city dating back to around 200 BC, where impressive temples and ceremonial grounds rise among the tropical jungle. Walk the same paths once traveled by Maya priests, nobles and rulers as your certified guide reveals the history, secrets and legends of this fascinating city.Then exchange ancient temples for the turquoise waters of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon, a former haven for pirates. Swim, kayak, float or simply relax by the water with a tropical drink in hand, surrounded by brilliant shades of blue.Complete your day with a lakeside Mexican lunch and refreshing drinks, enjoying the breeze and views across the lagoon.From Maya history to the turquoise waters once sailed by pirates, experience two of the places we love most — all in one incredible day.
Private Transfer from Mahahual to Tulum with Sightseeing
Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Tulum with our private door-to-door transfer service full of wonderful authentic insights into the local culture. Our experienced local driver always has your safety and comfort in mind. From the beginning of the trip, when he picks you up in Mahahual at your desired time and takes care of your luggage, until the end of your journey in your chosen location in Tulum. Our travel experts have chosen the most interesting sightseeing stops and top-rated attractions for you to choose from and enrich your journey. You will travel comfortably with a reliable driver who speaks English and has a good knowledge of the area. The only thing you need to do is relax while being taken care of.
Culinary Adventure Cafe Jaguar Cooking Class Costa Maya
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with friendly local chefs! Dive into the bold and delicious world of Mexican food with us! Picture yourself cooking up classic dishes like tortillas, guacamole, salsas, and tacos al pastor, all from scratch. And the best part? You’ll be doing it with gorgeous beach views right outside our cafe. Sip on your choice of mocktails or cocktails, try some of our favorite tequilas, and really soak in the vibes. Cafe Jagua is super easy to get to - just a quick five-minute taxi ride from the Costa Maya Cruise Ship port, right in the heart of the downtown beach club and shopping boardwalk scene. When you’re done, you can catch a taxi back, or stick around to enjoy the beach and shops a little longer. Make our cafe your chill spot while you explore downtown!
Private Transfer From Mahahual to Chetumal With a 2 Hour Stop
Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Chetumal full of wonderful authentic insights into the local culture. Our experienced local driver always has your safety and comfort in mind. From the beginning of the trip, when they pick you up in Mahahual at your desired time and takes care of your luggage. Our travel experts have chosen the most interesting sightseeing stops and top-rated attractions for you to choose from and enrich your journey. You will travel comfortably with a reliable driver who speaks English and has a good knowledge of the area. The only thing you need to do is relax while being taken care of.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour with Certified Guide from Costa Maya
Travel through history and discover the ancient Maya city of Chacchoben, where impressive monuments rise among the tropical jungle.Walk through ancient plazas and ceremonial grounds as your certified guide reveals the history, secrets and legends of a civilization that flourished here centuries ago. Follow the same paths once walked by Maya priests, nobles and rulers, and imagine the ceremonies that once filled this ancient city.Walk beneath the jungle canopy as ancient temples and ceremonial structures emerge among the trees, while mysterious mounds hidden beneath vegetation hint at the secrets Chacchoben has yet to reveal.Along the way, discover native plants, tropical birds and keep your eyes on the trees for spider monkeys in their natural habitat.More than a visit to ancient ruins, this is your chance to walk through Maya history where it happened, surrounded by the monuments, stories and jungle that have guarded Chacchoben for centuries.
Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Small-Group Pontoon Boat Ride
Discover a completely different side of the Mexican Caribbean at Bacalar’s famous Seven Color Lagoon.Known for its remarkable shades of turquoise and blue, Bacalar is far from a typical beach day in Costa Maya. Here, freshwater cenotes, centuries of history and tales of pirates come together in one of Mexico’s most distinctive natural settings.Experience the lagoon the best way possible — from the water. Cruise by pontoon across the Seven Color Lagoon, swim in its refreshing waters and discover the historic Pirate Channel, once part of the routes used by pirates to enter Bacalar, while your local guide brings the lagoon’s stories to life.And this is an adventure made for enjoying: small groups, a Mexican lunch and open bar are all included, along with round-trip transportation planned around your cruise day.Come for the Seven Colors, follow the stories of pirates, and discover a side of the Mexican Caribbean you never expected.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mahahual Lighthouse Tour
Chacchoben is the heart of this experience — but the journey reveals a little more of Costa Maya along the way.Explore an ancient Maya city surrounded by tropical jungle, walking among temples, ceremonial grounds and plazas as your professional guide brings Chacchoben’s history, beliefs and astronomical knowledge to life.Beyond the ruins, discover small glimpses of the region as you travel. Learn about locally produced honey and traditional salsas, pass through Pedro Santos, a present-day Maya community known for its sweet honey pineapples, and see another side of Maya life beyond the ancient city.Your journey eventually brings you back to the Caribbean coast, with a stop at the Mahahual Lighthouse for views and photos before returning to Costa Maya Port.Come to discover ancient Chacchoben and leave having experienced a little more of Costa Maya along the way.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Tour
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.
Maya Village, Traditional Lunch & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon
Experience two incredible sides of Costa Maya — the living traditions of Maya culture and the beauty of Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon.Connect with a local Maya family, descendants of the ancient Maya, who share traditions and knowledge passed down through generations.Enjoy a home-cooked traditional lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients, Maya spices and ancestral techniques passed from generation to generation. Learn the art of handmade tortillas, make your own and discover the authentic Maya flavors behind these treasured family recipes.Complete your experience at Bacalar’s spectacular Seven Color Lagoon, a famous former haven for pirates where today you can swim, kayak or simply relax by the refreshing turquoise waters with a tropical drink in hand.It’s a beautiful combination of living Maya culture, family traditions, incredible flavors and tropical beauty — a Costa Maya experience that stays with you long after your cruise sails away.
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins, Reef Snorkeling & Beach Club
One port day. Three completely different ways to experience Costa Maya.Stand beneath ancient Maya temples surrounded by tropical jungle, snorkel above colorful coral formations and marine life along the second-largest barrier reef system in the world, and still have time to enjoy the Caribbean from a beach club with a traditional Mexican lunch and open bar.Ancient Maya temples. The world’s second-largest barrier reef system. A Caribbean beach club. Each could be the highlight of your day — here, you experience all three.It’s the kind of day that reminds you why you came to the Caribbean in the first place.
Costa Maya & Cozumel 2-in-1: Chacchoben, Bacalar & Jeep Adventure
Two ports. Two completely different adventures. One incredible way to experience the Mexican Caribbean.Experience the highlights of both Cozumel and Costa Maya with a 2-in-1 shore excursion package designed for cruise guests. Across two separate port days, this combination brings together Cozumel’s coastal roads and celebrated snorkeling with the ancient Maya history and spectacular landscapes that define Costa Maya.Take the wheel in Cozumel, cruise along its scenic coastal roads, and snorkel in clear Caribbean waters. Then discover a completely different side of Mexico in Costa Maya, where ancient temples rise from the jungle and Bacalar’s famous Lagoon of Seven Colors awaits.This isn’t just about fitting more into your vacation—it’s about making two port days count, with adventure, culture, incredible scenery, and time to simply enjoy the Caribbean.Turn two incredible ports into one cruise adventure you’ll never forget.
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