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Amaranto Bacalar Hotel QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO
Amaranto Bacalar Hotel sits on the shores of the Lagoon of Seven Colours, a breathtaking freshwater lagoon in southern Quintana Roo and the largest in the Yucatán Peninsula, stretching nearly 31 miles. Its name comes from the seven distinct shades of blue that ripple across its surface, from pale turquoise to deep sapphire, created by varying depths and a white limestone floor that reflects sunlight like a mirror. Designed to immerse guests in this
extraordinary landscape, the adults-only retreat has just 17 suites, ranging from Double Suites with lagoon views to a Panoramic Master Suite with a private whirlpool bath and terrace, all finished with natural materials and premium linens. The lagoon rewards exploration at every pace:
kayaking and paddleboarding across calm, warm waters, private boat tours that trace hidden coves and mangrove channels, or simply floating above the shifting blues. Bacalar itself is one of Mexico’s officially designated Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns), a small town that’s retained its narrow streets and lakeside rhythm, largely untouched by tourism.
That unspoiled quality carries into the hotel’s
approach to wellness. Days often begin with an open-air yoga session on the private dock, followed by a leisurely breakfast served beside the lagoon. Beyond that, the property leans into Bacalar’s reputation as a destination for a quiet spiritual retreat, offering sound healing sessions, traditional cacao ceremonies, massages and facials. In the kitchen, Mexican cuisine takes on a
distinctly Maya accent: achiote (a vibrant red spice), sour orange, chaya (Maya spinach) and local honey run through a menu served overlooking the lagoon, with private candlelit dinners available on the dock. Nearby, the Fuerte de San Felipe, built in 1729
to defend the town from pirate raids, now houses a museum with panoramic lagoon views, while a scattering of cenotes — cool, mirror-still pools regarded by the Maya as portals to the underworld — hidden in the surrounding jungle offer some of the region’s most mystical detours. Around a 35-minute drive from Chetumal
International Airport, the hotel offers something very special on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
DON’T MISS Take a kayak out on the lagoon at sunrise, followed by dock-side yoga and a local breakfast
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Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Private lagoon dock • Outdoor heated pool • Panoramic lagoon-front terrace • Open-air restaurant & bar
KEY ACTIVITIES • Kayaking, paddleboarding & boat tours on the lagoon
• Wellness: yoga, sound healing & cacao ceremonies
• Visits to nearby cenotes • Lagoon-side private dining
GET IN TOUCH •
amarantobacalar.com • +52 983 148 8210 •
reservations@amarantobacalar.com •
instagram.com/amarantobacalar
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