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Fuerte de San Felipe

Fuerte de San Felipe

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Fuerte de San Felipe is located in the small town of Bacalar in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Construction began in 1725 and was completed in 1733 under the direction of Antonio de Figueroa y Silva, the governor of Yucatán during Spanish rule. Its purpose was to protect the town of Bacalar and its inhabitants from British, French, and Dutch pirates, as well as to curb the smuggling and pillaging of the local "palo de tinte" (dyewood). The fortress has a star-shaped structure with four pointed turrets: Santa Ana, San Arturo, Santa María, and San Joaquín. Of the original 34 cannons, approximately 11 remain today. A moat and drawbridge once surrounded the fortress for added defense. Since 1965, one of the turrets has been used as a museum, officially becoming the "Pirate Museum" in 1983. It exhibits colonial artifacts, Mayan artifacts, weapons, maps, and historical materials. Visitors can also overlook Bacalar Lake and the surrounding scenery from the top of the fortress.Bacalar · 430m from downtown
DayTour Bacalar

DayTour Bacalar

3.7
Bacalar · 2.5km from downtown
Cenote Azul

Cenote Azul

3.6
This is a beautiful lake with crystal-clear water reflecting the blue sky. The scenery is pleasant, and it is very quiet here, where you can sit by the lake and fish.Bacalar · 4.1km from downtown
Balneario Ejidal Mágico Bacalar

Balneario Ejidal Mágico Bacalar

3.5
Bacalar · 788m from downtown
Canal de los Piratas

Canal de los Piratas

3.4
Chetumal · 1.6km from Bacalar
Cenote Cocalitos Beach Resort

Cenote Cocalitos Beach Resort

3.4
Bacalar · 3.4km from downtown
Laguna de los 7 colores

Laguna de los 7 colores

3.3
Bacalar · 551m from downtown
Los Rápidos Bacalar

Los Rápidos Bacalar

3.4
Chetumal · 10.7km from Bacalar
Laguna Adventures Bacalar

Laguna Adventures Bacalar

3.2
Bacalar · 1.7km from downtown
Balneario Municipal El Aserradero

Balneario Municipal El Aserradero

3.2
Bacalar · 698m from downtown

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Excursion

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion

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Chacchoben Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour from CostaMaya
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Chacchoben Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Tour from CostaMaya

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Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon Tour
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Costa Maya: Chacchoben Mayan City and Bacalar Lagoon Tour

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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Excursion
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Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Bacalar Lagoon Boat Excursion

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Costa Maya:Exclusive Chacchoben Ruins Tour&Pineapple tasting
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Costa Maya:Exclusive Chacchoben Ruins Tour&Pineapple tasting

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Group Tour on Pontoon with Swimming and Drinks
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Group Tour on Pontoon with Swimming and Drinks

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Sunrise on Paddleboard with breakfast in the lagoon of 7 colors
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Sunrise on Paddleboard with breakfast in the lagoon of 7 colors

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Bacalar: 3-hr Pontoon Boat Tour with Swimming and Drinks
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Bacalar: 3-hr Pontoon Boat Tour with Swimming and Drinks

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Bacalar: Full-Day Kayak Rental in the Lagoon of Seven Colors
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Bacalar: Full-Day Kayak Rental in the Lagoon of Seven Colors

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Bacalar Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast
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Bacalar Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast

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Bacalar Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos
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Bacalar Sunrise Paddleboard Tour with Breakfast & Photos

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Bacalar: Sunrise Paddleboard or Kayak Tour| DayTour Bacalar
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Bacalar: Sunrise Paddleboard or Kayak Tour| DayTour Bacalar

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Bacalar: Kan Kin Zipline Tour
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Bacalar: Kan Kin Zipline Tour

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Trip Moments in Bacalar

💙 Bacalar, Mexico 🇲🇽 — The Lagoon of Seven Colors!

💙 Bacalar, Mexico 🇲🇽 — The Lagoon of Seven Colors!

“Imagine floating across crystal-clear turquoise water, kayaking beneath a soft morning sky, and watching the sun paint a peaceful lagoon in shades of blue.”@NOMADIC NOMAN · bacalar · 10 days ago
Discovering the Soul of Bacalar: My Journey to the Underrated Los Rápidos

Discovering the Soul of Bacalar: My Journey to the Underrated Los Rápidos

“I finally understood what everyone was missing about Bacalar when I drifted away from the central town and found Los Rápidos, a spectacular stretch of river linking the main lagoon with the smaller XulHa lagoon system.”@Arzmy Hargreaves · mexico · 17 days ago
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Don't miss these attractions in Bacalar: Fuerte de San Felipe, DayTour Bacalar, and Cenote Azul. If you like Culture & history, try Chacchoben Mayan Ruins from Costa Maya. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Group Tour on Pontoon with Swimming and Drinks.

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