Bacalar is a picturesque community in which nature lovers, adventure, history and cultural events are a perfect setting.With a potential for the development of adventure tourism, cultural and historical, also has the ideal real estate development associated Golf Courses, Environmental Management Units framework and developing a hotel offer. The original name of Bacalar data pre-Hispanic times; in this historical relationship this site is designated as: Siyan Ka'an Bakjalal. Siyan Ka'an translates birth of heaven; Bakjalal by Jalal bak which means enclosed or surrounded by reeds. In pre-Hispanic times Bacalar was the most important population and Uaymil head of one of the 16 provinces in which was divided the Yucatan Peninsula before the arrival of the Spaniards. It was a commercial site of the first order since it was a transfer point, of various goods brought from Central America, particularly in the region of Ulua in Honduras. Attractions Bacalar Pueblo Magico Quintana Roo Bacalar Lagoon or Lagoon of Seven Colors is a vast expanse of shallow water, with very soft white sand. Has a slight wave of faint blue tones where the composition of the crystals generates a simply fascinating spectacle. This lake is part of a lagoon system approximately 55 kilometers long that communicates with Chetumal Bay through the Rio Hondo and the estuary of Chaac. Throughout we have built some hotels and private residences, which are usually crowded on weekends and during vacations. Within this vast expanse of water there are areas with some pools that allow very safe diving activities for its shallow depth . The Fort of San Felipe Bacalar Quintana Roo Magic Town Fort San Felipe, built in 1729 (XVIII century); it has become an example of military architecture of New Spain, since it avoided the incursions of pirates and buccaneers, besides being witnessed innumerable historical battles against the English, who wanted to control trade logwood and other existing in the region precious woods; at that time I had a drawbridge and a moat that, instead of water, contained in the defense pointed stakes. Today, the moat is a beautiful garden with Mayan and Spanish designs where you can observe machetes, rifles, cannonballs and tails of rattlesnakes, which have deep significance in the Mayan religion. At the fort is currently the Museum San Felipe de Bacalar, which, though small, generally narrated in the historical development of the area through certificates, maps and drawings showing visitors how the boats reached the lagoon. The Cenote Azul Cenote Azul is located 30 Km. northwest of Chetumal. Its liquid mantle, which connects to Lake Bacalar, has a special charm. With a depth of 90 m .. gets its name because of its turquoise waters .. In the Cenote is a typical restaurant offering regional dishes, with seafood and wild animals. It's a site out of range for the diving, because even without a spectacular visibility, provides intricate mazes of roots and trunks intertwined and overlapping, gaps of various sizes and rock formations on their walls with inclinations between vertical and negative, with a background that remains hidden from the distance (more 90m depth); has caves that invite to be penetrated, if you count with expert guides and suitable training. Parroquia de San Joaquin Bacalar Pueblo Magico Quintana Roocolonial building of the eighteenth century, recently restored, with vaulted ceilings divided into warehouses. Home Culture Quintana Roo Bacalar Pueblo Magico This house dating from the nineteenth century, was rebuilt by the State Government and inaugurated by the President of the Republic in the month of July 1990. They currently offer workshops for people of all ages such as:. Folk Dance, Poetry Coral and Theatre, Crafts, English, and Danzon International Writer's Housewas inaugurated in 1990 aims to provide a space to comfortably accommodate writers, poets and creative artists in general in the region, . the country and abroad Magic Town Plaza Principal Bacalar Quintana Roo is located in the upper part of the village, next to the fort of San Felipe, the central park has a kiosk and manicured lawns; this square is the meeting point for all residents and official location for installing the fair Bacalar. festivals and fairs in Quintana Roo Bacalar Pueblo Magico In February the Carnival takes place; in August, the festival of San Joaquin patron of the town, where they carry out religious activities, besides racing boats and jet skis in Laguna Bacalar and other activities typical of these celebrations. Gastronomy of Quintana Roo Bacalar Pueblo Magico Bacalar and the rest of the state has a great Yucatecan and Belizean cuisine. Of the latter emphasizes the dish "rice and beans" which has the distinction of being cooked with coconut oil. Xpelón tamales (a type of bean) and sotobichay (Queen arm) which is a tamale with Chaya is also produced. Also, the pot and the chocolomo is customary. In the days of "Todos Santos" the "mucbil chickens" tamales in the region that are baked and there are also dishes made on seafood, such as bread and tikinxic dogfish and snail preparations are prepared; Also grouper, snapper, lobster and conch are a small sample of the seafood delicacies that are prepared in many different ways in this paradise. Crafts Bacalar Pueblo Magico Quintana Roo A large group of artisans working various techniques: carving wood and stone, dyed clothes with bark in the region, embroidery, weaving, reed figures, hammocks. Also painters and caricaturists.In the area tissues palm and basketry are made. It has also successfully driven carved wooden crafts and hammocks plotted in bright colors and measures. There is also tradition for hand embroidery in the preparation of the "huipiles" called traditional female attire. Relevant information about Bacalar Pueblo Magico Quintana Roo Bacalar Nearby are the beaches: Mahahual, Playa del Carmen and Cancun. The Xcalak and Chetumal ruins. If you go for a swim, do not forget to use biodegradable sunscreen. Main activities of Bacalar Magical Town Quintana RooDiving and snorkeling.