⚠️ NOT AVAILABLE: Wednesdays for the protection and rest of the Bacalar Lagoon
BACALAR LAGOON EXCURSION
Discover the Magical Town of the Seven Colors from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya
Price per Person
$1,650 MXN
Book with only
$250 MXN
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Total Tour Price: $1,650 MXN
Deposit to Book: $250 MXN
Experience the magical town of Bacalar from Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya. Start at the Bacalar Fort and tourist sign, where you’ll discover its history as a pirate haven. Take a boat tour across the Bacalar Lagoon, Black Cenote, Emerald Cenote, and Cocalitos Cenote, observe American storks and roseate spoonbills at Bird Island, and enjoy a relaxing swim in waters purified by stromatolites at the Pirate’s Channel. All this and more in this full-day excursion!
🎯 Main Activities
- Visit to the Bacalar Fort
- Bacalar Tourist Viewpoint (Photos)
- Azul Cenote (Photos & Swimming)
- Boat tour (3 cenotes, Bird Island & Pirate’s Channel – 2.5 hours)
- Free time for meals
🎒 What’s Included
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel in Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum
- Guided boat tour across Bacalar Lagoon
- Admission tickets to Azul Cenote
- Meals (1 dish to choose from the menu indicated on the day of the tour)
ℹ️ General Details
- Meeting Point: Pick-up at your hotel or a designated nearby meeting point based on your accommodation.
- Duration: Approximately 14 hours.
- Guide: Bilingual (English / Spanish).
- What to bring?: Camera, comfortable clothing, swimwear, towel, sunglasses, biodegradable sunscreen, and extra cash for souvenirs or personal expenses.
⏱️ Trip Itinerary
- 6:00 am. – Departure from meeting point.
- 8:00 am. – Courtesy stop in Felipe Carrillo Puerto (15 minutes).
- 8:15 am. – Departure heading to Bacalar.
- 10:00 am. – Arrival in Bacalar (Activities begin).
- 4:00 pm. – Return trip back home / hotel.
💡 Bacalar Recommendations (Extra Tips)
- Use exclusively biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent to protect the fragile stromatolites and natural ecosystem of the lagoon.
- Bring an extra set of dry clothes for the return trip in the vehicle and wear comfortable water shoes or sandals that can get wet.
