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Bacalar Experience from Riviera Maya

About this experience

Come to visit one of the most beautiful and natural areas on the caribbean, great colors, cenotes and pintoresque village.

Enjoy of a 2 hours Ponton ride to the most important point of Bacalar.

Also we will visit the rapids which is a location where you can find stromatolites and clear water to float through.

Be ready with your camera because at the fort of San Felipe you can save great pictures to show your family and friends.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Bacalar Experience from Riviera Maya
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Use of Kayak
  • Buffet lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Box lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Dock fee to pay at check in
  • Tips and souvenirs

Itinerary and highlights

Currently, Bacalar is a population dedicated mainly to tourism, which takes place between the lagoon in which it is located and the nearby Mayan archaeological sites and the city of Chetumal.

The main tourist attraction of the city is the Lagoon, on whose shores there is a spa where you can practice swimming, it also offers palapas to eat, in some areas of the lagoon they have microbialites similar to white corals, there are boat trips through the lagoon and other services.

Consider from the hotels in Riviera Maya will take about 3.5 or 4 hours each way to arrive to our final destination where we will spend around 5 hours.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The time in your ticket is not your pick up from the hotel, just an estimated time. We will confirm 1 or 2 days before your activity start via text message, whatsapp or email.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Viajes Tours Maya

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The time in your ticket is not your pick up from the hotel, just an estimated time. We will confirm 1 or 2 days before your activity start via text message, whatsapp or email.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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