Bacalar is the perfect, restful alternative to Cancun.

Located on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Bacalar has become a quieter alternative to heavily-touristed cities such as Cancún and Tulum. Photograph by Marco Bottigelli, Getty Images The Mexican Caribbean ...

You might be wondering, What’s so special about Bacalar? The answer is: beautiful Laguna Bacalar (AKA Bacalar Lake, Lago Bacalar, or Lake Bacalar) — and as you might have gathered, the main things to ...

The view of Lake Bacalar from the boardwalk. Dawn was breaking over the lagoon when I looked down and saw one of the oldest life forms on earth. It wasn’t much to look at. Lumpy, white, and sitting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. diegocardini/Adobe Stock An area view of a private dock in Bacalar, Mexico. Flamings in Isla Holbox. Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) ...

Recent traveler reviews and expert guides have highlighted Mexico’s most celebrated beaches for 2026, spanning from Baja California Sur to the Caribbean. The selections range from secluded, pristine ...