Bacalar Seven Colors Lagoon Boat Tour from Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Duration12h - 13h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 60 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Bacalar is home to the largest and most beautiful lagoon in all of Mexico! and it is one of the few Magical Towns located in Quintana Roo. With its relaxed and discreet atmosphere and its charm, you can experience one of the most magical places left in Mexico, which is full of nature, adventure, history and cultural manifestations that will leave you in awe

Your first stop will be at the amazing blue cenote where you can enjoy the warm waters, also next to the cenote you can enjoy your breakfast!

Let yourself be seduced on a Ponton Boat ride through the beautiful and unique “Laguna de los 7 Colores” and its cenotes until you reach the mystical Canal of the pirates where you can enjoy extraordinary views.

What's included

  • Boat Tour in Bacalar Lagoon (snacks and drinks on board)
  • 2 hours Ponton ride over the Lagoon (Pirates Canal)
  • Breakfast and Lunch (Dish to choose)
  • Visit to Cenote Azul
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Round Transportation (from hotels listed)
  • Fuerte de San Felipe (Panoramic view )
  • Beverages in the restaurant

What to expect

  1. Bacalar
    2h
    Escape the Riviera Maya for a day in Bacalar, a charming Pueblo Mágico famous for its breathtaking Lagoon of Seven Colors.

    After pickup, travel to this peaceful destination and discover the beauty of Bacalar’s turquoise waters and natural surroundings. Enjoy a scenic Bacalar Lagoon boat tour, gliding across crystal-clear waters while admiring mangroves, peaceful channels, and local wildlife.

    Take time to relax by the lagoon, enjoy the scenery, and capture unforgettable photos of one of Quintana Roo’s most beautiful natural destinations. You’ll also have a chance to explore the charm of Bacalar and visit its iconic colorful letters.

    Combining nature, culture, relaxation, and a memorable boat ride, this Bacalar day trip is a perfect escape from the Riviera Maya.
  2. Cenote Azul
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your Bacalar adventure at Cenote Azul, a stunning open-air cenote known for its deep crystal-clear waters and peaceful natural setting. Surrounded by lush vegetation near the famous Bacalar Lagoon, it’s the perfect place to swim, cool off, and enjoy the beauty of Quintana Roo’s natural landscapes.

    After your swim, enjoy a delicious local breakfast at a nearby restaurant. Taste regional flavors in a relaxed atmosphere and recharge before continuing your Bacalar experience.

    This combination of Cenote Azul, swimming, local cuisine, and natural scenery offers an authentic way to experience one of the Riviera Maya region’s most beautiful destinations.
  3. 2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast and a refreshing swim at Cenote Azul, continue to Balneario El Mármol and board a comfortable pontoon boat for a scenic two-hour cruise across Bacalar Lagoon.

    Discover the famous Lagoon of Seven Colors as you glide through its stunning shades of blue and visit the iconic Pirates’ Channel, surrounded by peaceful waters, mangroves, and beautiful natural scenery. Enjoy time to swim, relax, and connect with nature in this breathtaking setting.

    After the boat tour, savor a delicious local lunch featuring your choice of fresh seafood or chicken prepared with regional ingredients.

    Before heading back, visit the historic Fort San Felipe, built to protect Bacalar from pirates, and stop at the colorful Bacalar letters for a memorable photo.

    Experience the best of Bacalar’s natural beauty, local flavors, and history in one unforgettable day.
  4. Fuerte San Felipe Bacalar
    Pass by
    On the way back, admire the historic Fort San Felipe from a distance, an important landmark of Bacalar’s colonial and pirate-era history.

    Your final stop is the charming Pueblo Mágico de Bacalar, where you’ll have time to capture memorable photos at the iconic colorful Bacalar letters and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful lakeside town before returning to your starting point.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

In some hotels in downtown and Airbnb´s we can not provide pickups for this reason we assign meeting points, contact us to confirm if we can pick you up:

Playa del Carmen

Playacar: For some hotels in these areas pickups are , outside The Reef Playacar and bus stop outside Sandos Playacar.

The pickup time is set according to your location (pickups are between 07:00 - 08:00 am), the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we can not provide the service.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour can be more than 13 hours due your hotel location and traffic
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
  • In Laguna de Bacalar it is not allowed to use sunscreen to protect the stromatolites
  • Bring Extra Cash

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