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Take an excursion to Mayan ruins

Highly recommended! Costa Maya is home to some of the best Mayan ruins you’ve probably never heard

of. Chachobben, Kohunlich and Dzibunte are all with an hour or two of Costa Maya cruise port, so easily
accessible on a day trip. What's best is you can visit these ruins with a fraction of the number of visitors

typically found at Mayan ruins near Cancun like Chichen Itza or Tulum.

You can retrace the steps of the ancient Mayans on a Costa Maya Mayan ruins tour to Chachobben as a

standalone trip or as a combo that also visits the famous Bacalar Lagoon. Experiencing this authentic
Mexican history close up is a thrill and something you’ll remember for years to come. If you want to know
more, check out this Guide To The Best Mayan Ruins Near Costa Maya.

Join a Bacalar Lagoon tour

Bacalar Lagoon is also known as the ‘Lagoon of Seven Colors’ because of the endless shades of blue you

can see in it when the sun shines. It’s the perfect day trip for anyone who loves water activities, such as
kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, or catamaran trips.

Bacalar Lagoon is around an hour inland from Costa Maya cruise port and is one of the most popular

places to visit in this part of Mexico. So check out our selection of Bacalar Lagoon excursions and get
ready to be wowed!

The most affordable option is to kayak the lagoon, which is amazing. And, our favorite way to
experience Bacalar is on a pontoon boat with lunch included.

Snorkel or dive the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

The Caribbean coast of Mexico is world-famous for its diving and snorkeling. And Costa Maya is a great
place to experience the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you’re a snorkel novice or a diving

master, there are [snorkel and diving excursions] to suit you. After all, who’d want to miss out on seeing the
world’s second-largest barrier reef up close?

One of the most popular options is this short turtle snorkel excursion. If you're ready to breathe

underwater, but you've never done it before, this is the opportunity! Our expert guides will carefully teach
you the basics in the comfort of shallow waters you can stand in before heading out to experience a 45
minute shallow reef dive. This Discovery Dive is great even if you don't have a diving certification or any

prior experience.