Bacalar Lagoon Exploration: Discovering 7 Colors with Round-Trip Transport from Costa Maya
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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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Laguna Bacalar - The first glimpse you’ll have of this beautiful lagoon when you get close to the coast from the hill amazing view.
The first place to visit in the Bacalar Lagoon is “Cenote Esmeralda”, where you’ll be amazed by the different shades of blue and understand why the Bacalar Lagoon is frequently referred as the 7 colors lagoon. Our next stop is “Cenote Cocalitos”, home of stromatolites, that are known as living stones and are considered the oldest form of life in the planet.
The third point to enjoy will be “Black Cenote” which is an open sky cenote and also the deepest point of the lagoon.
The final spot to see is the Pirate Channel, as you’ll be explained that day, pirates used to enter Bacalar by using this channel to steal local precious wood. You’ll also have a beautiful view of the different shades of blue of the Lagoon.
- Cenote Cocalitos - On Wednesdays live a special tour, enjoy the Cocalitos Beach Club where you will enjoy the fresh and crystal clear water of the Bacalar Lagoon, get to know the sanctuary of the stromatolites, picnic of snacks, fruits, beers and surprise drinks.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
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Transportation round trip: Costa Maya
– Bacalar - Insurance
- 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 next stage of our journey is the ‘Black Cenote’, a sky-open cenote that also marks the deepest segment of the lagoon.
Our tour concludes at the Pirate Channel, where you’ll learn about its past as a favorite route for pirates to infiltrate Bacalar and pilfer valuable local wood. Furthermore, the channel offers a mesmerizing panorama of the Lagoon’s varying hues of blue.
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.
Customer Ratings
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(262 Ratings)
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Luciana_c
May 12, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - This experience was the best of our whole trip. Celina is amazing and was able to teach us the best of Maya culture. We also had the opportunity to try fresh made empanadas, fish tacos and fruits. Everything was amazing and we could see how much love and dedication she puts in her work. The 7 colours lagoon is spectacular and worth the trip. We highly recommend this tour. Great vibe from the beginning until the end!
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Erikci4574vr
May 4, 2024
El mejor! - Best tour in costa maya with the best people! 4th time using Chac Ek and they never disappoint. Celena, Leo, Tino, and Baudelio are amazing people and provide amazing service and experiences. Don’t hesitate to book!
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Paul_b
May 2, 2024
Amazing tour!!! - This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Selina was so much fun. From the moment we met them, they offered us water, gave us snacks. Very informative. So much fun. On our way to bacalar, they stopped bought us pineapples and when we got to the water they cut it up and offered it to us. The place is gorgeous. Definitely will recommend this tour!!
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Janice_s
May 2, 2024
Wonderful tour - Wonderful boat tour and great guide. Ebvn though the cruise ship arrived late and we had to shorten the tour, they adjusted everything and we had a lovely time and saw a lot.
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Tasteecakes
Apr 27, 2024
Great experience! Highly recommended! - A great experience! Tonio and Mr Flores were fantastic. The other group that reserved the tour was a no show so we ended up with a private tour. (when Tonio called them, they wanted us to wait an hour and a half for them. Tonio rightfully said no as the terms were clearly spelled out. We would have been happy to wait a little bit but not long enough to miss most of the time in the lagoon.)
The lagoon was absolutely beautiful! The pineapple was delicious. The tacos we got were possibly the best I've ever had. We joked and had fun and Tonio and Mr Flores made sure we were back to the ship in plenty of time.
We had previously booked a tour with Chak Ek but were unable to take the tour. They worked with us so we wanted to make sure to book with them again. We were not disappointed. I highly recommend this tour!
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Angela_l
Apr 26, 2024
"Mesmerizing Journey: Bacalar 7 Colors Lagoon - Embark on an extraordinary journey through Bacalar's 7 Colors Lagoon with this incredible excursion. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find ourselves with only one other guest in a spacious 11-person van, making it feel like a private tour from the start.
Our knowledgeable guide, Leo, shared fascinating insights into the island's history and geography during the scenic hour-long drive from the cruise port to Bacalar. Once on the boat tour, the lagoon's mesmerizing colors captivated us, with some depths reaching an astounding 300 feet. We had the opportunity to swim for half an hour before continuing our journey to the channel of the pirates, where the colors of the lagoon became even richer.
After another refreshing swim, we were taken to a local restaurant where we had preordered delicious tacos and quesadillas. The food was fresh and flavorful, providing the perfect fuel for our adventure.
Returning to the port with an hour and a half to spare, we reflected on what an amazing day it had been. From the stunning scenery to the insightful commentary and delicious food, this excursion exceeded all expectations.
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Jenniferbs7035bu
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing excursion! - This tour was AMAZING!!! Zelina and Flores were the best!!! The place is beautiful, the swimming area breathtaking and we stopped at a local restaurant to have lunch (Mr. Taco) - their food is amazing!! Best tacos I’ve had and I am a mexican food lover, so I’ve tried many. It was my daughter’s birthday and Zelina made a “ cake” out of pineapples and mangoes, it was so cute and delicious. Zelina truly spoiled us on that trip! Her level of energy is contagious and she took such good care of us. She raised the bar high for all the others. Again, totally worth it, beautiful place, amazing food and the best people.
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Nross333
Apr 17, 2024
Worth every penny! - What an amazing tour from start to finish! The booking process was incredibly easy and the private tour we had to Bacalar was worth every penny. We had a driver and a tour guide, Tino. They were very polite and Tino was knowledgeable. We were safely driven from the cruise port (outside of the exit— warning this a bit of a walk from the dock but worth the tour).
We loaded into a new private van, stopped for honey pineapple (amazing by the way) and then to Bacalar. We boarded a private pontoon boat and explored the lagoon. It was beautiful! Then we stopped and swam for a few hours and enjoyed Mexican snacks and fruit.
After, we stopped at a local Mexican taco spot and had delicious authentic Mexican tacos and guacamole.
We were so pleased with our choice to do this private tour and highly recommend them, especially with kids. You will be happy with your choice, well worth the money! We felt safe, at peace and comfortable the entire time.
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Mark_b
Apr 4, 2024
7 colors is great! - The Lagoon was like a scene from a movie. Just unbelievable. Soft white sand. Turquoise water. Dreamy.
Our guide was Leo. Can’t say enough about his passion for teaching and informing his guests. He was the best!
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Snoopycr
Apr 2, 2024
Amazing Lagoon Tour with Chack Ek! - We loved our tour with Chac Ek in 2022 so much that we came back with my extended family of 7 for the Bacalar Lagoon tour. And this time was even better than before! Selena our tour guide was amazing. She went above and beyond our expectation. We got the entire bus and boat just for our group. If you can, definitely ask for Selena!
The lake is beautiful! The included lunch was amazing. Probably the best taco I ever had in my life. Definitely will always use Chac Ek when we visit Costa Maya
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