Welcome to Bacalar Q. Roo Mexico !!

"Lake of Seven Colors"!

Bacalar Bed and Breakfast View of Laguna Bacalar

Lake view from Fort of San Felipe

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.

bacalar bed and breakfast Fort San Felipe Bacalar Q. Roo Mexico

Old Spanish fort of San Felipe Bacalar Mexico Fort San Felipe

Another image of the fort inside wall. Fort looking into Town Square Park

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.

Ariel View of the Town of Bacalar

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.
Aerial View of Fort of San Felipe Bacalar
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.

Cenote Azul Another View of the Cenote Azul Bacalar
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.

Mask at the Ruins of Kohunlich
For more information on the area's Mayan Ruins
visit this link!
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.

Museum of Anthropology in Chetumal
A shopping trip to the nearby area, "Zona Libre" on the Mexico-Belize border is something else you can do.

Town Map of Bacalar

For more information, bacalar@bacalar.net with a CC (copy) to amigosbacalar@hotmail.com

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