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15 Costa Maya Tours to Build a Day Around

38 tours  ·  from $20

The 15 best costa maya tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya - Meeting outside Costa Maya port
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

1.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Meet Costa Maya Toucan Tours just outside the port for an air-conditioned ride to Chacchoben, where guides such as Carlos and Eliseo explain the temples, Maya culture, and jungle life. Afterward, choose a 90-minute stop at Mahahual Beach before returning to the port.

“This was a great way to do an excursion without paying cruise ship prices. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The ruins were very interesting and the beach was beautiful!”

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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip - Meeting the guides at the archaeological site
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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

2.Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Chacchoben Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,109 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Top rated

Ride about an hour from Costa Maya to Chacchoben, where a local guide such as Ismael or Octavio explains pyramids, red temple pigment, and Mayan history. You get bottled water, about 90 minutes at the ruins, a gift-shop stop, and a carefully timed return to the port.

“We were EXTREMELY fortunate to have Ismael as our guide from the Costa Maya tour operator. Being a local farmer from the village, he was unbelievable in sharing his knowledge and made the experience so enjoyable! HIGHLY recommend!”

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Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya - Finding the meeting point beyond the port village
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Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

3.7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Costa Maya to Bacalar with an English-speaking guide such as Adan, Carol, Juan, or Leo. Cruise the seven-color lagoon by pontoon, swim near cenotes, hear pirate stories, enjoy fresh pineapple, drinks, and Mexican tacos, then return to the port with cruise timing in mind.

“We had the BEST day! I have been to Costa Maya 5 times and before this I would've told you it was my least favorite port. This excursion changed my opinion! Moises got us all set up, Julio was a fabulous driver who took care of anything we needed, and our captain Tony was amazing! Julio stopped and bought us a fresh pineapple that Tony prepared for us on the boat, they had chips, sodas, water and a bottle of Tequila for us to enjoy as well. Bacalar is just spectacular! Boat ride was so beautiful and informative. And the cenotes are so cool! We stopped to swim in a…”

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One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide - Walking through Chacchoben’s jungle ruins
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One Day Tour to Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon with a Certified Guide

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben with guides such as Erick, Yoshi, or Joel, then relax at Bacalar Lagoon. Expect about an hour of driving each way, Mayan history, kayaking, swimming, fajitas or tacos, aguas frescas, and a 220-pound single-kayak limit.

“There was two parts to the tour first visiting chacchoben and then the blue lagoon. Once we got to chacchoben we had 10 mins to go to the bathroom and then we got another 10 mins to go to bathroom when leaving. The only other free time we had there was for 10 mins during the tour to look around ourselves and take pictures, half of which it was raining so we were hiding under a tree. I was interested in the history but it felt like out tourguide talked too much that it took away from the experience. Other than the 10 mins free we had out tour guide…”

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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya - The drive to Chacchoben and the first temple walk
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Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

5.Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about seven hours with a small group visiting Chacchoben’s jungle ruins and Bacalar’s seven-color lagoon. Guides such as Juan Corona, Leo, Carol, and Frank lead the day, with air-conditioned transport, a boat ride, swimming, lunch, drinks, and fresh fruit included.

“Excellent tour with knowledgeable tour guide! We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend the combo tour. Enough time to do both from ship and get back on time.”

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Mahahual Snorkeling Adventure: Turtle Encounter - First stop: sandy bottom and hawksbill turtles
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Mahahual Snorkeling Adventure: Turtle Encounter

6.Mahahual Snorkeling Adventure: Turtle Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Spend about an hour snorkeling two shallow reef areas near Mahahual with a guide such as Neto or Victor. Look for hawksbill turtles over sandy grass beds, then inspect coral heads and tropical fish near the reef crest. Equipment, a boat ride, and small-group help are included.

“There were only 7 people on the tour, 5 of which were my family. It is a very safe fun activity. We did find 1 turtle and he was amazing. There is a whole shopping area with a beach which the dive shop is on. Show up early to find way better deals there. I recommend this tour 100%”

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Private beach, all inclusive. - Getting out of the cruise port takes patience
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Private beach, all inclusive.

7.Private beach, all inclusive.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Costa Maya’s cruise port for a private beach about 25 to 35 minutes away. Teresa and her team serve ceviche, guacamole, tacos, margaritas, and other drinks while you relax, kayak, or snorkel near a shallow reef. Expect rustic facilities, a confusing meeting point, and possible sargassum.

“Loved everything about it. My daughter and I were the sole people as far as the eye can see. Our hostess is a great cook. We enjoyed the whole experience!”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion - The 45-minute ride to the ruins
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

8.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Ride about 45 minutes from Mahahual to Chacchoben for a 1.5-hour guided visit with local guides such as Juan Corona, Rafael, Francisco, Leo, and Carol. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, drinks, snacks, and possible stops for fresh fruit or local hot sauce.

