Private Tour of the Lagoon of Bacalar
Bacalar, Mexicoby Bacalareando Tours Bacalar
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
It can be customized for all kinds of special occasions, parties, relaxation, birthdays. The tour allows you to choose the best schedule according to your plans and within the route choose where to swim only in the allowed places (Do not give up. Customize the music, personality and times at each stop according to your preferences. In addition, enjoy special services such as paddleboarding, high-speed wifi, inflatables and googles to make your tour a complete experience.
What's included
- Inflatables
- Photo and video with drone
- Paddleboarding
- Beer and tequila
- Bottled water
- Googles
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Seasonal fruit
- Towel
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
15 min
Bacalar Black Cenote, also known as Witch Cenote, is an impressive natural formation that stands out for its dark and deep waters, reaching more than 100 meters deep. Its color is due to the contrast between the rocky bottom and the dense underwater vegetation. It is an emblematic stop during boat tours, ideal for taking photos and admiring its beauty from the surface. For safety and conservation reasons, swimming is not allowed at this site, so the visit is limited to a visual stop from the boat. Still, its imposing presence makes it one of the most enigmatic points of the Laguna de Bacalar.
- 2
Stop 2
15 min
The Emerald Cenote is a natural gem located inside the Laguna de Bacalar. Its name comes from the intense emerald green color that characterizes it, the result of the mixture of minerals and groundwater streams that emerge in this area. It is a point of great depth that creates a striking contrast with the turquoise waters that surround it. During boat tours, you stop to admire its beauty and learn about its ecological importance, as here is one of the water eyes that feed the lagoon. However, for safety and preservation, swimming is not allowed at this site. The visit is limited to watching it from the boat.
- 3
Cenote Cocalitos
15 min
The Cenote Cocalitos, known as the "Sanctuary of the Stromatolites", is one of the most emblematic natural jewels of Bacalar. Its shallow and crystal clear waters allow us to observe closely these millennia-old formations, considered the oldest living organisms on the planet. However, due to its fragility and to preserve this unique ecosystem, swimming is prohibited in the areas where the stromatolites are found. Therefore, during the boat tours of the Laguna de los Siete Colores, Cocalitos is a stop to admire from the boat, without the possibility of entering the water in that specific area. This measure seeks to protect and conserve this natural treasure for future generations.
- 4
Stop 4
30 min
Just a few meters from Cenote Cocalitos, boat tours make a stop in a low and crystal clear area of the Laguna de Bacalar, ideal for swimming and relaxing. This swimming spot stands out for its shallow waters, sandy bottom and characteristic turquoise color that gives its name to the Seven Colors Lagoon. It is a safe and perfect place to dive, float or just enjoy the scenery. Unlike other deeper or more delicate points, swimming is allowed here, making it one of the most anticipated moments of the tour.
- 5
Stop 5
20 min
Bird Island is a small island located within the Bacalar Lagoon, known for being a natural sanctuary where various species of birds, such as herons, pink spatulas and cormorants, inhabit and nest. Its dense vegetation and tranquility make it a key point for bird watching and contemplation of the local ecosystem. During boat tours, a stop is made in front of the island to admire it from the boat, as for conservation reasons it is not allowed to descend or swim in this area. It is a protected space that highlights the natural wealth of Bacalar.
- 6
Stop 6
45 min
The Pirate Canal is one of Bacalar’s most iconic destinations, Quintana Roo. This natural canal connects the Laguna de Bacalar with the Río Hondo and owes its name to the stories of privateers who, during colonial times, used this route to plunder the region. During boat tours, you sail through the canal, allowing visitors to appreciate its crystal clear turquoise waters and sandy bottom. Once on site, a stop is made where it is allowed to get off the boat to swim and enjoy the surroundings. The shallow waters and gentle current make this place an ideal place to relax.
Meeting and pickup
Coastal corner 12th Street, inside Villa Corsario, on the pier ask for Captain Memo de Bacalareando.
We will pick you up anywhere within a radius of 2 km from Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
End point
Coastal corner 12th Street, inside Villa Corsario, on the pier ask for Captain Memo de Bacalareando.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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