Cancun Trip Overview
Bacalar is listed as one of the best magical towns for being a heavenly place. This magical place receives its name from the Mayan word bʼak halal, meaning “surrounded by reeds.” You can find small fishermen’s houses. In this place, you will be able to appreciate the 7 different shades of blue, which is why it is called the Seven Colors Lagoon. In this wonderful place, it is possible to swim, snorkel, dive, and take quiet boat rides. In addition, the bastions of the Fort of San Felipe, from where you can get one of the best views of this natural lagoon wonder, you can imagine the stories of the pirates, while its temples and squares offer a provincial atmosphere. It is also considered the gateway to the underwater caves of the Blue Cenote and interesting Mayan archaeological areas covered by the jungle.
Its waters are transparent and its white sand; where you can find fish, parrots, and scarlet macaws, as well as different cenotes and the site of the “abandoned ship”
Additional Info
Duration: 13 to 16 hours
Starts: Cancun, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Bacalar is listed as one of the best magical towns for being a heavenly place. This magical place receives its name from the Mayan word bʼak halal, meaning “surrounded by reeds.” You can find small fishermen’s houses. In this place, you will be able to appreciate the 7 different shades of blue, which is why it is called the Seven Colors Lagoon. In this wonderful place, it is possible to swim, snorkel, dive, and take quiet boat rides. In addition, the bastions of the Fort of San Felipe, from where you can get one of the best views of this natural lagoon wonder, you can imagine the stories of the pirates, while its temples and squares offer a provincial atmosphere. It is also considered the gateway to the underwater caves of the Blue Cenote and interesting Mayan archaeological areas covered by the jungle.
Its waters are transparent and its white sand; where you can find fish, parrots, and scarlet macaws, as well as different cenotes and the site of the “abandoned ship”
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cenote Azul 225, Bacalar 77516 Mexico
We will arrive at the blue cenote, a natural wonder located at the entrance of Bacalar, its view is incredible, surrounded by jungle and vegetation. Here you can enjoy a delicious breakfast. Afterward, after pampering your palate, get ready to take a dip in this beautiful cenote with crystal clear waters or simply rest to prepare for the next part of this excursion.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cenote Cocalitos, Castell de Sant Ferran, Mont Tossal Solo 5 Minutos del Cenote Azul, Bacalar 77500 Mexico
Our transportation will take us to another of Bacalar’s wonderful cenotes. It is a completely natural spa where you can enjoy the Bacalar lagoon, learn more about the stromatolites and also immerse yourself in a cenote. It is a place that must be taken care of and respected when visiting.
The Cocalitos is the Sanctuary of the Stromatolites in Bacalar and it is also a spa open to the general public and it contains these living fossils of more than 3,500 million years old that we must take care of and respect, as their function is very important and helps to keep the lagoon water clean.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bacalar, Bacalar, Yucatan Peninsula
We will admire a tour to the lagoon of the 7 colors of Bacalar, and then we will go to know many more cenotes that adorn this beautiful natural paradise.
Bacalar is not only beautiful, it is also the main entrance to many cenotes and caverns, so next, we will advance through the lagoon in our pontoon to visit impressive places such as: Cenote Esmeralda located inside the Bacalar Lagoon and which is considered its largest cenote, with an approximate depth of 40 meters, Cenote Cocalitos which has an incredible green area and a wonderful view of the lagoon, Isla Pájaros, an extension of land in the lagoon system where it is possible to observe various species of endemic birds, Canal de Los Piratas which as its name indicates, was formerly the channel that transited and where terrible battles of these famous characters took place and of course the beauty of the 7 Colors Lagoon.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bacalar, Bacalar, Yucatan Peninsula
Bacalar is a beautiful Magical Town that stands out for the beauty of its natural attractions, it is the perfect place for lovers of nature and tranquility as well as being full of history, adventure and culture.
You can see the artistic and cultural part of Bacalar in the Church of San Joaquín that dates back to the 18th century.
Get to know its Main Square with its typical central kiosk and its green spaces, it is the preferred place for meetings and rest and is the venue for local celebrations. And don’t forget to take a picture of yourself in the letters of BACALAR in the city center.
Enojy a delicious lunch at restaurant and a Panoramic visit to San Felipe Fort and Bacalar Lagoon.
Duration: 2 hours
