Bacalar by boat: the Seven Color Lagoon

When to go to Bacalar

Southern Quintana Roo has a warm tropical climate. The calendar on each trip page shows the dates on sale.

• Dry season

  December to April

  Warm, sunny days and generally calmer weather.

  €€€The most requested months: book ahead.

• Shoulder season

  May to July

  Hotter days and warm water for snorkelling.

  €€Prices are usually lower than in winter.

• Rainy season

  August to November

  Hot and humid, with more rain; this is also the Atlantic hurricane season, so check the forecast.

  €Fewer visitors and lower prices.

Our pick: the dry months, when days are sunnier and the weather steadier. The lagoon is a calm, sheltered place to swim in any season.

How to get to Bacalar

Most guests join the pontoon tours from the Costa Maya cruise port; independent travellers can reach the private boat at Casa China Bacalar.

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  By cruise ship

  Meet at Plaza Las Fuentes, a few steps from the main access of Costa Maya port. Give the ship’s name when you book.

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  With our transport

  The pontoon tours include air-conditioned transport from Costa Maya to the lagoon and back.

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  By car

  Bacalar is in southern Quintana Roo; check road times from where you stay. Parking at Casa China Bacalar is free.

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  To the boat

  The private boat leaves from the marina inside Casa China Bacalar. Arrive 30 minutes early with your swimsuit on.