Your adventure begins with transportation from Costa Maya, departing 1 hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. After an approximately 50-minute drive, arrive at Chacchoben village and meet a local Maya family who will welcome you into their community. Spend approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes with your hosts, getting a closer look at traditions that are still part of everyday life. Learn how traditional tortillas are made and try making your own, discover local ingredients and family recipes, and share time with your hosts as they introduce you to their culture. And no family visit would be complete without food. Enjoy an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared especially for your visit, including traditional tamales and dishes made with fresh local ingredients and Maya spices. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a little habanero sauce! After lunch, continue approximately 25 minutes to Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon for the second part of your day.

After your Mayan Experience, continue to the spectacular Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon, once a haven for pirates and today famous for its crystal-clear freshwater and beautiful shades of blue and turquoise. Spend approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes by the lagoon and enjoy it at your own pace. Take a refreshing swim, grab a kayak and explore the water, float on a tube, or settle into a lounger with your favorite drink while enjoying the breeze and views. After your time at Bacalar, sit back and relax on the approximately 1 hour and 10-minute return drive to Costa Maya Port, with your cruise schedule always kept in mind.