“There are no words. Simply the best, most professional company we have ever used. It was so intimate and informative.”

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Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles - Finding turtles, rays, and reef fish
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Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles

9.Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Meet at La Diosa del Mar in Mahahual for a small-group boat ride to Costa Maya’s reef. A guide such as Marcos, Cesar, Andre, or Taidor leads the snorkel, points out marine life, and takes GoPro photos. Turtle sightings are possible, but never guaranteed.

“We had an excellent snorkeling experience! It was just our family, and we got a guided tour of a coral reef not too far from the beaches. Our guide too photos for us. We got to see a sea turtle, an eel, and lots of cool fish and corals.”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village - The ride inland in an air-conditioned van
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village

10.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Travel from Puerto Costa Maya to Chacchoben with a local bilingual guide such as Carlos, Octavio, or Genesis. Walk among Maya temples, stop for honey pineapple and drinks, then pass through a traditional village. The tour lasts about four hours and returns you to the port.

“We enjoyed our personal tour of Chacchoben. Drinks provided on the van ride, and a stop for fresh fruit on the way back. Way better than a big group!”

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Salsa & Salsa cooking lessons + Beach day - Eric, Pancho, and the people who shape the afternoon
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Salsa & Salsa cooking lessons + Beach day

11.Salsa & Salsa cooking lessons + Beach day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

At a Costa Maya beach club, you’ll prepare fresh salsa and guacamole with an instructor such as Eric, enjoy chips and two hours of selected drinks, then have beach time and possibly a salsa lesson. The small-group experience lasts about four hours, but the dance portion can be inconsistent.

“Poncho’s Beach Bar was Awesome! Delicious food making and great hospitality by the staff and Poncho himself, we will definitely be back!”

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion - The 45-minute ride from the port
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

12.Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben in an air-conditioned van, then spend about two hours exploring restored Maya temples with a certified English-speaking guide. Guides such as Octavio, Rafael, Ismael, and Victor are known for lively cultural explanations. Expect jungle views, a small group, and a possible roadside fruit stop.

“The meeting place was a very long walk from the cruise ship. Octavio was a great guide and we learned a lot about the area. Overall we had a great tour.”

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Two tanks local diving for certified divers, SCUBA gear included - The first reef session
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Two tanks local diving for certified divers, SCUBA gear included

13.Two tanks local diving for certified divers, SCUBA gear included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Join Mar Adentro Diving in Mahahual for two boat-based scuba sessions on the local reef. Certified divers receive gear, bottled water, and guidance from a small crew. The sites are only minutes offshore, and guides such as Brenda, Patrick, Rickie, and Sebastian have helped guests feel at ease.

“This dive was one of my least favorite. The water was very cloudy on both dives. This dive company takes you about 5 mins off shore on both dives. I understand visible of the water is out of their control, but the process of getting gear, loading the boat, putting on gear and diving into the water was complete CHAOS. When assign your equipment they tell you remember the number on the equipment. They take the equipment to the boat, you get on the boat to your assigned equipment number. Unless there is two with the same number and then good luck making sure the equipment fits properly. We could…”

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2 Tank Dive (for certified divers) - Guides who pay attention to newer certified scuba users
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2 Tank Dive (for certified divers)

14.2 Tank Dive (for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Doctor Dive Costa Maya for a four-hour, two-tank scuba trip along the Meso-American Barrier Reef. Guides such as Luca, Antonio, Charlie, and Cesar work with newer and experienced certified divers. Tanks, water, and soft drinks are included, while full equipment rents for $25.

“Luca was grrat. IM an old guy and they accomadated me moving more slowly. Great dive experience . Hung out with eagle ray close up”

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CHACCHOBEN Ruins and BACALAR Lagoon Boat Excursion from Costa Maya - Walking through Chacchoben’s Maya ruins
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CHACCHOBEN Ruins and BACALAR Lagoon Boat Excursion from Costa Maya

15.CHACCHOBEN Ruins and BACALAR Lagoon Boat Excursion from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Costa Maya to Chacchoben for a guided walk among Maya temples, then cruise Bacalar Lagoon by pontoon boat. Guides such as Jhoana, Ivan, Charlie, and Octavio have earned praise for friendly service, fresh fruit, photos, and careful timing. Tacos, drinks, and swimming round out this six-hour outing.

“Trip time to the ruins was long (1 hr) our guide Ivan was polite and knowledgeable but he deferred to another guide at the temple which became awkward at the end of the tour people didn’t know if we were supposed to tip her separately - trip time to the lagoon was also very long (1 hr) the weather was very windy and cold there should be some kind of other option or activity when weather turns bad - was obvious this tour operator did not own the pontoon boat we ended up on - despite the weather they insisted on crossing the lagoon anchoring up to have lunch which…”

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