The Ultimate Bacalar Adventure: Choose Your Perfect Experience

Discover the very best of Bacalar through a well-designed shared tour experience, created for travelers who want to explore at a relaxed pace, without stress, and with the freedom to choose how complete they want their day to be.

This experience revolves around Ichkabal, one of the most impressive and least-visited Maya archaeological sites in the region. Surrounded by jungle and far from mass tourism, Ichkabal offers monumental structures, open ceremonial spaces, and a powerful sense of discovery that feels authentic and untouched.

Your journey begins with a comfortable shared transfer and a guided visit to the Ichkabal ruins, where a professional guide introduces you to Maya history, architecture, and the importance of this ancient city. The visit is unhurried, with time for explanations, photos, and simply taking in the atmosphere of the site.

From here, you can choose the experience that best fits your travel style:

 Option 1: Ichkabal Ruins Only

Perfect for travelers focused on culture and history, or those with limited time. This option allows you to fully enjoy Ichkabal with a guided visit, returning afterward without additional activities.

Option 2: Ichkabal Ruins + Lagoon Pontoon Boat Tour

A balanced mix of culture and nature. After exploring Ichkabal, continue with a pontoon boat tour on the Bacalar Lagoon, famous for its incredible shades of blue and peaceful scenery. This option offers a more complete Bacalar experience while keeping the day comfortable and relaxed.

Option 3: Ichkabal Ruins + Lagoon Boat Tour + Los Rápidos (Most Complete)

The most complete Bacalar experience in one day. In addition to Ichkabal and the lagoon boat tour, this option includes Los Rápidos, where you’ll float through a crystal-clear natural channel surrounded by lush vegetation. It’s the ideal choice for travelers who want to experience Bacalar’s top highlights in a single, well-organized day.

Throughout the tour, you’ll travel with local hosts and an experienced driver, giving you the confidence of being in the hands of people who know the region deeply. All options are shared experiences, thoughtfully paced to avoid rushing and designed to let you truly enjoy each stop.

Whether you choose a focused cultural visit or the full adventure, this tour offers a flexible, authentic, and memorable way to experience Bacalar, tailored to your interests and comfort level.