Bacalar Lagoon at Los Rapidos

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Mexico

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Blanco

This beautiful lagoon of seven colors has crystal blue water and Stromatolites (the oldest fossils in the world), attracting thousands of people from all over the world. Enjoy a day floating down the river or renting a paddleboard or kayak to explore!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

10am-6pm daily, access the lagoon through the Los Rapidos Laguna de Bacalar Restaurant.

Fee

150 Mexican pesos

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Model
Swimsuit and towels
Aqua shoes
Sunscreen (Important—don't use the sunscreen before swimming as the chemicals affect the Stromatolites in the water)

How to get there

N18° 35' 25.692"W88° 26' 02.148"

This view of the Bacalar Lagoon was taken from the lagoon access area at the Los Rapidos restaurant, which is about 10-20 minutes from the center of Bacalar. Take Highway 307 (Carretera Federal 307, Diego Rojas Zapata) which runs alongside the lagoon. Los Rapidos is clearly marked along the way. A one-way ride would cost about 250 Mexican pesos from the center. Address: Los Rapidos laguna de Bacalar, Carretera Xulha, 77965 Bacalar, Q.R., Mexico