The 15 best things to do in Costa Maya (November 2026)

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   1. Chacchoben & Bacalar Combo Excursion Costa Maya

   Outty Ranking90

   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 Bas. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 386 traveler reviews, 7h from $160, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Costa Maya Shore Excursion Chacchoben Day Trip

   Outty Ranking89

   When your cruise ship docks in the port of Costa Maya, embark on a 3.5-hour shore excursion to Chacchoben. Explore the ancient Mayan city, where mysterious pyramids and temples remained hidden until the late 20th century. Exceptional at 89/100, 4.8/5 from 1,223 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $64, free cancellation.

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   3. Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

   Outty Ranking88

   Chacchoben Mayan Ruins is the most popular and visited attraction for a day in Costa Maya. It is approximately an hour drive from Costa Maya Port. This site is just a few kilometers from the village of Chacchoben from wh. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.7/5 from 1,707 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $58, free cancellation.

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   4. Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

   Outty Ranking88

   You will meet your guide at a central location in Mahahual. From there, we will take you to the Chacchoben archaeological site where you will have a 1.5 hour guided tour with a native guide who will unveil the history of. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.9/5 from 245 traveler reviews, 4h from $80, free cancellation.

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   5. Bacalar – 7 Colors Lagoon Excursión Costa Maya

   Outty Ranking88

   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 s. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.8/5 from 508 traveler reviews, 5.5h from $135, free cancellation.

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   6. Snorkel Tour on the Costa Maya with experienced Guid

   Outty Ranking86

   Ven y descubre lo mejor del mar caribe; la segunda barrera de arrecife mas grande del mundo, ubicado enfrente de la Costa Maya. Te brindamos uno de los mejores servicios, durante tu estancia buscamos los servicios que re. Exceptional at 86/100, 4.9/5 from 180 traveler reviews, 2h from $36, free cancellation.

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   7. Costa Maya, snorkeling on the reef with fish, looking for turtles

   Outty Ranking85

   Come and enjoy an unforgettable snorkel with us, we are a company with experience in aquatic activities in the Mexican Caribbean, enjoy an hour submerged in a natural beauty, visit our reef lagoon where we will observe d. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.8/5 from 291 traveler reviews, 1.3h from $30, free cancellation.

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   8. Authentic Beachfront Mexican Cooking Class Cafe Jaguar Costa Maya

   Outty Ranking83

   Hands-On, full meal Mexican Cooking Class at Café Jaguar! Learn traditional Mexican cooking techniques to make guacamole, tacos and tortillas from scratch! Take home skills you can recreate in your own kitchen! Enjoy. Exceptional at 83/100, 5.0/5 from 155 traveler reviews, 2h from $79, free cancellation.

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   9. 2 Tank Dive (for certified divers)

   Outty Ranking82

   We have over 20 years of experience in scuba diving, and We have one simple philosophy, that is to teach divers through close guidance and provide the opportunities to get out and dive! Our equipment and our qualified a. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.9/5 from 136 traveler reviews, 4h from $95, free cancellation.

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    10. Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

    Outty Ranking82

    Travel through Maya history, from the ancient city of Chacchoben to the village that still carries its name and traditions today. Designed for cruise guests visiting Costa Maya, your journey begins near the cruise port. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.9/5 from 109 traveler reviews, 5.5h from $119, free cancellation.

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    11. chacchoben ruins and visit to the light house

    Outty Ranking82

    What this Costa Maya tour includes: - Round-trip transportation from the Costa Maya port in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles - A bilingual guide who will share fascinating insights into Mayan culture and the histo. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.8/5 from 173 traveler reviews, 4h from $75, free cancellation.

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    12. Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Bacalar Lagoon with Certified Guide

    Outty Ranking82

    Two of our favorite places in a single day. Travel through history from the ancient Maya to the pirates of Bacalar, combining two completely different sides of Costa Maya in one adventure. Discover Chacchoben, an ancien. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.6/5 from 398 traveler reviews, 5.5h from $120, free cancellation.

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    13. 3 Hour Costa Maya Snorkeling Adventure

    Outty Ranking81

    We have over 50 years combined experience working and living at the Great mesoamerican reef here in Mahahual Costa Maya. We offer expertise on environmental conditions, as well as flora and fauna in the area, and our tou. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.8/5 from 150 traveler reviews, 3h from $72, free cancellation.

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    14. Discovery Scuba Dive.

    Outty Ranking81

    We have over 20 years of experience in scuba diving, and We have one simple philosophy, that is to teach divers through close guidance and provide the opportunities to get out and dive! Our equipment and our qualified a. Exceptional at 81/100, 5.0/5 from 107 traveler reviews, 3h from $100, free cancellation.

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    15. Mahahual and Costa Maya Birdwatching

    Outty Ranking81

    Mahahual Ecotours’s owner Victor Rosales started working in tourism in 2006 as a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor, worked for 7 years in contact with tourist in the Scuba Diving world, not only in México but also worked in a. Exceptional at 81/100, 5.0/5 from 86 traveler reviews, 5h from $144, free cancellation.

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