Self-Guided-Tours

All activities listed are Self-Guided.  Each requires little advance planning. We supply directions and maps when needed.  Between snorkeling, beach combing and kayaking and these self guided tours,  there's plenty to do during your stay.  But make sure to leave yourself time to do NOTHING on one of the Costa Maya's best beaches. For visits to the Ruins and the Sian Ka'an Biosphere, we recommend taking a "to-go" lunch. Just give us 15 minutes notice so we can accommodate you.  Prefer a guide?  Contact Mayan Beach Garden for guide services.

Self Guided Activity
Travel time
Activity Time
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Visit the ruins of Kohunlich, Dzibanche and optional Kinichna

If time is short, we recommend seeing them in the order listed as Kohunlich is a ruin not to be missed. 
2:30
All day
Maya Ruin of Kohunlich
Chacchoban Ruins - passing through the pineapple villiage  of Pedro Santos.

Optional activities along the way - stop at KM 5 handicrafts and local salsas and preserves and visit to  the Butterfly House (Casa de Mariposa) making a full day.
1:15
1/2 day
Maya Ruin of Chacchoben

Town of Bacalar, Lunch and swim at the Balniario, take a boat tour to the Mayan Mud and cenote and visit the Fort (closed on Mondays).  The Balniario has areas to enjoy a packed lunch.

1:30
Full day
Bacalar Map

Snorkel Punta Placer -- only 800 meters walk down the beach. Shore snorkel.  Marcia takes people snorkeling 2-3 times a week. 

15 minute walk one way - and snorkel as long as you want

full day when doing both activities
Sargent Major swimming around elkhorn coral
Sian Ka'an snorkel to a shipwreck.  The Rough road makes a vehicle with high clearance recommended--4 wheel drive not necessary, large tires a plus. Don't forget to take a picture of our map before you go.

1:15 each way

full day when doing both activities
Shipwreck at Tampalam
Sian Ka'an snorkel to a shipwreck and boogie board beach.  The Rough road makes a vehicle with high clearance recommended--4 wheel drive not necessary, large tires a plus. Do't forget to take a picture of our map before you to.
1:15 each way
full day when doing both activities
Large waves at Tampalam beach in the Sian Ka'an
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