The town of Bacalar is located in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. If you just want to relax in a town of native people, culture, and nature, you will find your visit very enjoyable. If you are looking to experience Mexican culture, adventure, water activities and fun, you will certainly find it in Bacalar. For the person looking for adventure there are many places to explore. People come from a
round the world to visit the Ancient Mayan Pyramids and Cenotes. The Mayan Pyramids were built by the Mayan Indian tribes before the 16th century. Nearby lie the rarely visited spectacular Mayan archeological sites of Kohunlich, Dzibanche, Oxtankah and Chacchoben. Lake Bacalar contains several Cenotes which are large natural tunnel-like holes carved out of limestone. They can be up to 300 feet deep. The lake connects to the ocean by a series of channels that connect to other lakes and a river. You can go tubing in a section of the lake that narrows to a slow moving river. Some of the fun water activies are boating, swimming, fishing, floating on air mattresses, sailing and water skiing. You can enjoy this in the clean, crystal clear water that looks like part of the Caribbean Sea. Lake Bacalar is considered the most beautiful fresh water lake in the world. It has been nicknamed the Lake of Seven Colors. The seven shades of blue are turquoise, teal, aqua, sapphire, baby and dark blue. Instead of being in a tourist area you'll experience real Mexican culture. The town has a feeling of still being in the past. The townspeople are primarily fishermen or farmers. They sell their crops, livestock and fish in the open market. During the hottest part of the afternoon everything shuts down so that the people can take a siesta in the shade. You will find the people to be some of the friendliest in the world. If you're looking for a vacation where you can experience real Mexican culture, have lots of adventure, and fun activities or just relaxing by the lake and enjoying great weather you are certain to have a vacation you and your family will never forget. You will have great memories for years to come.
