Bacalar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a wooden pier, and several thatched-roof huts.
Seven colours lagoon in Bacalar Mexico resort beach town at sunset drone aerial footage
A large, circular body of water surrounded by dense green vegetation and a few buildings.
Tropical Resort in the Lagoon by night
A coastal landscape with turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a small settlement with boats.

Our guide on where to stay in Bacalar

Find the best Bacalar areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bacalar
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Bacalar Centro

While visiting Bacalar Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Fort of San Felipe and Lake Bacalar.

Mario Villanueva Madrid

While visiting Mario Villanueva Madrid, you might make a stop by sights like Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar.

Magisterial

If you're spending some time in Magisterial, Municipal Spa of Bacalar and Cenote Negro are top sights worth seeing.

Luis Donaldo Colosio

While there might not be top attractions in Luis Donaldo Colosio, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Fort of San Felipe.

Diego Rojas Zapata

While Diego Rojas Zapata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cenote Negro and Municipal Spa of Bacalar.

Hotel Wayak Bacalar

Hotel Wayak Bacalar

3 out of 5
Blvd. Costero Km 26 Manzana 1, Seccion 5 Bacalar QROO
The price is AU$222 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$222
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Lake Bacalar are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
"La entrada de la carretera al hotel está muy fea. En el hotel hay extremadamente muchos mosquitos por la vegetación, imprescindible llevar repelente. El hotel es muy bonito."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Hotel Wayak Bacalar
Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel Restaurant & SPA - Adults Only

Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel Restaurant & SPA - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
511 Costera Bacalar QROO
The price is AU$331 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$331
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Cenote Esmeralda ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
"The good: the staff were super friendly and helpful; the breakfasts and desserts were great; and the location on the lagoon was perfect. The not-so-good: the resort pools need to be repaired (peeling floors) and the whole property could use an update and some TLC."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

Cristalino Lagoon Front Hotel Restaurant & SPA - Adults Only
Casa Aakal Lagoon Front

Casa Aakal Lagoon Front

3.5 out of 5
SSA 35 Costera Bacalar #597-A Bacalar QROO
The price is AU$273 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$273
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (362 reviews)
"I love this place! The view to the lagoon from the rooms is amazing. The place is clean and well maintained. Housekeepers and receptionists were nice and helpful. If you need transportation to different points in the area receptionist can call a 🚖 for you. Taxis charge $60 Mexican pesos to take ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Casa Aakal Lagoon Front
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mayanah Condohotel Bacalar

Mayanah Condohotel Bacalar

3 out of 5
C. 26 Benito Juárez Bacalar QROO
Stay at this aparthotel in Bacalar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Zócalo ...
7.6/10 Good! (34 reviews)
"El lugar es bonito y el personal de limpieza se esmera en su"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Mayanah Condohotel Bacalar
Glamping Asana Bacalar Breakfast & Kayak

Glamping Asana Bacalar Breakfast & Kayak

2 out of 5
Reforma Bacalar QROO
Stay at this campsite in Bacalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Ecopark Bacalar ...
Glamping Asana Bacalar Breakfast & Kayak
Hotel Isabella Bacalar Front Lagoon

Hotel Isabella Bacalar Front Lagoon

3.5 out of 5
Costera 5, Norte, 77930 Bacalar, Q.R. Bacalar QROO
Stay at this apartment in Bacalar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Laguna Bacalar Ecological Park and Cenote Esmeralda ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"El Cuarto estaba muy limpio y la Propiedad está súper bien porque tiene su muelle y puedes estar nadando ahí agusto, lo único malo es que pasando la media noche empezaron a usar como un martillo, como si estuvieran trabajando en esa habitación y justo quedaba abajo de nuestro cuarto, y después a ..."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hotel Isabella Bacalar Front Lagoon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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