Things to do in Laguna Bacalar
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Fortress
The Fortress above the lagoon was built to protect citizens from raids by pirates and the local indigenous population. It also served as an important outpost for the Spanish in the War of the Castes. In 1859 it was seized by Maya rebels, who held the fort until Quintana Roo was finally conquered by Mexican troops in 1901. Today, with formidable cannons still on its ramparts, the fortress remains an imposing sight.
It houses a museum exhibiting colonial armaments and uniforms from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Balneario
The balneario lies a few hundred meters north along the costera (waterfront avenue) below the fort. There are some small restaurants along the avenue and near the balneario, which is very busy on weekends.
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Cenote Azul
Just shy of the south end of the costera is Cenote Azul, a 90m-deep natural pool on the southwest shore of the lake. It's 200m east of Hwy 307, so many buses will drop you nearby.
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Orizaba's
Of the few places to eat right in town, Orizaba's is a good choice.
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