BACALAR
Bacalar, located in the south of Quintana Roo near Belize, has been a Pueblo Mágico since 2006. It is famous for its immense freshwater lake with turquoise waters, colored by its limestone bottom and its connections with underground rivers and open-air cenotes.
WHAT TO DO IN BACALAR?
Chill! Bacalar is the perfect city to relax.
A public pier located in the center is available to spread out your towel and swim.
The balnearios allow you to spend the day and rent palapas for shade.
Boat excursions: Boat excursions can be booked directly near the piers with locals. The tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Bird Island
- Pirate Canal
- Various cenotes
WHAT ARE STROMATOLITES?
These formations are the oldest form of life on the planet! They produce very large quantities of oxygen, which helps purify the lake.
They are also very fragile, which is why they are protected and we cannot walk next to them.
WHERE TO EAT IN BACALAR?
On the main square, you'll find many small local and Italian restaurants:
La Trattoria del 46: Italian restaurant where everything is homemade.
La Orden del Gallo: Good food, strategic location on the street side.
Don't forget to taste a marquesita in the evening on the central square.
GETTING TO BACALAR
We organize excursions to Bacalar every Thursday.
- From Playa Del Carmen: 3h30
- From Cancun: 4h30
- From Tulum: 2h30
- From Valladolid: 3h30
Kelly & Andres · 01/01/2025