{"id":1625,"date":"2013-10-01T16:15:42","date_gmt":"2013-10-01T22:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=1625"},"modified":"2014-09-30T14:53:07","modified_gmt":"2014-09-30T19:53:07","slug":"travel-tuesday-the-pure-magic-of-bacalar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2013\/10\/travel-tuesday-the-pure-magic-of-bacalar\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Tuesday – The Pure Magic of Bacalar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bacalar is one of the most magnificent places that one can ever experience!\u00a0 If you talk to anyone that has been to Bacalar they will tell you, it\u2019s purely magical!\u00a0 And that is as true as it gets!\u00a0 It is not just a beautiful place to see but it leaves every visitor with a special feeling; sort of unexplained and mysterious!<\/p>\n

Bacalar lagoon is the second largest lagoon in Latin America.\u00a0 It is known as the lagoon of 7 colors and has been announced to be one of the most magical sites in Mexico<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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The Charm of Bacalar Town Center!<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you enter Bacalar you head into a small, but quaint, Mexican village!\u00a0 Although this is a tourist destination, the town remains pure with a small center, a local church and a couple of local restaurants and cafes that have been operating for years.\u00a0 This magic town is little but it is big with charm!
\nOne of the biggest landmarks in the town center is the Fortress de San Felipe Bacalar which was built after the town had been attacked by pirates in the 17th<\/sup> century.\u00a0 This fortress is a staple in the town and can be visited as a museum during the day light hours!<\/p>\n

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Finding a place to stay!<\/strong>
\nIf you intend to stay the, or for an overnight stay in Bacalar, you will need accommodations.\u00a0 I will highlight the fact that there are no resorts or high end hotels in Bacalar<\/span>.\u00a0 Your options will be more like bed and breakfast type concepts.\u00a0 Instead of typical hotels, you will find houses that rent out rooms and will likely provide you the use of their back yards and docks. Most of these houses are located directly on the lagoon!\u00a0 Vacationing in Bacalar is more like going to a lake for calmness and pure relaxation rather than a beach which might hold lots of attraction.<\/p>\n

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The Magic of the Lagoon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

But now for the best part!\u00a0 The Lagoon!\u00a0 The Bacalar Lagoon is one of the most special and intriguing sites to see!\u00a0 If you look out you will notice colors ranging from crystal, deep blue, to turquois!\u00a0 What makes the colors shine is the pure white sand at the bottom!\u00a0 It is incredible how one body of water can take your breath away so deeply!
\nSwimming in the lagoon is incredible!\u00a0 Everything is crystal clear and you can see everything!\u00a0 One of my most favorite things to do is to swim downwards and then rise up to the surface looking up towards the sun. The water is so crystal clear that you can\u2019t even tell when you will reach the surface; again leaving you with another magical feeling and experience.<\/p>\n

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The Green Lagoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

The lagoon is about 34 miles long and is connected to a deeper lagoon heading to the jungle called the Green Lagoon!\u00a0 The Green Lagoon is much deeper and can be visited simply by taking a boat tour through the lagoon.\u00a0 The Green Lagoon can give you somewhat of a creepier feeling as you are surrounded by nothing but jungle.<\/p>\n

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Deep underwater world in the Centotes<\/strong>
\nThe Bacalar Lagoon is also connected to seven different cenotes (deep natural sinkholes).\u00a0 Cenotes are a very popular location for swimming all around Mexico and Latin America.\u00a0\u00a0 One of the most popular cenotes connected to the Lagoon is called \u201cCenote Azul\u201d.\u00a0 What makes this cenote so wondrous is that nobody actually really knows how deep it goes.\u00a0 It is estimated to be 90 meters (295 feet) deep. Many flock to this area to swim every day!<\/p>\n

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Getting around the lagoon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a great idea to take a boat tour through the lagoon if at all possible!\u00a0 One of the interesting attractions that your tour guide will take you too is where you can take a natural mud bath and experience the weird sensation of walking through quicksand!<\/p>\n

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Sunrise Sundown!<\/strong>
\nAfter the sun goes down you can look out into the quiet calm Bacalar lagoon and find peace and quietness.\u00a0 It is a place to be completely in tune with nature and your surroundings.\u00a0 In the morning when you wake up you will have the chance to see the sunrise over the Bacalar Lagoon<\/a> which is sure to be one of the most amazing sunrises that your eyes will ever have the honor to witness.<\/p>\n

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The Feeling of Bacalar<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are so many mysteries and wonders about the Bacalar lagoon which is why it can leave you with such an interesting and amazing feeling.\u00a0 The whole town and lagoon itself is filled with history and mysteries!\u00a0 Where else do you get to swim in crystal clear waters, seemingly eternally deep cenotes, walk through quick sand and be surrounded by miles and miles of jungle and nature?<\/p>\n

For more adventures and quick trip ideas through Mexico, click here!<\/p>\n

-By Bea Lozano<\/em>
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