One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide

The tour was really good and informative. The only thing I would have changed was to allow 20 minutes to shop at the ruins. Other than that, it was an amazing trip with awesome tour guides.

This was an outstanding excursion and one of the best experiences of our entire trip! While the Chacchoben Mayan ruins were fascinating, our guide, Erick, really brought the history to life. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and had a great sense of humor, making the entire day both educational and enjoyable. The real highlight, though, was Bacalar Lagoon. The lagoon is absolutely breathtaking, and swimming in the crystal-clear water was incredibly refreshing, especially in the July heat. It ended up being one of the highlights of our entire vacation and is something we’ll never forget. Lunch by the lagoon was fantastic, and the included aguas frescas were the perfect way to cool off after our swim. Everything was well organized, and we always felt like we had enough time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Another thing we really appreciated was the comfortable, air-conditioned van. Visiting in July, the strong A/C made a huge difference and kept everyone comfortable during the drive between destinations. If you’re visiting Costa Maya and looking for an excursion that combines history, beautiful scenery, great food, and outstanding service, this is the one to book. A big thank you to Erick for making our day so memorable. We would absolutely do this tour again!

This was a very chill excursion for us. We had our guide show us the main points of the ruins so we were there for only about 45 to 50 minutes because we wanted more time at the lagoon. Then we headed to the Bacalar Lagoon. The food at the lake was AMAZING, AUTHENTIC and FRESH. (except for the chips, they joked they were from Costco😄). We had tacos and drinks here and played in the water. The water here is beautiful. My pictures do not do it justice. It's very clean and a see through blue. You can kayak here or just jump from their pier. It's definitely something to see!

Joel was an experienced and professional guide. He shared his experience living in this area for his entire life and seeing it develop in the last few decades due to tourism. He and Miguel, our driver, were most accommodating, informative, and helpful. We were fortunate enough to be the first tour at Chacchoben that morning and got to see the site when it was empty! The lagoon visit that followed was relaxing and enjoyable. A few of us kayaked and some swam. We each had four tacos for lunch and several drink options. Excellent experience!

This was a good excursion. The guides were nice, and as described, the ruins are far, over an hour drive each way. The ruins are cool but you are only there for a little bit. The blue lagoon was very cool though! Got served a seemingly authentic meal, and enjoyed water and drinks! That was by far the high lite! It was a very light lunch though so pack more if you eat a good amount. Also, the water the supply are the little water bottles so if you drink a lot, bring your own! Over all, I would recommend, but wouldn’t go back to the ruins.

Rosie was an amazing guild and very informative. Perfect about of time at each location. Food was good.

This was a really enjoyable excursion, but the absolute best part of the trip was our guide, Yoshi, and our driver, Ozzy—they truly made the experience memorable! Yoshi was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly patient. He brought the Mayan history and culture to life during the Chacchoben ruins tour and took the time to thoughtfully answer every question. You could tell he genuinely enjoyed sharing his knowledge, which made the experience so much richer. Ozzy was equally amazing behind the scenes, making sure everyone was comfortable throughout the day. He carried a big cooler stocked with cold water so everyone stayed hydrated in the heat, which was such a thoughtful touch. And the unexpected highlight? Stopping at the Pineapple Village, where Ozzy got us to try the best pineapple I have ever had—absolutely unforgettable! After exploring the Mayan temples, lunch was a real treat. The tacos and horchata were delicious and exactly what we needed after the morning tour. Kayaking on the beautiful Bacalar Lagoon was a lot of fun and a lovely way to end the day—though our kayak unfortunately started taking on water, which put a slight damper on that part of the experience. Overall, this was a very good excursion, made exceptional by the warmth, care, and enthusiasm of Yoshi and Ozzy. Cheers to both of them for making our Costa Maya day so special!

The One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon was an amazing experience. The ruins were fascinating, and our certified guide made the history come alive with great explanations. Bacalar Lagoon was absolutely stunning—the water colors are unreal and it was the perfect place to relax after exploring the ruins. Everything was well-organized and ran smoothly. Highly recommend this tour if you want a mix of culture and natural beauty in one day

Bring water shoes! The deck is hot at the lagoon and there is a lot of limestone. Food and service was excellent.

This was our favorite excursion by far!!! We loved every second of it. Our guides, Rosie and Edgar did a fantastic job! They were so kind and accommodating!