06/09/2024
Have you ever heard of Bacalar in Mexico? Known locally as ‘La Laguna de los siete colores or lake of seven colors. This stunning freshwater lagoon with amazing turquoise waters should be on your bucket list!
Ideally you would want to spend 2-3 nights here during your Mexican vacation, if that isn’t possible I have the solution for you! Living Dreams offers an amazing private tour for 1 day that includes your transportation from your resort to Bacalar and back.
Our next visit to Mexico we will be linking up with Living dreams again for this amazing day! If you’re interested in this tour let me know!
Private Bacalar Tour from Playa del Carmen
6:00 AM - Departure from Playa del Carmen
Pick-Up: Your private transportation will pick you up from your hotel in Playa del Carmen.
Travel Time: Approximately 3.5 hours to Bacalar.
Inclusions: Comfortable private vehicle with air conditioning, snacks, and beverages for the journey.
9:30 AM - Arrival in Bacalar
First Stop: Fort of San Felipe
Description: Explore the historic Fort of San Felipe, built in the early 1700s to protect the town from pirates.
Museum Visit: Visit the small museum within the fort to learn about local life during the Spanish conquest and pirate invasions.
Duration: 1 hour
10:30 AM - Private Boat Tour on the Lagoon of Seven Colors
Boarding Location: Private dock near the lagoon.
Tour Duration: 2 hours
Highlights:
Stromatolites: Admire these ancient living stones, the oldest form of life on Earth.
Esmeralda Cenote: Visit this beautiful cenote known for its stunning emerald-green water.
Black Cenote: Explore this deep and mysterious cenote with its dark, captivating waters.
Pirates' Canal: Navigate through this shallow turquoise sandbar, a historic route used by pirates.
Inclusions: Professional guide, safety equipment, and refreshing drinks on board.
12:30 PM - Lunch at the Shore of the Lagoon
Restaurant: A local restaurant situated on the shores of the lagoon.
Meal: Enjoy a delicious meal featuring local cuisine, with options for fresh seafood, traditional Mexican dishes, and refreshing beverages. As lunch options vary quite a bit in price, we allow guests to cover their own lunch at the pace and location of their choosing. Your host will happily assist with this
Duration: 1.5 hours
2:00 PM - Free Time and Relaxation
Activities: After lunch, enjoy some free time to relax by the lagoon, swim, or explore the charming town of Bacalar.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3:30 PM - Departure from Bacalar
Pick-Up: Your private transportation will be ready to take you back to Playa del Carmen.
Travel Time: Approximately 3.5 hours.
7:00 PM - Arrival Back in Playa del Carmen
Drop-Off: You will be dropped off at your hotel in Playa del Carmen.
End of Tour: Conclude your memorable day trip to Bacalar.
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Inclusions:
Private transportation (round trip)
Private boat tour on the Lagoon of Seven Colors
Entrance fees to the Fort of San Felipe
Professional guide
Snacks and beverages during transportation
Exclusions:
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities