Bacalar Lagoon

🌈 Bacalar Lagoon: the living watercolor of Yucatán

📍 Location

• Located in the state of Quintana Roo, in the very south of the Yucatán Peninsula, close to the border with the Belize.
• The village of Bacalar, peaceful and authentic, borders this spectacular stretch of fresh water.

🌊 Natural characteristics

• The lagoon measures approximately 42 km long and 4 km wide, which gives it the appearance of a tropical lake.
• It is powered by underground cenotes, which explains the exceptional purity of its waters.
• His nickname of seven-color lagoon comes from shades of blue and turquoise which vary according to depth, light and limestone bottoms.

🧬 Fragile and fascinating ecosystem

• There we find stromatolites, living limestone formations several billion years old, true biological fossils that are still active.
• The lagoon is home to a discreet fauna : freshwater fish, tropical birds, turtles, and sometimes iguanas on the banks.
• The ecosystem is extremely sensitive, which encourages sustainable management and the use of biodegradable products to preserve its beauty.

🚣‍♂️ Activities and experiences

• Boat excursions or in catamaran to explore the different points of interest: the Pirate Canal, the Cenote Negro, thebird island, the Cenote Esmeralda.
• Kayaking and paddleboarding at sunrise, for a silent immersion in the changing reflections of the water.
• Bathing in shallow, warm waters, often lined with wooden pontoons.
• Stargazing at night, with rare celestial clarity thanks to the absence of light pollution.

🏘️ Atmosphere of the village of Bacalar

• Bacalar is a quiet village, far from the crowds of Cancun or Tulum.
• There we find small eco-friendly hotels, the artisanal coffees, the local markets, and an atmosphere bohemian and relaxed.
• The Fort San Felipe, built in the 18th century to repel pirates, offers a panoramic view of the lagoon and a dive into colonial history.

✨ Why Bacalar is unforgettable

It is a place where nature paints without a brush, where silence becomes music, and where every reflection on the water tells an ancient story. Bacalar is poetic, peaceful and deeply regenerating — a sweet interlude in the tumult of the world.