Top Costa Maya Hiking Tours

The first place to visit in the Bacalar Lagoon is “Cenote Esmeralda”, where you’ll be amazed by the different shades of blue and understand why the Bacalar Lagoon is frequently referred as the 7 colors lagoon. Our next stop is “Cenote Cocalitos”, home of stromatolites, that are known as living stones and are considered the oldest form of life in the planet. The third point to enjoy will be “Black Cenote” which is an open sky cenote and also the deepest point of the lagoon. The final spot to is the Pirate Channel, as you’ll be explained that day, pirates used to enter Bacalar by using this channel to steal local precious wood. You’ll also have a beautiful view of the different shades of blue of the Lagoon.

Two of our favorite places in a single day. As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, travel through history from the Mayans to the pirates. Start your adventure in one of the least explored archeological sites in the Maya Zone that date back to 200 BC. and let yourself be surprised by the incredible monuments, flora and fauna that the jungle has to offer you. After visiting the jungle and the Mayan city of Chacchoben, we will go to the Bacalar lagoon, a famous haven for pirates, where you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven-color lagoon. Take a short break eating some delicious fajitas with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon or just enjoy the breeze and incredible landscape. We recommend this tour if you visit Costa Maya for the first time.

This combination tour mixes the thrill of riding all terrain vehicles with a relaxing beach excursion for a full day of fun and adventure. Get off the beaten path on your ATV—you’ll ride down jungle roads, beaches, and on paved streets. After the ride, set up shop at the beach club and enjoy an expansive lunch buffet, lounge chairs, and unlimited nonalcoholic drinks.

Adventure to the unique site of Kohunlich, once the center of commerce and politics of the region. This is a less visited site but it is probably the most important for archaeologists as it has a original style of achitecture and many different buildings open to the sight. Admire the monumental masks portraying the ancient royalty of the clasical maya period. Immerse in the lush jungle of corozo trees and amazing tropical trees. Great opportunity to see wildlife.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

Bacalar is one of our favorite places!. As soon as your cruiseship arrives to Costa Maya Port, take part of our adventure at the Seven Color Lagoon or Bacalar. A famous old haven for pirates where now you can relax, swim or enjoy a kayak ride in the refreshing waters of the seven color lagoon. This experience take place in the second largest lagoon in Mexico that offers magnificent shades of blue on sunny days. Join our amazing kayak tour to the springs and creeks of the Seven Color Lagoon and take a short hike through the jungle. The place is perfect for kayaking and swimming or simply relax eating some delicious fajitas with your favorite drink at the edge of the lagoon enjoying the breeze and incredible landscape. Bacalar is definitely a must if you are at Costa Maya! We recommend this tour if you are an adventurer or just looking to relax away of the crowds.

Karlita’s Kitchen cooking class is a unique opportunity to spend a few hours with Karlita to learn the essentials of how to prepare authentic Mexican dishes. Karlita was born and raised in the cultural and culinary center of Mexico, Michoacán. Her passion for food, and dedication to quality has earned her an excellent reputation for creating delicious, authentic dishes, using fresh, natural ingredients. This is a must-do unique experience if you want to have fun and learn from a master of traditional Mexican cuisine. Spaces are very limited and sell out early, so make sure to book well in advance. Classes are held in a private outdoor garden patio with excellent ventilation. We have reduced class size to a maximum of 4 for adequate distancing. And all expected sanitary and safety measures can be counted on at Karlita's Kitchen. Private classes can be arranged upon request.

You are free to go where you want, without a route or established schedules. You can drive on the road at 24 mi / h or you can get off the road and drive on the boardwalk by the sea and the beach. You can get to know the best restaurants and beach club in Mahahual, with your vehicle always by your side without having traffic or parking problems.

At Chacchoben mayan ruins you’ll be leaded by a professional local guide. We will walk in the jungle to explore and learn about the different structures of the mayan site such as: Temple 24, Plaza B, Gran Plaza, Gran Basamento, Los Gemelos, Las Vasijas and Templo Uno. This excursion also offers the possibility to learn about local plants and observe some species of local fauna, including birds and spider monkeys. At Bacalar lagoon the first place to visit is “Cenote Esmeralda”, where you’ll be amazed by the different shades of blue and understand why the Bacalar Lagoon is frequently referred as the 7 colors lagoon. The next point to enjoy will be “Black Cenote” which is an open sky cenote and also the deepest point of the lagoon. The final spot to explore is the Pirate Channel, as you’ll be explained that day, pirates used to enter Bacalar by using this channel to steal local precious wood.

This is a great way to relax away from the hustle of the cruise with a truly an amazing Caribbean beach. With unlimited drinks and snacks this 6 hours beach day will be one to remember.

ENJOY A BEACH DAY IN LOS ARRECIFES WITH THE BEACH CLUB FACILITIES WHERE YOU WILL HAVE A CAMASTRO AND A SHADOW IN FRONT OF THE SEA, WATER, SANITARY, WIFI, AND A WELCOME DAISY.

ENJOY A BEACH CLUB WITH ALL THE FACILITIES INCLUDED, OPEN BAR WITH NATIONAL BEERS AND PREPARED DRINKS, A SNACK (SANDWICH) TO SPEND A PLEASANT DAY IN OUR FACILITIES AND RELAX WITH THE TRANQUILITY OF THE SEA IN THE COSTA MAYA.