Costa Maya Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Color Lagoon Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• Round-trip transportation from your meeting point!
• English-speaking drivers and federally licensed shore excursion guides!
• Guided visit of Chacchoben Mayan Ruins!
• Lunch and beverages at the famous Bacalar lagoon!

A fun combination of exploring the Mayan ruins of Chacchoben and a fun, relaxing visit to the famous "7 colors blue" Lagoon topped off with lunch and beverages included.

You will meet your guide just a short walking distance from your Costa Maya cruise pier. You will get checked in and then board the transportation for the short 50-minute drive to the ruins. The beautiful Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben are surrounded by lush vegetation which contributed to a late discovery by an American archaeologist Peter Harrison, who reported the site to Mexican authorities in 1972. 

Before this date, only the locals knew of the existence of the Chacchoben Mayan ruins. The excavation by the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Chacchoben (Mayan meaning The Place of the Red Corn) started in 1994 and only in the year 2002, the archaeological site opened to the public. Your Costa Maya shore excursion guide will walk you through some of the property explaining and taking questions along the way. Due to sheer size and time restraints, guests will only see the main structures.

Chacchoben's main structures are dated between the years 200 and 700 AD, with signs of having been rebuilt several times. To this date, excavations have been undertaken only at the five buildings that rest on the building known as the great basement. The purpose of those ruins is believed to be for religious, civil, and astronomy science purposes and up to this day reveals more and more answers about the ancient and mysterious Mayan civilization.

After your visit to Chacchoben, it is off to the beautiful Seven Color Lagoon, famous for its seven different shades of blue. You will enjoy a relaxing visit at a family-owned restaurant and lagoon-side facility. Take a swim, use the kayaks, slides, etc. as it is easy to enjoy the natural beauty of this unique lagoon! Indulge yourself with a delicious Mexican lunch that consists of chicken or beef fajitas, a burger (for kids only), and 3 drinks (soft drinks, beer, water, or natural juice).

You will be taken back to your Costa Maya cruise ship terminal area or if time allows, there is an optional drop-off in town for shopping. Those opting for the town drop-off can make their way back to the pier at their leisure and own expense.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
• Round-trip transportation from your cruise ship terminal
• English-speaking drivers and federally licensed guides
• Guided visit to the Chacchoben ruins
• Bottled water at the Chacchoben ruins
• Lunch at Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon

Excursion Notes

• Bring along sunblock, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, a camera, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, cash for souvenirs, cash bar, etc.
• The use of video cameras is subject to an approximate $4.00 charge at the Chacchoben Mayan Ruin entrance by the Federal Government Authority INAH.
• Minimum 4 guests (adults) to run the excursion.
• Please note this Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Seven Color Lagoon Excursion is only available for cruise ships arriving before 11 AM.

Where we meet

For the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Excursion from Costa Maya, you will meet just outside your Costa Maya cruise terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Some walking over uneven surfaces is part of this Costa Maya shore excursion.
• This excursion is not allowed for people with walking disabilities and is not wheelchair accessible.
• Underage participants must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.