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Two people in bikinis standing in shallow turquoise water at a beach with boats in the background. 1
A person swinging on a swing over water with trees in the background. 2
An aerial view of a coastal area with a large lake, a road, and surrounding greenery. 3
A man in a swimming pool on a boat, with other people swimming in the background. 4
Two people in a turquoise sea with a beach and greenery in the background. 5
By Travelity Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,625 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 17h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Travel to Bacalar for a full-day shared experience built around freshwater beauty, relaxed town charm, local flavour, and scenic lagoon views. This tour is ideal for travellers who want to discover a quieter side of Quintana Roo, far from the busy beach areas and closer to the calm landscapes that make Bacalar so special.

    The day begins with shared pickup by bus or minibus and a box lunch during the morning route before arriving in Bacalar. Once in town, travellers will enjoy breakfast with local-style options such as Mexican eggs, chicken chilaquiles, eggs with chaya, hotcakes, a fresh fruit bowl, or other available dishes.

    From there, the experience moves through Bacalar’s most representative highlights: swimming at Cenote Azul, relaxing at Balneario Mármol, enjoying a pontoon ride across the famous Lagoon of the Seven Colours, seeing ancient stromatolites, visiting San Felipe Fort, and stopping at the colourful Bacalar letters before returning to Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

Activity location

  • Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Excursion to Magical town of Bacalar and its Colourful Lagoon

  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00
Price details
฿2,148.97 x 1 Adult฿2,148.97
Paid at activity฿1,476.50
Total
Price is ฿3,625.47
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch with one dish of your choice from the available options: deviled fish fillet, fish fillet with garlic mojo, grilled fish fillet, or breaded chicken fillet
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Bacalar letters photo spot
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    Travel in panoramic buses or minibuses with air conditioning
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shared pickup transport service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to San Felipe Fort in Bacalar
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast with one dish of your choice from the available options: chicken chilaquiles, beef chilaquiles, Mexican style eggs, eggs with chaya, eggs with ham, hot cakes, or fruit bowl
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Swimming time at Cenote Azul
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    Certified guides with knowledge of Bacalar’s culture and history
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat ride through Bacalar Lagoon
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Balneario Marmol
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks at restaurants
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrances taxes and services fee (765 MXN per person)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cancun

  • 3h
The day starts with shared pickup from Cancun and the Riviera Maya in a bus or minibus. During the morning route, travellers will receive a box lunch before the journey continues south towards Bacalar. This first transfer marks the shift from the busy Caribbean resort areas to a quieter side of Quintana Roo, where freshwater landscapes, lagoon views, local food, and small-town history shape the experience.

Bacalar

  • 2h
Once the group arrives in Bacalar, the visit begins with breakfast. Travellers may choose from available local-style options such as Mexican eggs, chicken chilaquiles, eggs with chaya, hotcakes, a fresh fruit bowl, or other dishes offered that day. This meal stop gives guests time to recharge and ease into the relaxed rhythm of Bacalar before the water activities and sightseeing begin.

Cenote Azul

  • 1h
The first natural stop is Cenote Azul, one of Bacalar’s most representative freshwater locations. Known for its deep blue tones and refreshing water, this cenote offers time to swim, relax, and enjoy a peaceful natural setting. It is a calm introduction to Bacalar’s aquatic side, giving travellers a moment to cool off before continuing towards the lagoon area.

Bacalar

  • 2h
The route then continues to Balneario Marmol, a scenic freshwater area connected to the lagoon landscape of Bacalar. Here, guests can enjoy clear water, take photos, admire the blue tones of the surroundings, and spend time in a slower, more peaceful environment. This stop highlights the calm personality of Bacalar, offering a different atmosphere from the busier beach destinations of the Mexican Caribbean.

Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

  • 3h
One of the main moments of the day is the pontoon ride across Bacalar Lagoon, also known as the Lake of the Seven Colours. From the boat, travellers can enjoy wide freshwater views, soft blue shades, and the quiet beauty that makes this destination so distinctive. During the ride, guests will also see ancient stromatolites, natural formations that add ecological and visual importance to the lagoon scenery.

Fuerte San Felipe Bacalar

  • 2h
The experience also includes a visit to San Felipe Fort, one of Bacalar’s most important historical landmarks. This fortress is connected to the town’s past and its defence against pirate attacks, adding a cultural layer to the day. This stop helps connect Bacalar’s peaceful lagoon setting with the stories and history that shaped the town.

Bacalar

  • 1h
Before leaving town, travellers will stop at the colourful Bacalar letters, one of the classic photo spots of the destination. This is a simple and cheerful moment to capture a memory of the visit with the town’s name as the background. It adds a final local touch before the return journey begins.

Cancun

  • 3h
At the end of the tour, travellers will board the bus or minibus for the return to Cancun and the Riviera Maya. After a full day of breakfast, cenote swimming, lagoon scenery, a pontoon ride, historical landmarks, photo stops, and Bacalar’s relaxed atmosphere, the experience concludes with drop-off at the corresponding hotel or meeting point.

Location

Activity location

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    Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cancun
    • Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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