"Bacalar, Mexico" Bacalar by kyoub

Bacalar Travel Guide: 20 reviews and 40 photos

Laguna Bacalar

Bacalar is located at the southern end of the Quintana Roo Coast., 200 miles south of Cancun.
The second largest lake in Mexico is located here. The Laguna Bacalar is also called the "Lake of Seven Colors".
Fresh and salt waters mix, creating varying shades of turquoise and blue which contrast with the deep green jungle along the shore.

Shore

Back Entrance

Lush tropical gardens and lawns border the shores of Laguna Bacalar at the retreat where we stayed.
It sits among tropical shrubs, coco palms, and fruit trees. Orchids are hanging from the trees in baskets.
We also saw many birds here.

Hotel

We found it

After miles and miles of two lane highway, we finally see a sign that says Hotel...Rancho Encantado.
This is the place that we are looking for.
We park the car in the parking lot and walk several yards, past tropical foliage, coco trees, and several birds.
This must be slow season because we were the only ones around.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Away from the crowds
Cons:Spanish is spoken here
In a nutshell:A beautiful part of Mexico

Last visit to Bacalar: Nov 1996
Intro Written Jul 28, 2004
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Reviews (14)

Ruins Things to Do (3)

There are three very nice ruins that you can see in a day trip from the hotel. They have a van with driver and guide... more travel advice

Museum Off The Beaten Path (2)

There is a 17th century fort called Fort San Felipe. It was built by the spanish for protection from the pirates and... more travel advice

Drive Transportation (1)

We rented a car at the airport and drove ourselves. A guide did go along with us to the ruins because they are not well... more travel advice

Multihued Lagoons Things to Do (3)

You must see the beautiful 35-mile long body of water that is called the Lake of Seven Colors or Las Lagunas de Siete... more travel advice

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mvtouring Jan 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Looks stunning. Hoping to get to Mexico within the next 5 years.
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TheWanderingCamel Nov 6, 2009 at 5:43 PM

Looks like a great place for a getaway-from-it-all holiday - leyle
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scottishvisitor Aug 12, 2008 at 1:37 PM

The lake of seven colours is aptly named = what a pretty place to visit!!
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VeronicaG Mar 12, 2007 at 11:14 AM

Maybe a stay at a resort is our best course for a visit to Mexico--I've heard other stories such as yours about the police...
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matcrazy1 Feb 11, 2007 at 2:43 PM

Despite car burglary and corrupt police :-( I'd like to see this beautiful lake and stay at that rancho with murals and thatched-buildings.
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lou31 Jan 6, 2007 at 4:54 AM

Interesting place and I liked your tips. Pity about that spare tyre! Will read about the rest of your travels another time....Cheers!
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cbeaujean Mar 6, 2005 at 9:07 AM

a lagoon uneasy to forget!...paradisiac place between tulum and chetumal...