Bacalar Rapids

In the surroundings of Bacalar there are many places of tourist interest. These are some of the best recreational options that can be found in the Mexican Caribbean. One of these refuges for recreation in the Mayan world is Bacalar Rapids. It is a pleasant resort located thirty kilometers north of Chetumal, the capital of Quintana Roo. From Bacalar you can get there just by traveling thirteen kilometers.

The Bacalar Rapids is presented to visitors as a wonderful entertainment center with restaurant service that is located in the channel that separates the Laguna de Los Siete Colores from the Laguna de Xul Ha. That separation and the incessant aquifer flow between both bodies of water generates an intense current as if it was a river. Such a flow can be of considerable force, depending on the season of the year.

The spa facilities are neat and efficient, the restrooms are well cared for, and the restaurant serves regional dishes at a very affordable price. Visitors will find life jackets and kayak rental services to enjoy exciting water activities.

Directions to get to The Rapids of Bacalar

The Rapids is one of the most interesting places to visit in Bacalar, Magical Town of Quintana Roo.

Bacalar is located about 40 kilometers from Chetumal, the capital of the state of Quintana Roo. This is sixty minutes by car. From the Cancun air terminal, it is a 333 kilometers car trip.

Therefore, for those who plan to vacation in this part of the Mexican Caribbean, it is advisable to arrive by plane to the city of Chetumal and from there board some transport that takes you in a short time to the Magical Town of Bacalar.

Another route widely used by tourists who are on the coast of Quintana Roo is to hire a one-day tour from Playa del Carmen or Cancun, although in this case you must be aware that you will have to travel longer.

How to have fun in the Bacalar Rapids

Essentially, the site has the ideal conditions to enjoy the wild spaces in the area. Few places are so suitable for ecotourism in the Mexican Caribbean.
Impossible not to recommend that you bring a mobile phone or a camera to get the best shots and take back home unforgettable landscapes of the region.

It is also advisable to rent a kayak and take long walks along the canal. It is a very pleasant experience that gives us the opportunity to contemplate beautiful landscapes. It is not recommended to swim through the channel, since the current can be too intense and you will end up too tired.

The amazing stromatolites of Bacalar

Whether you sail through the Laguna de Los Siete Colores, or if you explore the most pleasant corners of this body of water by kayak, you have to be attentive to observe the amazing stromatolites of Bacalar.

These are large agglomerations of microorganisms that live in these concentrations and shape small, rocky mounds inside the lagoon. It is something indispensable to admire in the region, taking into account that the stromatolites have a formidable antiquity and that they can only be found in very few places in the world.

The best of Bacalar Rapids to enjoy as a tourist

The site has a restaurant service, it is a rustic-style place that has a very complete Caribbean-style menu. There, ice cold beer, ceviche, fish, and other particular dishes from the Mexican Caribbean are served.

The Rapids is an always advisable place to visit while walking through the Magical Town of Bacalar. The spa is comfortable, pleasant and entertaining for all vacationers.

Recommendations to visit Bacalar Rapids

To have plenty of fun and good times while walking along these Quintana Roo routes, it is advisable to bring some clothing and special items.

In this sense, we suggest you include in your luggage a bathing suit, towels, fresh clothes that help us tolerate the hot climate of the Mexican Caribbean, water shoes, insect repellent and sunscreen, both biodegradable, and if you do not have enough experience in swimming it will also be wise to rent a life jacket.

How to have fun in Bacalar Rapids

The most pleasant thing about the place is the enormous wild beauty of its landscapes. It is advisable to walk to the beginning of the current and start from there. All this with great caution.

Being in the water, you have to lift your feet and let the flow carry you, just being careful not to collide with any stromatolite in the area or with another visitor.

When the tour is over, you can stay in the water to enjoy its freshness or rest in one of the hammocks that hang over the water for rest and relaxation purposes.