Laguna Bacalar - The Magical Lagoon of 7 Colors

Mahajual/Costa Maya: Drive inland until you reach the north / south highway (307) that goes to Cancun in the north and Belize in the south. You will turn left (south) and proceed until you see signs entering the town of Bacalar. Total approximate driving time from Costa Maya to Bacalar is 50 minutes.

Cancun: Head south on state highway 307 for approximately 4.5 hours - you will pass Playa del Carmen - Felipe Carillo del Puerto - Limones and finally arrive in Bacalar.

Chetumal: Drive north on highway 307 approximately 40 minutes. You will first spot the Cenote Azul as you enter Bacalar from the south.

Belize City: Take the northern higwhay towards Corozal and the Belize/Mexico border. After crossing the border you will want to continue north avoiding entering Chetumal by taking highway 307 north all the way to Bacalar. Total travel time approximately 3.5 hours.

The Fort (built to protect the town from marading Pirates! For real! If you ever want to feel like you are living in Pirates of the Caribbean this is the place)

Cenote Azul (great for lunch and a refreshing swim)

Kohunlich (amazing Maya ruins that rival some of the greatest discovered but a good chance you will be the sole visitor - peaceful setting)

Dzibanche (ruins that rival Kohunlich in size but not as developed. Worth the rough road - stop at the elementary school (morocoy) along the way and play soccer with the kids)

Night Swimming (find a night with thunder and fog and wade in the clear waters - you can almost see the pirate ships attacking!)