Costa Maya Cruise Port Guide: Why A Local Tour is the BEST option!
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We had to beat the clock to get back to the ship by 3:30.
Chakoban is intimate, mysterious, and buried deep in the jungle.
It's arguably the most beautiful body of water you can visit from this port.
Going on a tour and choosing local really worked for us.
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Most cruisers in Costa Maya, Mexico get stuck in the "tourist trap" port complex, but we decided to break out. In this episode of Port Lowdown, we take you on a whirlwind independent tour to two of Mexico's best hidden gems: the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and the breathtaking Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors). We answer the big questions: Is it safe to book a local tour? Will you make it back to the ship on time? And how do you navigate the "maze-like" port to find the taxis? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:17 Port Basics 5:24 Tour Company – Toucan Tours 6:39 Chacchoben Mayan Ruins 8:24 Bacalar Lagoon 10:43 Return / Conclusion LINKS: Toucan Tours (Get Your Guide) https://getyourguide.tpo.mx/JX2yEhJ5 Check your ship's docking schedule here to see how busy the port will be: • Cruise Mapper: https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/costa-maya-port-455 • Cruise Timetables: https://www.cruisetimetables.com/costa-maya-mexico-cruise-ship-schedule.html ***************** Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping us bring more port information and independent excursion to you. ***************** ***************** Finding value and getting some tips from our videos? Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates. 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo 🫶 Connect with us Web: http://www.portlowdown.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 #theportlowdown #CostaMaya #CruiseTips #Bacalar #Chacchoben #CruiseVlog