Bacalar Deluxe
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Bacalar Deluxe
By CanaMex Adventures
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Ages 18-49
Duration: 1–12 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Entry/Admission - Fuerte San Felipe Bacalar
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- The pick up is in the hotel that they are staying and the tour is completely private and personalized at least 4 pax (to be private) or 4 pax (to provide the service)
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154606P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 154606P1
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- Katasha K0 contributions5 out of 5, would recommend!5 out of 5!! The tour our guide came up with was spectacular and he made great suggestions. The day was tailored to us and we appreciated the time, attention, and care he put into it. The car was super clean and he had a cooler of beverages for us. I will absolutely use him again when I come back this area. He also offers shuttles to and from the airport and I’d recommend him for that too. Polite and knowledge about the area, highly recommended.Written 30 May 2023
- abyg61550 contributionsABSOLUTELY BEST EXPERIENCEMy family and I (4 adults, two kids, 8 & 13) wanted to check out very specific things while on our vacation in Cancun on our own time. I didn't want to do it on a giant bus full of people. I wanted to spend as much or as little time as we wanted at the places we wanted. I wanted to chose the pick up time and the drop off time. Well our driver and company owner, Jesus, did just that. He was very kind and very knowledgeable about the area. He wouldn't just drop us off in parking lots. He would walk us inside to the door of the places we wanted to see. He got us tons of great advice that made our vacation much better. Also, he surprised us with lots of yummy snacks and drinks! This was a huge deal to us because we asked to get picked up before breakfast was served at our hotel. He shared with us a lot of the cultural things that we saw on our drive. His van was very clean, big and comfortable. I absolutely recommend his company/service to anyone who wants to get a VIP experience. We explored Chicken Itza, Hacienda Oxam (cenotes/pool) and a magical pueblo called Valladolid all in one day. We asked him to drive us on a second day to Xcaret, because we also wanted to do that on our schedule and not on a bus with tons of people. I can't say enough great things. I got quotes from other, bigger companies and Jesus' quote was a great price to me compared to others. Only thing I will add is that there is a 5% fee to pay with you card so I suggest having cash ready to pay with instead.Written 18 December 2022
- larasegrest0 contributionsGreat excursion!We spent a week in Riviera Maya in June and did two excursions, both with CanaMex. This was our first one and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Jesus was excellent at communicating with me ahead of time and answered any and all questions quickly. We started out visiting two snorkeling spots...one at a shipwreck! Were other boats there? Sure. But there was plenty of room to enjoy snorkeling. Jesus's guys did a great job fitting my kids' masks and making sure we were together in the water. We snorkeled for a while so I was really thankful that Jesus brought along a cooler with water, cut fruit, and sandwiches! After these two spots, we headed to the north end of Isla Mujeres and enjoyed some leisurely swimming and more snorkeling. We then moved to a dock closer to downtown and Jesus helped us secure a golf cart so we could explore the island on our own. We took about an hour and a half to just loop the island and see the incredible views. When we met back up with Jesus, he took us to the beach club for the included lunch buffet. The food here was fine, but honestly I would've been happy with more of the fresh fruit and sandwiches Jesus's wife had prepared! We had a great day with Jesus and this made us feel confident in our decision to book two excursions with him. Both days we spent with CanaMex were just so easy and we enjoyed seeing new sights!Written 13 September 2022
