Bacalar Centro Travel Guide
Bacalar
Visit Bacalar Centro
Popular places to visit
Fort of San Felipe
You can find out about the history of Bacalar with a visit to Fort of San Felipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park
Explore the great outdoors at Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park, a lovely green space in Bacalar. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Cenote Cocalitos
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenote Cocalitos during your travels in Bacalar. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Cenote Azul
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenote Azul during your travels in Bacalar. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Cenote Esmeralda
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenote Esmeralda during your travels in Bacalar. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Sunrise by Paddle or Kayak with Floating Picnic
Bacalar: 3-hr Pontoon Boat Tour with Beach Club + Kayaks
Sailing Tour through the Laguna de los Siete Colores
Pontoon Tour - Visit the Pirate Channel, Cenotes and Islands.
Bacalar Lagoon Sailing Tour with Open Bar and Mexican Lunch
Top hotels in Bacalar Centro
The Yak Lake House Hostal Bacalar
Tierra Maya Hotel Spa & Sanctuary
"Very nice place clean and they take good care of you and your needs"
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Casa aura
"Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Continental breakfast was delicious. A short taxi to centro under 100 pesos"
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Papitos Bacalar Hotel and Marina
"No hot water in the showers. We understood they are cabins, not hotel rooms, so we expected that. We got the ensuite King size bed room for 1 night. The room was comfortable, bed comfortable, a charming cabin with an outdoor lovely deck with chairs and a table. The room has a partial view of the ..."
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hotel Naomi
"Many shops nearby within walking distance , easy check out just leave drop off the key in the black mailbox they have, the girls that cleaned the room left it spot less, if your looking for a place just to lay down and sleep with no frills this is the hotel for you."
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Amainah Bacalar Hotel Boutique - Adults Only
"The hotel is very beautiful, very modern. The architectural details are interesting but not always practical. For example, there are many steps that, on the one hand, are steep, on another hand, are shallow, making walking difficult even for healthy people. As my husband arrived with a recently broken ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bacalar Centro
Mario Villanueva Madrid
While visiting Mario Villanueva Madrid, you might make a stop by sights like Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar.
Magisterial
If you're spending some time in Magisterial, Municipal Spa of Bacalar and Cenote Negro are top sights worth seeing.
Diego Rojas Zapata
While Diego Rojas Zapata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cenote Negro and Municipal Spa of Bacalar.
Benito Juárez
While Benito Juárez isn't home to many top sights, Fort of San Felipe and Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Luis Donaldo Colosio
While there might not be top attractions in Luis Donaldo Colosio, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Fort of San Felipe.
