Bacalar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bacalar
Bacalar
Bacalar
Photo by Onur Kahya
Photo by Onur Kahya
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Photo by Sil Franco

Where to stay in Bacalar

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Bacalar Centro

While visiting Bacalar Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Fort of San Felipe and Lake Bacalar.

Bacalar Centro
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Mario Villanueva Madrid

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Mario Villanueva Madrid, you might make a stop by sights like Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar.

Mario Villanueva Madrid
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Magisterial

If you're spending some time in Magisterial, Municipal Spa of Bacalar and Lake Bacalar are top sights worth seeing.

Magisterial
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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 Municipal Spa of Bacalar and Fort of San Felipe.

Diego Rojas Zapata
Amainah Bacalar Hotel Boutique - Adults Only

Amainah Bacalar Hotel Boutique - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Boulevard Costero de Bacalar Sur, Ext Mza 5 Lote 313 Int 601, Bacalar, QROO
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cenote ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)
"We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable stay 😊😎👍!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Amainah Bacalar Hotel Boutique - Adults Only
Hotel Rancho Encantado

Hotel Rancho Encantado

4 out of 5
Carretera Federal 307 Km 24, Bacalar, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Rancho Encantado
Our Habitas Bacalar – Adults Only

Our Habitas Bacalar – Adults Only

5 out of 5
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Bacalar, Fraccion 03, Lote 164, Bacalar, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$429 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$429
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
"What a fantastic place to stay in Bacalar! The paddle boarding, the swimming, the yoga, the massages, and the staff were all amazing! We loved the activities and enjoyed everything about this little oasis on the lake!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Our Habitas Bacalar – Adults Only
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Glamping Asana Bacalar Breakfast & Kayak

Glamping Asana Bacalar Breakfast & Kayak

1 out of 5
Reforma, Bacalar, QROO
Stay at this campground in Bacalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a private beach. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Fort of San ...
9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
"Great glamping experience."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Glamping Asana Bacalar Breakfast & Kayak
Deluxe Apartments Azure

Deluxe Apartments Azure

2.5 out of 5
C. 44 por 19b, Donaldo Colosio,, Bacalar, QROO
Stay at this aparthotel in Bacalar. Enjoy cable TV channels, rainfall showerheads, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Fort ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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Mayanah Condohotel Bacalar

Mayanah Condohotel Bacalar

3 out of 5
C. 26 Benito Juárez, Bacalar, QROO
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Fort of San Felipe and Laguna Bacalar ...
7.8/10 Good! (23 reviews)
"The property is the same as in the photos, but when it was new. It needs maintenance inside, in the rooms and bathroom. It is located very close to a main street, so you can hear all the noise from cars, people passing by, and during shift changes, you can hear the good atmosphere that the staff ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2024

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Popular places to visit

Cenote Azul

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 Azul

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.

Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park

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 Cocalitos

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.

Fort of San Felipe

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.

Cenote Esmeralda

Municipal Spa of Bacalar

You can take time to visit Municipal Spa of Bacalar during your travels to Bacalar.

Municipal Spa of Bacalar

Activities

Bacalar Lagoon of Seven Colors Tour

Bacalar Seven Colors Tour Ponton

NZ$232
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bacalar Seven Colors Tour Ponton
Bacalar, Pirate Canal, Stromatolites, Cenote, Island Day Trip with lunch

Bacalar, Pirate Canal, Stromatolites, Cenote, Island Day Trip with lunch

NZ$146
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bacalar, Pirate Canal, Stromatolites, Cenote, Island Day Trip with lunch
Bacalar Tour Plus

Bacalar Club Marmol & Kayaks

NZ$242
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bacalar Club Marmol & Kayaks
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Excursion

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Excursion

NZ$15
per adult
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Excursion
One Day Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Adventure with transportation and Lunch

One Day Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Adventure with transportation and Lunch

NZ$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
One Day Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Adventure with transportation and Lunch
Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Excursion from Costa Maya

Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Excursion from Costa Maya

NZ$13
per adult
Bacalar Seven Color Lagoon Boat Excursion from Costa Maya
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