Bacalar Lagoon Tour: Explore Cenotes and Pirate Channel

Embark on an exciting exploration of Bacalar Lagoon and discover its seven mesmerizing colors. Visit stunning cenotes, learn about the ancient stromatolites, and uncover the secrets of the Pirate Channel. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Laguna Bacalar - The initial sight of this stunning lagoon as you approach the coast from the hill offers an incredible view.
    The first destination in Bacalar Lagoon is “Cenote Esmeralda,” where the various shades of blue will leave you in awe and reveal why Bacalar Lagoon is often called the “7 Colors Lagoon.” The next stop is “Cenote Cocalitos,”…
What's Included
  • Transportation round trip: Costa Maya – Bacalar
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The inaugural spot on the tour of Bacalar Lagoon is ‘Cenote Esmeralda’. Here, the array of blue tones will astound you, and explain why the lagoon is often designated as the 7 colors lagoon. Following that, we’ll visit ‘Cenote Cocalitos’, a habitat for stromatolites, also known as living stones, believed to be the earliest forms of life on Earth.
The…

Location
Av. P.º del Puerto 1300
Avenida Paseo del Puerto
There will be a guide outside the port waiting for you with a Chac Ek sign and a white board with your name on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Deanod403
May 23, 2026
Awesome Excursion - This trip was very well organized and planned. Our guide Adan was prepared and very kind and engaging. Our driver Manny was safe and reliable. The people and places we went were extremely friendly and helpful. We had ample time at each stop. Bacalar is beautiful beyond words the warm blue water was incredible.
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Charlotte_h
May 22, 2026
Beautiful Scenery and Excellent Tour! - We had a wonderful trip to Bacalar! This was our first time visiting Costa Maya on a cruise and after reviewing this posting, we decided to book. We are so glad we did! Pick up from the port was seamless with extensive directions provided on how to find our tour operator once we were off the ship. They communicated throughout the process and even accommodated our seating requirements due to a recent knee surgery for my husband. The water at Bacalar was insanely beautiful and we’re so glad we did not miss out on the opportunity to take this trip. It’s about an hour and 15 minutes from the port, but our tour guide Carol was amazing at ensuring us that we would be back on time. Before we left, she laid out the agenda for the full day and gave us approximate times that we would arrive at each stop. The provided lunch at Taco Loco was delicious and it was a day to remember!
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Bree_f
May 20, 2026
Francisco and Erick were... - Francisco and Erick were great drivers & guides. We had so much fun the entire bus was knocked out and snoring on our way back to the port. The lagoon is unreal, the color is magnificent. Lunch was prepared and ready for us as soon as we left the lagoon. It was a long drive (1 hr+) to and from but it was worth it.
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Lela_g
May 19, 2026
We had a great excursion... - We had a great excursion in Bacalar 7 color Lagoon! The food was very good, especially the fresh fruits. We also enjoyed learning about the history of the town and the local culture. Everything was well organized, and they brought us back to the ship on time, which we really appreciated. For future bookings, I recommend getting off the ship right away so you have enough time to meet the tour and enjoy the full experience. Highly recommend this excursion!
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Jessie_w
May 13, 2026
Amazing!! - Amazing experience! The water was beautiful and our guides were great. They took care of everything and the fruit they brought was delicious.
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Becky_g
May 7, 2026
Clearest water I've ever seen! - AMAZING guides and experience. The space was absolutely beautiful and everyone was VERY friendly. Didn't take long to get their either, fantastic trip.
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O8828xzlisas
May 1, 2026
Blue Lagoon Tour is truly Amazing! - Most beautiful lagoon and special day with amazing tour. Adan was our tour guide and he was wonderful. Adan spoke with us and we had and amazing conversation about Mexico the culture and history and the beautiful lagoon formations! Our driver Eric was great and the boat driver Francisco was excellent! We had a beautiful ride to the pirate fort. The facilities were easy and comfortable. The boat was amazing. We had drinks, all kinds are available and snacks. All of this leads to the most beautiful lagoon. Your trip took us to the key areas of the lagoon that change in color and depth. Magnificent colors! We swam that is pure, warm and gorgeous. We had outstanding pineapple and mangoes cut up and served in the water! Lunch was local taco restaurant that was so friendly and food was fresh and delicious. This Blue Lagoon tour with Adan is a must. Put it on your bucket list!
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Blanca_b
Apr 29, 2026
Best memories made! - My husband, two teenagers, and myself did this experience this past week. It was amazing! Our guide Juan was friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome. He and the boat Captain took us on a fantastic tour and the swimming was a dream. They brought plenty of drinks and snacks and even bought a fresh pineapple and mango on the way for us to enjoy. We'll definitely do this again when we visit again.
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Steve_h
Apr 27, 2026
Beautiful Adventure - Our guide, Juan Corona and driver, Andreas treated us to a great excursion. We were met outside the dock and Andreas drove us 3 and another couple to the beautiful Bacalar Lagoon where we got on a small boat and toured the lagoon. The water was the most beautiful colors and it was so clear. We saw 3 different ceynotes then stopped to cool off in the waist deep water. Juan & Andreas then served us the most delicious honey pineapple and mangoes sprinkled with tahine in the water as well as beer and taquila shots. We then drove to a great local restaurant and had fabulous tacos and fajitas. Juan was most accomodating and knowledgeable about the area.
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Mirella_m
Apr 25, 2026
Francisco was a great... - Francisco was a great guide, very informative and polite. I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone that wants to experience the beautiful Bacalar lagoon. It was a wonderful experience, the boat ride and the lunch was amazing.
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From $135
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).