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Welcome to Bacalar Q. Roo Mexico !!
 "Lake of Seven Colors"!
Bacalar is located in the southern portion of the state of
Q. Roo Mexico and was originally occupied by the Mayan peoples..
During the Spanish conquest of the area, Bacalar was the only Spanish
community on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsular, and was an
important strong hold for the Spanish-Mexican government seated in the
capital, Merida. It was in the 1700s that the Spanish throne ordered the
construction of the Fort, now known as the Fort of San Felipe.. This was
to protect the troops from invading British troops during the fight for
Belize. 
 After this Bacalar was left abandoned until the time of the Mayan-Mexican uprising, known as the " War of the Castes". It was during this war that the indigenous Mayan soldiers from neighboring areas attacked the fort, which was occupied by the Mexicans (Spanish descendent soldiers) and took hold of the fort and town. During the early part of the 1900s the town of Bacalar was left almost totally abandoned, but slowly over time it has been repopulated ,but still maintains it's quiet charm.
A few things to see and do while in Bacalar include:Visit to the Fort of San Felipe.. Perched on the highest point of the town overlooking the Laguna, the fort's museum gives you the history of the area.. Nice quiet place, great area to take photos from.. Small entrance fee. Closed on Monday.
Swim in the Cenote Azul.. The "Cenote Azul" is documented as the world's largest cenote, or well filled with fresh water. It is reported to be deeper than 90 feet, and is a cool refreshing area to spend an afternoon at.
Ruins of Kohunlich are a short distance by car from Bacalar. Here you will be introduced to the Mayan culture. Kohunlich is most famous for the well preserved stucco masks found on top one of the pyramids.
For more information on the area's Mayan
Ruins Anthropology Museum in Chetumal is a short distance, 45 minute bus ride from down town Bacalar. Here the history of the Mayas of the area can be found along with many relics,grifs, and more. Closed on Monday.
A shopping trip to the nearby area, "Zona Libre" on the Mexico-Belize
border is something else you can do.
Just a short drive away, less than 20 minutes from Amigo's, is the nature park, Uchben Kah Eco Park. Here you can a variety of activities set in natural settings. To find out more info, call 983-285-3265 o 983-107-9341.  Recently opened in Bacalar is Bio Maya Bacalar a zip line and adventure park on the lagoon. Here you can try this new exciting sport of Zip Lining over the water! Families and groups are invited.  Learn how to sail while visiting Bacalar ! The staff at Yucatan Outback Expeditions has sailboats for rent. They can organize sailing tours, offer instruction and much more for your enjoyment of this wonderful lake and pueblo Magico, called Bacalar! Give Ramon and staff a call at 983-120-6990 o 983-125-5536 o 983-102-4357 or 983-834-2866. Located on the highway # 307 just south of Bacalar is the Rancho Num Ka'an NK Ranch !  Come with the family and enjoy a ride or lesson. Perhpas a game of horseshoes?  Onsite restraurant for a cold beer and great "cowboy" food. Local phone 983-285-3148 or cell 983-117-6482  Ask your Amigo's B&B Bacalar Hotel personal how to get to this super family spot!
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