Bacalar is a magical town located 30 minutes from Chetumal, it is also known as the lagoon of 7 colors, which is the main attraction, thanks to the minerals and connections with the cenotes we can see this incredible spectacle of different shades in the lagoon.
On this adventure we will have the opportunity to visit different emblematic places of Bacalar such as the Cenote Negro, the Birds Island and the Pirate’s Canal, all this while you have a boat ride through the lagoon, in the Pirate’s Canal you will have time to go down into the water and swim. During the boat ride you will have snacks and drinks to have a better experience.
We will then visit Fort San Felipe, where we will have time to explore the place and where you will discover the history behind this monument built in the 18th century.
Don't think twice and venture with us to discover this magical place full of places to visit and learn about its incredible history!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Boat Tour in Bacalar Lagoon (snacks and drinks on board)
✔ Lunch with 1 drink (soda or beer)
✔ Visit to Pirate´s Canal (free time to swim)
✔ Boxlunch on board, 2 bottles of water
✔ Visit to Cenote Negro and Birds Island
✔ Round Transportation (from hotels listed)
✔ Guided visit to San Felipe Fort
✖ Preservation Tax ($28 USD per person, cash only)
✖ More beverages in the restaurant and Souvenirs
Pickup Locations
1. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort
2. Ocean Maya Royale
3. Grand Riviera Princess
4. Ocean Riviera Paradise
5. The Reef Playacar
6. Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
7. Sandos Playacar
8. Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
9. Bahia Principe Grand Tulum
10. Iberostar Waves Quetzal
11. Bahia Principe Grand Coba
12. Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort
13.
14. Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
15. BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
16. Barcelo Maya Palace
17. Unico Hotel Riviera Maya
18. Barcelo Maya Caribe
19. Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
20. Barcelo Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
Additional Info: In some hotels in downtown and Airbnb´s we can not provide pickups for this reason we assign meeting points, contact us to confirm if we can pick you up:
Playa del Carmen: Plaza las Perlas
Playacar: For some hotels in these areas pickups are in Starbucks Plaza Playacar, outside The Reef Playacar and bus stop outside Sandos Playacar.
Tulum: Starbucks Tulum DT (next to Dominos Pizza).
The pickup time is set according to your location (pickups are between 06:20 - 08:00 am), the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we can not provide the service.
Itinerary
1
Bacalar
In Bacalar you will have time to explore, a bout tour in the lagoon to visit the emblematic places and know about the history, places that you will visit are: Pirate´s Canal, Birds Island and Cenote Negro, you can swim in the calm waters of Pirate´s Canal and enjoy a time to marvel you.
Also you will get a lunch in Bacalar restaurant
Duration: 5 hours
2
Fuerte San Felipe Bacalar
You will have a guided visit to this amazing structure to know about it history
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Know about the Cenote Negro in Bacalar Lagoon
4
Depend on the season you can see different kind of birds like flamingos (April to July are the best months to visit this place)
5
Discover this incredible place with different hidden stories.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour can be more than 13 hours due your hotel location and traffic
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
• In Laguna de Bacalar it is not allowed to use sunscreen to protect the stromatolites
• Bring Extra Cash
