It is a lagoon of 7 colors that amazes all your senses thanks to the combination of its fine white sand together with its crystalline water and the different shades that it has.
The name Bacalar comes from the Mayan name Bakhalal which means a place where heaven is born.
Located in the state of Quintana Roo about 40 km from Chetumal you can find this famous tourist attraction recognized worldwide, in recent years it has become an important destination for its, landscapes and relaxed atmosphere that this place offers.
if you are looking to go out and enjoy yourself with that special person or with your family to relax and connect a little with Mother Earth, this is the perfect destination for you.
What to do in Bacalar?
One of the main attractions, besides the 7-color lagoon, is the cenotes. Among the most outstanding are the following:
Cenotes in Bacalar
Inside the Bacalar lagoon, there are 3 different cenotes that actually consist of a circular cavern that has a lagoon inside and one more that is outside the lagoon.
Cenote Cocalitos Bacalar
It has swings and hammocks inside the lagoon where you can listen to the birds singing while you relax and read a good book.
Cenote bruja or Cenote negro Bacalar
It has a diameter of 130 meters and a depth ranging from medium meters to almost 100 meters, is surrounded by abundant vegetation, and in this cenote, you can do activities such as diving, snorkeling, and paddleboarding.
Cenote Esmeralda Bacalar
It has a water eye through which the water flows into the lagoon.
Cenote Azul Bacalar
It is 200 meters wide and 90 meters deep here you can practice canoeing, on the shore is located a restaurant, famous for offering seafood products.
How to get to Bacalar?
If you are in Playa del Carmen, I recommend you to take the ADO bus to Bacalar, this will leave you near the town and the lagoon where the most relevant tourist attractions are located, do not worry that mobility is very simple in the area you can really walk to move or if you feel with an adventurous spirit renting a bicycle is always an excellent option, Since you can enjoy the fresh breeze of the place and generate that desired connection with our mother earth.
Where to stay in Bacalar?
If you want the complete experience in the lagoon, it is essential that you stay in, Habitas Bacalar really offers you “a home in the lagoon” since it has rooms attached to the lagoon as well as the Mayan Jungle which makes this an unparalleled experience.
With all the necessary amenities for this adventure, since it has activities directly in the lagoon such as foil boards, paddle boarding, and Crystal Kayaking super recommended to really appreciate the beauty, both inside and outside the Bacalar lagoon, it is important to mention travelers to avoid using sunscreen inside the lagoon as this directly affects the ecosystem. If you want to read more about this place click here.
To complement your experience in this place you have to go out to know the restaurants that are around the lagoon and ask for Xtabentún, is a liquor of Mayan origin that is produced in Yucatan, it is made from honey from bees fed with the flower of Xtabentún hence its name.
For the dishes, I recommend Yucatecan and Belizean food to really appreciate the flavor of this region.
As you can see there are many experiences that will leave incredible memories during your stay in Bacalar enjoy the beautiful lagoon of the 7 colors and share with us your experience.
