Puerto Morelos Trip Overview
Off the beaten track adventure! Take a trip to the magic town of Bacalar and discover pirate history in the lagoon of seven colors.
The magic town of Bacalar to the south of Cancun is a hidden piece of paradise with glorious natural landscapes and a fascinating history. In comfortable air conditioned transportation, you’ll make your way to Bacalar with an expert guide and everything you need for a terrific day trip from Cancun.
Following the path of the ancient Maya and the pirates of the Mexican Caribbean, you’ll enjoy a boat tour of Bacalar and its freshwater lagoon of seven colors. Enjoy swimming in the cool waters of two cenotes and a delicious local lunch. Guide and round-trip transportation included.
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Duration: 13 hours
Starts: Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Off the beaten track adventure! Take a trip to the magic town of Bacalar and discover pirate history in the lagoon of seven colors.
The magic town of Bacalar to the south of Cancun is a hidden piece of paradise with glorious natural landscapes and a fascinating history. In comfortable air conditioned transportation, you’ll make your way to Bacalar with an expert guide and everything you need for a terrific day trip from Cancun.
Following the path of the ancient Maya and the pirates of the Mexican Caribbean, you’ll enjoy a boat tour of Bacalar and its freshwater lagoon of seven colors. Enjoy swimming in the cool waters of two cenotes and a delicious local lunch. Guide and round-trip transportation included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake Bacalar, Bacalar Mexico
The name most likely derives from Mayan ‘b’ak halal,’ meaning ‘surrounded by reeds,’ the name of the locality attested at the time of the 16th century arrival of the Spanish. Bacalar is also the name of the lagoon, Bacalar Lagoon on the east side of the town.
Bacalar was a city of the Maya civilization in pre-Columbian times. This was the first city in the region which the Spanish conquistadores succeeded in taking and holding in 1543. In 1545, Gaspar Pacheco established the Spanish town here with the name Salamanca de Bacalar. The region of the southern half of what is now Quintana Roo was governed from Bacalar, answerable to the Captain General of Yucatán in Mérida.
After the town was sacked by pirates in the 17th century, the Fortress de San Felipe Bacalar was completed in 1729, and may still be visited today. In 1848, Bacalar had a population of about 5,000 people. In 1848 during the Caste War of Yucatán, the rebellious Chan Santa Cruz Maya conquered the town. It was not retaken by the Mexicans until 1902
Duration: 5 hours