- larasegrest0 contributionsAbsolutely the best!This was the second tour we had scheduled with CanaMex during our week in the Riviera Maya. We again had the pleasure of having Jesus as our guide. He brought great snacks and homemade sandwiches along with drinks for the kids and local craft beer for my husband and me! We started out at Tulum and he went ahead for our tickets to the ruins and the shuttle bus. While he doesn't do the tour itself (it's easily self-guided or you can pay a nominal fee for a guide on-site), he made sure we were loaded on the bus and not snagged by any of the scam guides. While my husband and I enjoyed Tulum, it was hot so the kids (10, 10, 6) just wanted to be in the water. Jesus was really easy to communicate with so he was ready for us when we were back to the van early. Our next stop was Kaan Laguna which was great to cool off. He then took us on to Cenote Corazon which was the highlight for me. The water was so clear and cool. Jesus brought his drone along to get some overhead shots which was really cool. We ended the day in Playa del Carmen where Jesus took us to El Fagon when we asked to eat somewhere the locals eat. Best meal of our trip! We had such a great day thanks to Jesus and will not hesitate to contact him for our future trips!Written 13 September 2022
- 608shelleyq0 contributionsTHIS IS NOT A SNORKELING TRIP!We were so disappointed in this excursion. We were picked up at our hotel at 10am and returned at 7pm. The excursion left Cancun at noon and returned to the dock by 5:30pm. We were really looking forward to snorkeling on the reef. When we got to the snorkeling site there had to have been 10-15 other catamarans also anchored there (read: CROWDED!) in a circle. We were allowed 20 minutes of snorkeling time and had to stay in a very tight group. No exploring allowed. Very few fish. No turtles. Then we had lunch of a chicken pasta salad, chips and guacamole and ceviche that was actually quite good as we traveled to the north shore of Isla Mujeres. Again, we were allowed 20 minutes to swim off the boat once we got there. Paddle boards were tied to the boat - not for actually paddle boarding. Then we were brought to shore for our "free time" at Isla Mujeres Downtown. We were given 3 HOURS of shopping time and beach time. You had to rent chairs and umbrellas and people were constantly walking the beach trying to sell you stuff. All we wanted was some time on the water snorkeling and enjoying the beautiful reef. NOPE! Not on this excursion.Written 21 February 2022
- Quest296593613410 contributionsPay attentionReally good experience but filled up with scams. First advise, get there early (before 9 am) otherwise there are too much tourists. Second one, walk your way to the beach without listening anybody. They will try to block you and ask you to pay and other stuff. The only things you need to pay are the access to the beach (little station next to the diving store), they will give you a bracelet in exchange that you will need to show (I paid 80 pesos). And then you will need a guide (don’t bother you taking a whole tour, it’s more than 100$). The guide is only 20$ and give you the équipements required to snorkel (life jacket, mask…). Don’t pay them at the diving store, they are freaking expensive. Concerning the swimming, there are 2 zones, the first one is free and the second one required either a guide or a tour. Obviously, turtles are in the second zone… You can’t go swim with the turtles by yourself (strictly forbidden). Guides are very friendly and will swim with you during more than 20 minutes (30 minutes for us as we were the only tourists). Plus, if you don’t see any turtles, they give your money back, a good point. Concerning my experience, I saw 3 turtles and one ray, which was a memory that I will never forget.Written 25 December 2021
- ryanoH4329YL0 contributionsGreat serviceOmar’s the best driver, knows the best places to go and is always available. We did the ruins and cenote tour in Tulum and had the best day. Made a new friend in Omar too!Written 23 September 2021
- Exploration7741150 contributionsLived up to its expectationsOne of the must see's when in Tulum. The water is perfect temperature and extremely blue. The pictures do not do it justice. Perfect for couples, families and kids. I highly recommend coming here to relax and enjoy the experience and beautiful scenery.Written 19 August 2021
- O7799HMjoyces0 contributionsWonderful day trip, and great guide!My son arranged this day trip for us because I REALLY wanted to see some Mayan ruins and cenotes. It was glorious. We traveled as a group of 10, 4 of my married children + spouses, and my husband and I. Jesus was a terrific guide and willing to adjust and cater the day to whatever we wanted to do. He is very knowledgeable about the area and had suggestions for what we might want to see. We visited the ruins, two different cenotes (we swam at each one, Jesus provided snorkels), had time to shop in town for a bit, and enjoyed a delicious lunch...a place with a camel painted on the wall and wonderful fish tacos. If we felt "snacky" Jesus had a cooler full of drinks and snacks, including fruit and yogurt. The van was comfortable and there was plenty of room for all 10 of us. Jesus was a fabulous host and I would highly recommend him and his expertise!Written 13 March 2021
