Maya Village, Traditional Lunch & Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon

Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise arrives at Costa Maya Port. Enjoy the 50-minute drive to Chacchoben village, where you’ll discover a living side of Maya culture. Meet a Maya family and step into their daily life, discovering traditions and knowledge passed down through generations. Learn how tortillas are made — then roll up your sleeves and make your own alongside your hosts. Gather around the table for a home-cooked traditional lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients, Maya spices and family recipes passed down through generations. Taste traditional tamales and, if you’re feeling adventurous, add some homemade habanero sauce. This is your chance to share traditions, flavors and stories with a Maya family and experience a side of Costa Maya beyond the usual tourist trail. After sharing stories and a meal with the wonderful family who welcomed you, continue on a scenic 25-minute drive to Bacalar’s Seven Color Lagoon, where a refreshing afternoon awaits.

Your adventure continues at Bacalar’s spectacular Seven Color Lagoon, where turquoise waters and incredible views welcome you for a refreshing afternoon of swimming, kayaking and relaxation. Spend your time exactly how you like: swim in the crystal-clear lagoon, grab a kayak and explore the water, float in a tube or simply stretch out on a lounger and take in Bacalar’s incredible shades of blue. When it’s time to slow down, enjoy refreshing drinks by the lagoon while soaking in the breeze and beautiful scenery. Guests 21 and older can also enjoy two included alcoholic drinks. Whether you choose to paddle, swim, float or simply relax, this is your time to enjoy one of the region’s most beautiful natural escapes before heading back to Costa Maya. Then sit back and relax on the just over one-hour drive back to Costa Maya, wrapping up an incredible day filled with Maya culture, family traditions, local flavors and the unforgettable waters of Bacalar.