THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Explore a 1.5-hour guided tour through Chacchoben’s Mayan temples, then float through Bacalar’s layered blues at cenotes and the Pirate Channel on a full-day combo from Costa Maya. Expect jungle walks, historic context, and several swim stops.
Explore a 1.5-hour guided tour through Chacchoben’s Mayan temples, then float through Bacalar’s layered blues at cenotes and the Pirate Channel on a full-day combo from Costa Maya. Expect jungle walks, historic context, and several swim stops.
Book with Chac Ek Costa Maya
Book directly with Chac Ek Costa Maya for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Chac Ek Costa Maya · Bacalar, Quintana Roo
A half-day begins before the heat peaks as the van threads out of Costa Maya and the jungle tightens around the road. At Chacchoben the canopy parts to reveal low limestone plazas and stepped temples—stone terraces and worn stucco that still hold the geometry of a city that rose circa 300 AD. A local guide moves through the site with practiced cadence, pointing out Temple 24, Gran Plaza and Templo Uno while the forest leans in: howler calls, quick flashes of motmot feathers, and the distant clatter of branches where spider monkeys might pass.
moderate.
7 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition who can walk on uneven ground and handle short swims.
The excursion is approximately 7 hours and includes round-trip transport from Costa Maya, a 1.5-hour guided visit to Chacchoben, stops at Bacalar cenotes, lunch, snacks, bottled water, and entrance fees.
No—paths are relatively short but uneven; expect low-intensity walking over stone and some jungle trail sections.
Yes—swimming is allowed at designated cenotes; follow the guide’s safety briefing and use provided lifejackets where recommended.
Basic facilities exist at tourist sites; the tour notes stroller access and infant seats are available, but accessibility is limited on archaeological uneven surfaces.
Chacchoben was a regional Mayan center active from around 300 AD, while Bacalar’s channel later became a strategic entry point for pirates and loggers during the colonial period.
Bacalar’s water quality is sensitive—use reef-safe products, avoid soaps in cenotes, and respect local limits on boat traffic to protect stromatolites and aquatic plants.
Chac Ek Costa Maya operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Chac Ek Costa Maya
Book directly with Chac Ek Costa Maya for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now