- L5113SUjohns0 contributionsPerfect DayI booked this excursion for 10 adults, me, 3 adult siblings, our spouses and my parents. We went on Mar 7, 2021. Jesus contacted me a couple of days before to get our drink preferences, and to let me know he will would need our room number in order to pick us up. We changed the pickup time to a later time, 9:30 which we preferred and he recommended, as when I booked online I couldn’t change it from 7. Jesus was very friendly and really went out of his way to make sure we did what we wanted on our timetable. Jesus provided drinks, snacks, fresh fruit. We loved the Tulum ruins, the lagoon, and especially enjoyed the Cenote Azul. We went to a great local, cheap, delicious restaurant in Tulum that Jesus recommended and it was perfect for some authentic Mexican food with a local vibe, the shrimp ceviche was amazing. We returned around 5:30 pm, as that is when we were done, and we thoroughly enjoyed the day.Written 13 March 2021
- luisgE8504ZF0 contributionsUna gran experiencia en Riviera Maya// A great experience at Riviera Maya.ES: Durante algún tiempo estuve investigando sobre la mejor agencia de transportes que pudiera garantizar que mi primera experiencia grupal por la Riviera Maya fuera inolvidable. Sin duda a través de CanaMex, en especial por el trabajo de Jesús, cumplí con esas expectativas tan altas que tenía. Las otras reseñas que se encuentran en la página no mienten, de verdad es un servicio de primera: puntual, profesional y por un precio justo. Con Jesús es difícil encontrar un no por respuesta, siempre hay una manera de solucionar los imprevistos. A mí inclusive me ayudó a mejorar el itinerario que tenía previsto. Otra de las ventajas de su servicio es que te pueden ayudar a obtener mejores precios en distintos destinos debido a sus múltiples contactos en la zona. Entre los muchos plus que se agregan a la cotización original está uno difícil de valuar: la conversación tan amena y el ambiente que se puede crear con música en todos los trayectos, sin importar la duración. Para experiencias, guías, cotizaciones, transportación y en todo el Caribe Mexicano, ésta es sin duda una opción que dispone todo para que tu única preocupación sea relajarte o divertirte. EN: For some time I was researching the best transport agency that could guarantee that my first group experience in the Riviera Maya was unforgettable. Without a doubt, through CanaMex, especially because of Jesus' work, I fulfilled those high expectations I had. The other reviews found on the page don't lie, it really is a first class service: punctual, professional and for a fair price. With Jesus it's difficult to find a 'no' as an answer, there is always a way to solve the unexpected. He even helped me to improve the itinerary I had planned. Another advantage of their service is that they can help you obtain better prices in different destinations due to their multiple contacts in the area. Among the many pluses that are added to the original price is one that is difficult to value: the pleasant conversation and the atmosphere that can be created with music on all routes, regardless of the duration. For experiences, guides, quotes and transportation throughout the Mexican Caribbean, this is undoubtedly an option that provides everything so that your only concern is to relax or have fun.Written 11 March 2020
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Kristy Brubacher
Kitchener, Canada21 contributions
Everything about our tour was AMAZING. I booked a private trip with Canamex Adventures for my mom and me. I booked directly through the website and immediately heard from Jesus (Owner and our driver) confirming our trip and details. The day before our trip, Jesus established the final pick-up details (and wanted to know if there were anything special we would like to drink - we choose Palomas ). Jesus arrived at our pick-up location, on time and with immaculate transportation. We were greeted with delicious croissant sandwiches, fresh fruit cups of mango and papaya and a fully stocked cooler of beverages. Next, we started our journey to Bacalar. It was about 3 hours from our hotel. Jesus is a great driver and very personable. He is very conscious of his passengers and their needs. We enjoyed the river rapids and a boat tour of the lagoon. Our boat caption was also exceptional, and very knowledgeable about the lagoon. We liked learning from him about the different cenotes. We genuinely recommend Jesus’s excursions and services. Thank you for making our trip memorable and taking care of us.
