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Bacalar Seven Colors Lagoon

  • Zenit view of cabana on Blue Lagoon
From 150
Seven shades of blue... and a boat ride, too.
Hop on a boat ride through the famous Bacalar (aka Seven Colors) Lagoon—where the crystal-clear waters and white limestone bottom cause the water to morph into varying shades of turquoise, cobalt blue and deep indigo. You’ll visit two technicolor cenotes—La Isla de los Pájaros and El Canal de Piratas—and learn about the real pirates of the Caribbean who once cruised these waters. Wrap up this colorful day by tasting some local Mexican food.

Energy Level

Duration

6.5 hours

Type

RELAXING, CULTURED

Accessible

No

Sustainable Tours

This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Narrated scenic drive to Bacalar (aka Seven Colors) Lagoon

  • Boat ride through the Seven Colors Lagoon

  • Visit two cenotes—La Isla de los Pájaros and El Canal de Piratas

  • Learn about the real Pirates of the Caribbean and finish the day tasting some local food

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors

  • This Shore Thing is not advisable for Sailors over 250 lbs

  • Approximately 1.5 hour drive to/from Bacalar

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Seaweed may be present near the beach due to wind and/or sea conditions

  • Please keep in mind that the lagoon's tones of blue are weather/season dependent

  • Lunch is included

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

  • This Shore Thing does not operate on Wednesdays — the Scenic Raft Experience is recommended as an alternative

  • Maximum age for this Shore Thing is 80 years old

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