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Lago Bacalar (Lake of the Seven Colors)

South of Cancun near Chetumal, Mexico
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Description: Large, crystal clear lake fed by underwater cenotes and surrounded by dense tropical rainforest.
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Iowa City, Iowa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We had a great experience going to Lago Bacalar reminiscent of an Indiana Jones. Maybe we went the back way I'm not sure but there were mud holes and jungle roads and it was quite a fun adventure. The lake was the most amazing color blue and was incredibly clean. Overall a magic and hidden spot in the southern Yucatan.... More

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St. Petersburg, Fl.
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Booked the tour through cruises.com (native choice tours) even though Royal Caribbean had other options. We were a little apprehensive before the tour, but everyone from the check-in staff, to the driver/tour guide and ruins guide was completely fabulous! The ruins tour was so thorough (quite a bit of walking and climbing), and the lunch and beach time at Seven... More

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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This fresh water lagoon is located 3 hours from Playa Del Carmen Mexico it is 30km long by 2 km wide beautiful surroundings many parks and private homes along the shore line hotels and restaurants it is a must to see has a great Cenote near bye to also visit I highly recommend it to anyone visiting this area! More

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Playa Del Carmen
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9 reviews 9 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

Well not much to say about bacalar except it is beautiful to walk out the hotel room and see the view of the lake. The city has a fortress you could visit, and a jump off the dock into fresh water, which for fresh water is quite warm. There is no real night activity such as bars or night clubs.... More

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Columbus, GA
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2008
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This is THE most amazing place my husband and I have ever been. We docked at Riveria Maya in Majahual before the port was hit by a hurricane in 06 or 07; I'm not sure if it has been totally rebuilt yet but I know they were working on it. When we docked the ocean and sky were both a... More

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Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Playa del Carmen
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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Guadalajara, México
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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Napoli, Italia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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