**Tip: ensure you bring pesos for the restrooms or other small purchases you might want to make. 5 to 10 pesos cover your restroom use. I forgot to bring pesos, and Jesus covered both of us for the day.
**Tip: ensure you bring pesos for the restrooms or other small purchases you might want to make. 5 to 10 pesos cover your restroom use. I forgot to bring pesos, and Jesus covered both of us for the day.
Written 12 April 2023
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Ash
Sanford, FL4 contributions
Aug 2020
I cannot say enough good things about Jesus and the tour he provides.
Came down to Bacalar during covid and post tropical storm, things were closed and nature had an attitude but Jose made it work. Our tour had to be altered a bit, but before any changes were made Jesus ran it by us first to make sure we were ok with it. Really appreciated that. His level of communicating and making you the boss of your tour is incredible.
Covered so much of Bacalar in this one expedition. Bacalar is a beautiful place and Jesus made sure we were able to experience it.
10 out of 10, would book again and recommend to friends.
Came down to Bacalar during covid and post tropical storm, things were closed and nature had an attitude but Jose made it work. Our tour had to be altered a bit, but before any changes were made Jesus ran it by us first to make sure we were ok with it. Really appreciated that. His level of communicating and making you the boss of your tour is incredible.
Covered so much of Bacalar in this one expedition. Bacalar is a beautiful place and Jesus made sure we were able to experience it.
10 out of 10, would book again and recommend to friends.
Written 9 August 2020
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shawn w
7 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Absolutely amazing!! Just book it! Jesus is an amazing, professional and Bacalar is stunning!!! Hands down, the best excursion/day trip we’re ever done! We’ll always use Jesus’s services when visiting in the future. He’s very knowledgeable, laid back, and makes sure you have a truly unique experience. Can’t go wrong with CanaMex Adventures, Jesus, or Bacalar!
Written 2 June 2023
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Jory Y
Kitchener, Canada5 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
My wife and myself have been going to the Rivera Maya for 6 years now...sometimes with our children and sometimes just the 2 of us. We were lucky enough to meet Jesus on our second trip down 5 years ago and he has been taking care of all our excursion and transfer needs ever since. Jesus has a very special talent when it comes to helping people relax...feel safe and have a great time and it is because he has been providing private tours and transfers for so many years now. He has taken my wife and myself to Chitzen itza...Bacalar...Tulum and has taken us with our daughters to Xelha...Xcarat and into town to go shopping. It is hard to imagine going down to Mexico and not having Jesus pick us up at the airport or to have him come to our resort and pick us up to go out for a tour somewhere. If you are heading to the Rivera Maya in Mexico but are feeling a little over whelmed or nervous about where to go or what to do...reach out to Jesus at CanaMex Adventures and he will help you have the trip of a lifetime. Thanks for everything Jesus as always.
Written 14 August 2019
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No words to say thank you! The best letter is your recommendation and to remain the best. For CanaMex Adventures it is a pleasure to be a part of your vacation and with it let us make your vacation amazing. Thank you.. Jesus Cruz team CanaMex Adventures
Written 14 August 2019
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CBee
1 contribution
Apr 2019
Jesus is by far the best tour guide in Mexico. Especially for Canadians! Extremely professional, and knows the spots to go and see. He made our trip to the Mayan Riviera a special one. Anytime we are going back to Mexico we will only deal with CanaMex Adventures.
Written 13 August 2019
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Thanks to you for your feedback, we will continue to improve to accommodate all the needs of our customers. Thank you for letting us be a part of your vacation. Jesús Cruz team CanaMex Adventures
Written 14 August 2019
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Written 29 July 2020
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