Lake Bacalar

Lake Bacalar (or Laguna Bacalar), one of the most beautiful lakes in Mexico, is a long, narrow lake in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico near Mexico's border with Belize. It is approximately 42 km long measured from north to south and less than 2 km at its widest. The lake is renowned for its striking blue color and water clarity, partly the result of having a white limestone bottom. Like most bodies of water in the Yucatán peninsula, the lake is fed by underground rivers, whose regular open pools are cenotes. Because of the porous limestone, the Yucatán Peninsula has almost no lakes, this is by far the largest and fed by the 450 km underground river that is part of the world's largest water cave/tunnel system, paralleling the coast.

The stromatolites, which resemble cauliflowers and are only still found in a small number of areas worldwide, are the oldest life on Earth and are abundant in this region. Bacalar, which has a population of 11,084, is a village on the western coast of the lake.

Laguna Bacalar Lake's official name translates to "Lake of Seven Colors." Tropical birds and coconut trees are all around this lake. Numerous exotic orchids will be floating in the lake, too. Up until dawn, sailboats are constantly coming and going in this lake. Bacalar is one of the most beautiful lakes in Mexico. This lake is ideal for family vacations in Mexico because of its tranquil atmosphere. Numerous individuals may also be seen going here to engage in activities like skiing, sailing, and boating.

Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico