Magic Towns of Mexico – Bacalar A Review with Great Vacations

Gazing over a lagoon, you struggle for just the right synonym for “blue.” Is it aqua? Sapphire? Maybe navy? Local residents call Lake Bacalar the Lake of Seven Colors, but your eyes may beg to differ as they settle on what seem like hundreds of mesmerizing hues. And this is just one such experience to be had in the magical Mexican town of Bacalar.

Bacalar was named one of Mexico’s Magic Towns in the early 2000s. It’s the type of place you might not discover if left to your own devices. All of Mexico’s Magic Towns are small villages set away from the usual destinations – but not so far away that people consider them unreachable. In fact, to qualify as a Magic Town, a town or village cannot be more than a three-hour drive from a major tourist hub. Situated on Mexico’s southern Caribbean, Bacalar fulfills every rule for Magic Town status.

If you look out over Lake Bacalar’s many-colored waters, you may wonder how it reflects such incredible nuances of hue – it’s the limestone lining the lake’s bottom. The lake is fed by several underground rivers and lakes, much like Yucatan’s cenotes. The lake is a hub for several different activities, such as boating, swimming, rafting, and kayaking. You can also venture out further and discover the mangroves or go snorkeling.

Just outside of Bacalar is one of the region’s deepest natural “pools” – clocking in at a depth of nearly 300 feet. You can swim the clear waters or dive the caverns. Life jackets are offered onsite, as is a restaurant.

Accommodations are an obvious necessity, and there’s no lack of charm or luxury in Bacalar. At the Hotel Rancho Encantado, plush camping waterfront style awaits. This relaxed resort features an eco-minded atmosphere with unique accents. You can while away your relaxation hours in their onsite spa that offers a full suite of treatments.

Also for the outdoorsy, consider MBH’s Maya Bacalar. Each villa is tucked privately away within nature and offers private baths and hot tubs, as well as balconies that provide ample space for sunning and nature viewing.

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