Bacalar Tour: Magical Town and Lagoon of the 7 Colours

Bacalar Tour: Magical Town and Lagoon of the 7 Colours

By Magenta Travel

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

Overview

Discover Bacalar in a full-day shared tour created for travellers who want freshwater beauty, local flavour, scenic views, and a peaceful escape beyond the Riviera Maya. Known for its famous blue lagoon and relaxed town atmosphere, Bacalar offers a different side of the Mexican Caribbean: calmer, brighter, and deeply connected to nature.

Your day begins with return transport from Cancun and the Riviera Maya by bus or minibus, with a box lunch served on board during the pickup route. Once in Bacalar, enjoy a breakfast with local-style options before continuing into the most refreshing part of the day: the Blue Cenote, where deep crystal-clear waters invite you to swim and cool off.

The experience continues with time at Balneario Mármol, a pontoon ride across Bacalar Lagoon, views of ancient stromatolites, a visit to the San Felipe Fort area, and a photo stop at the colourful Bacalar letters. It is a complete day of water, scenery, town charm, and relaxed exploration.

Activity location

Cancun
- Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cancun
- Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Bacalar Tour: Magical Town and Lagoon of the 7 Colours

17h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 05:00

Price details

€50.64 x 1 Adult€50.64

Paid at activity€38.02

Total

What's included, what's not

1 dish to choice: Chicken or meat chilaquiles, Mexican-style eggs, eggs with chaya, eggs with ham, hot cakes, fruit bowl.
Swimming at Cenote Azul
Certified guides specialised in Bacalar's culture and history who will accompany you
Boat tour of the Bacalar lagoon
1 dish to choice: Deviled fish fillet, fish fillet with garlic mojo, grilled fish fillet, breaded chicken fillet.
Visit to San Felipe Fort at Bacalar
Visit to Bacalar letters spot
Bottled water
Pick-up in shared transport
Visit to Balneario Marmol
Travel experience provided in panoramic buses and minibuses equipped with air conditioning
Drinks at restaurant
GST (Goods and Services Taxes) 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
Bringing luggage is only possible when the vehicle assigned to your service has enough space and our team authorises it in advance. Please contact us before your tour if you need to travel with luggage, so we can review your assigned transport and confirm whether it may be accepted. Space is limited, and approval is never guaranteed.
This tour only operates pickups from the cities and areas listed in the Transport section. Travellers cannot join the tour directly at Chichen Itza, at any attraction included in the itinerary, or at any location outside the authorised pickup regions. For example, meeting the group at Bacalar with your own vehicle is not permitted. However, requesting pickup from a hotel located within the listed service areas (example: Moon Palace resort) may be possible. For safety, communication, and proper tour organisation, all travellers must meet our team in the morning at the assigned pickup location, board our transport service, and complete the required check in process before the tour begins.
If your booking does not yet include a confirmed hotel or assigned meeting point, this information must be sent to our team before the cut-off time on the day before your tour. From Monday to Saturday, the latest time to provide it is 21:50 hrs (GMT-5). On Sundays, the latest time is 8:00 PM (GMT-5). You may send this information through any of our available contact channels. After the cut-off time, last minute pickup arrangements can no longer be processed. If the required hotel or meeting point details are not received on time, the booking will automatically be moved to the next available date. This rescheduling is free of charge and does not include any penalty or additional fee. However, once this automatic rescheduling applies, the reservation will no longer qualify for a refund.
The times shown in the itinerary refer to the overall duration of each segment, including transport between locations, the visit or activity time at the stop, and the time needed to continue or return along the route. These times should not be understood as the exact amount of time spent only at each attraction. Please review the itinerary details for the approximate breakdown of timing throughout the experience.
Our team always works to follow the planned schedule as closely as possible. However, the timing of the tour also depends on travellers being ready at the assigned pickup time in the morning and returning on time at each stop during the day. Traffic conditions may also affect the route and are outside our control. Please help us keep the experience organised by respecting the indicated meeting times and the time allowed at each location. Even a delay that seems small, such as arriving one minute late, can build up throughout the day and affect a significant part of the overall schedule.
The box lunch included in this experience is fixed. It is served as part of the regular meal option and cannot be adapted for special diets, food restrictions, or personal meal preferences.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Cancun

The experience begins with pickup from Cancun and the Riviera Maya aboard a bus or minibus. During the pickup route, travellers will receive a box lunch to start the day before heading towards Bacalar. This first part of the tour opens the day with the feeling of leaving the busy coastal areas behind and moving towards one of the most peaceful freshwater destinations in southern Quintana Roo.

Bacalar

Upon arrival in the charming town of Bacalar, travellers will enjoy breakfast with a selection of local-style options. Choices may include Mexican eggs, chicken chilaquiles, eggs with chaya, hotcakes, or a fresh fruit bowl (And other dishes to choose from). This stop adds a warm and flavourful beginning to the Bacalar experience, giving travellers time to recharge before the water and sightseeing portions of the day.

Cenote Azul

Travellers will visit Bacalar’s Blue Cenote, a beautiful natural freshwater setting known for its intense shades of blue and refreshing water. This stop invites guests to swim, relax, and enjoy one of the most iconic natural places in the area. Surrounded by calm scenery and crystal-clear water, the Blue Cenote offers a peaceful moment to connect with the natural side of Bacalar before continuing with the lagoon experience.

Bacalar

The route continues at Balneario Mármol, where travellers can enjoy clear freshwater and a scenic setting connected to Bacalar’s famous lagoon landscape. This stop adds another relaxed water moment to the day, with space to admire the tones of the lagoon and enjoy the surroundings. It is a beautiful place to slow down, take photos, and appreciate the calm atmosphere that makes Bacalar so different from the busier beach destinations of the Mexican Caribbean.

Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

Travellers will board a comfortable pontoon for a scenic ride across Bacalar Lagoon, famous for its beautiful blue tones and peaceful freshwater scenery. As the boat moves across the lagoon, guests can enjoy wide views, gentle water, and the quiet beauty that gives Bacalar its special character. During this part of the experience, travellers will also see ancient stromatolites, natural formations that add a unique and meaningful element to the lagoon landscape.

Fuerte San Felipe Bacalar

Travellers will visit and see the famous San Felipe Fort of Bacalar, one of the town’s most important historical landmarks. Known for its role as a defensive fortress against pirate attacks, the fort adds a cultural and historical layer to the day. This stop gives travellers a chance to connect Bacalar’s natural beauty with the stories that shaped the town’s past.

Bacalar

The experience also includes a stop at the colourful Bacalar letters, one of the town’s most recognisable photo spots. With the word B-A-C-A-L-A-R displayed in bold colours, this is a simple but fun opportunity to capture a classic memory of the visit. This stop adds a cheerful town moment to the route before beginning the return journey.

Cancun

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 cenote waters, lagoon views, local flavour, historical scenery, and Bacalar’s relaxed charm, the experience comes to a comfortable close as guests return to their hotels or meeting points.

Location

Activity location

Cancun
- Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cancun
- Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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