Bacalar Boat Ride Lagoon Adventure from Merida
- 17 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Your adventure kicks off at the lively José María Morelos Market, where you can fuel up with a tasty local breakfast (and a quick bathroom break!) before heading south to the dazzling Lagoon of Seven Colors. (food not included) Hop aboard a scenic boat ride through Bacalar’s legendary blues, gliding past iconic spots like Cenote Esmeralda, mysterious Cenote Negro, and Cenote Cocalitos with its ancient stromatolites. Keep your eyes peeled for feathered friends on Isla de los Pájaros, then splash into the Pirates Canal, turquoise perfection! You’ll also catch an outside view of the historic Fuerte de San Felipe. After cruising, unwind at a charming lagoon-side restaurant for lunch (not included) and a refreshing swim. While here enjoy the facilities and amazing spots for photos The day wraps up at Cenote Azul, Mexico’s deepest cenote, where you can relax, dive in, and soak up pure natural magic.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance to the Cenote Azul
- Bacalar boat ride at the lagoon to visit famous spots
- Access to a lagoon restaurant (food not included)
- Round transportation from Merida
- Certified Guides (english and spanish)
What's not
- Food or drinks
Itinerary
The journey begins with a stop at the José María Morelos Market, where you will have time to enjoy a delicious local-style breakfast and take a short bathroom break before continuing south toward the Lagoon of Seven Colors.
Next, you will embark on a scenic boat ride through the breathtaking Bacalar Lagoon, famous for its stunning shades of blue. During the ride, you will visit some of the area’s most iconic sites, including Cenote Esmeralda, known for its deep emerald waters, and Cenote Negro, one of the lagoon’s deepest and most mysterious spots. You will also explore Cenote Cocalitos, home to ancient stromatolites, living fossils that tell the story of Earth’s earliest life. The tour continues to Isla de los Pájaros, a sanctuary for local and migratory bird species, and the Canal de los Piratas, where you can take a refreshing swim in the lagoon’s shallow, turquoise waters
After the boat ride, there will be a stop at a charming Mexican restaurant facing the lagoon, where you can savor authentic local dishes while enjoying a refreshing swim and the incredible view. Lunch is not included.
The final stop is at Cenote Azul, Mexico’s deepest cenote, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Here, you will have free time to relax, swim, or simply take in the beauty of this natural wonder before returning.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Altus Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Does not include food or drinks
- The time not specified in the itinerary is used for transportation between locations
- This is a full day tour, travelers must plan accordingly
How it compares in Mérida
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 192 day trips we list in Mérida.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mérida
Mérida, capital of Yucatán, is a Spanish colonial city of grand boulevards and mansions, a base for Maya ruins, cenotes and flamingo lagoons.
Francisco de Montejo the Younger founded Mérida in 1542 on the site of a Maya town, and stone from its temples went into the cathedral and houses. The Plaza Grande is the heart of the city, with the cathedral of San Ildefonso, the Governor's Palace, whose walls are covered by murals of Maya history, and the Casa de Montejo, with an ornate carved façade. The low colonial houses of the centre gave the city its nickname, the White City.
Top-ranked sights in Mérida: Chacchoben, Merida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso), Main Square (Plaza Grande).
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