Los Rapidos, Bacalar, México
Longing for an experience like no other? The Bacalar Lagoon is calling you. Experience some of the bluest water on planet earth during your visit to this rare freshwater treasure. Situated in the southernmost reaches of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the Bacalar Lagoon provides visitors with a plethora of unique experiences and attractions, with perhaps the most popular being Los Rapidos.
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About Los Rapids, Quintana Roo
Los Rapidos is a unique area of the Bacalar Lagoon that could be described as a narrow channel between two sections of the lake. The narrowing of the water creates a rapid that pushes you through the channel at a nice meandering pace, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty. Aside from having incredibly blue water, the rapids are lined by ancient organisms called stromatolites as well as rare freshwater mangroves making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Kayaking Los Rapidos
Los Rapidos can be enjoyed in several different ways and perhaps the most common way is to rent a kayak and paddle down the rapids. Kayaks can be rented from a few different balnearios (Beach Clubs) and the most popular one is called ‘Los Rapidos laguna de Bacalar’. This beach club has spots to hang out for the day and has a restaurant for your convenience.
Another great and cheaper option is to check out Laguna Bonanza, it is quite lovely in its own right and far less busy. From here you can kayak to the rapids very easily. Read more about Laguna Bonanza.
How to Get to Los Rapidos
To get to Los Rapidos you will most likely take a taxi from Bacalar or Chetumal which will cost you around 170 to 200 MXN (10 USD) each way. Make sure to coordinate with your taxi driver so that they can pick you up after you’re finished.
How Much Does Los Rapidos Cost
Entrance fees for Los Rapidos laguna de Bacalar are 150 MXN, 7.5 USD. Food and drinks are available at the restaurant, but you can also bring your own food and drinks.
Entrance fees at Laguna Bonanza are $30MXN, $1.51 USD and to get to Los Rapidos you’ll need to rent a Kayak at $200MXN, $10 USD per hour. You can also rent a Palapa for $50MXN, $2.52USD.
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