Five things to do in Bacalar

Written by Marcos Jurethzis

Nov 1, 2024 - #RivieraMaya #cancunmexico #vacation #summer #beachlife #travelgram

Five things to do in Bacalar

Bacalar is a beautiful place full of many activities you can do. This municipality is located in the south of Mexico; to be more precise, in the state of Quintana Roo. The site has numerous activities to enjoy the sun and the beach the Mexican Caribbean offers. The activities you can do in this destination are diverse; from swimming and snorkeling to camping and spending a beautiful evening under the moonlight and the sea breeze. Read on to find out more.

Bacalar, is a place with an endless number of activities

Bacalar is one of the most beautiful places in Quintana Roo, and in record time it became one of the favorite destinations for tourists, both for nationals and people from other countries. These tourists just want to spend their dream vacations in the Mexican Caribbean, and they look for this enigmatic place to fulfill it. It is worth mentioning that the municipality is located close to the state capital, being an adjacent neighbor of Chetumal.

Bacalar is also known as “Lagoon of the Seven Colors” and its name comes from the Mayan language. “Bakhalal” means ‘near or surrounded by reeds’. This municipality of Quintana Roo earned this name because it is a circular lagoon, with land extensions around it. The lagoon is shallow and most of the population can swim comfortably. It should not be forgotten that Bacalar has numerous ranches in the area.

Five activities available for everyone

Whether you are new to Bacalar or a frequent tourist, it is always necessary to make a few stops at these beautiful places the municipality harbors in its interior.

Visit the Seven Colors Lagoon
Visit some of the spas in the area.
Visit the fort of San Felipe
Snorkel at Cenote Azul (Blue Cenote)
Enjoy Mahahul Beach

These are some of the activities you can do in beautiful Bacalar, however, we must point out that there are many more. Don't forget that before doing any of these activities, you must make a budget, because although Bacalar is beautiful, it is also characterized as very expensive, especially in the lodging or hotels. Of course, you can also find posadas to stay at a lower-than-average price.

Do you need transportation or a tour to enjoy Bacalar? Contact us to enjoy one of the best tours on the peninsula, which includes passing by train and visiting different archaeological sites.