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Bacalar Rapids

The Bacalar Rapids

Cenote Azul, breakfast and two hours at the rapids

4.8 · 4,328 reviews on Google

14 h

Wednesdays

English / Spanish

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Spend a day surrounded by nature and crystal-clear waters on the Bacalar Rapids Tour, an experience designed to introduce you to some of the destination’s most representative attractions.

The journey begins with round-trip ground transportation from the entrance of your hotel or hostel, accompanied by a bilingual guide. Your first stop will be Cenote Azul in Bacalar, where you will have approximately one hour to enjoy the surroundings and receive breakfast with one main course of your choice.

You will then visit the Bacalar Rapids, where you will have approximately two hours to enjoy the water and natural scenery. Admission and the use of a life jacket during this activity are included.

The experience also includes lunch by the lagoon with one main course of your choice, a photo stop at the colorful Bacalar letters, and a panoramic view of the historic San Felipe Fort.

This tour is ideal for couples, families, and groups of friends looking to discover Bacalar through an organized experience with transportation, meals, and admission to its main attractions.

Round-trip ground transportation from the entrance of your hotel or hostel.
Bilingual guide.
Admission to Cenote Azul in Bacalar.
Approximately one hour at Cenote Azul.
Breakfast with one main course of your choice:
- Chilaquiles with chicken or meat.
- Mexican-style eggs.
- Eggs with chaya.
- Eggs with ham.
- Plain eggs.
Admission to the Bacalar Rapids.
Approximately two hours at the Bacalar Rapids.
Life jacket during the Bacalar Rapids visit.
Lunch by the lagoon with one main course of your choice:
- Fish fillet in spicy “a la diabla” sauce.
- Garlic fish fillet.
- Chicken fillet.
Photo stop at the Bacalar letters.
Panoramic view of San Felipe Fort

Swimsuit.
Towel.
Lightweight and comfortable clothing.
An extra change of dry clothes.
Sandals or water shoes.
Hat or cap.
Sunglasses.
Biodegradable sunscreen.
Biodegradable insect repellent.
Cash for the Cenote Azul life jacket, beverages, and personal expenses.
Camera or mobile phone.
Personal identification.

Life jacket during the Cenote Azul visit.
Beverages during breakfast or lunch.
Additional food and beverages.
Activities not specified.
Personal expenses.
Gratuities.

The tour operates only on Wednesdays.
The exact pickup time will depend on the location of your hotel or hostel and will be confirmed when your reservation is completed.
The visit to Cenote Azul lasts approximately one hour.
A life jacket at Cenote Azul is not included.
The visit to the Bacalar Rapids lasts approximately two hours.
The life jacket for the Bacalar Rapids activity is included.
Breakfast and lunch options may be subject to availability.
The schedule and order of activities may change due to traffic, weather, or operational requirements.
Water activities are subject to weather and destination conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Bacalar Rapids?

A channel in the lagoon where the natural current carries you along over the sandy bottom. The tour allows around two hours there, life jacket included, and finishes with lunch on the shore of the lagoon.

How much is the Bacalar Rapids tour?

$109 USD per person. It includes round-trip transport from your hotel, a bilingual guide, admission and about an hour at Cenote Azul, breakfast and lunch. Approximate duration: 14 h.

What our travellers say

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Monika Prei a month ago

★★★★★

What an unforgettable experience! We had an absolutely amazing day on our tour from Cancun to Chichén Itzá, the cenote, and Valladolid. From early morning until late in the evening, Alfredo, Enrique, and Xiomara went above and beyond to make this trip truly special. They didn’t just show us the most beautiful places—they brought every location to life with fascinating stories, incredible historical knowledge, and genuine passion. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and attention to every detail made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and completely immersed in the experience. Every stop was perfectly organized, and they made sure we had enough time to enjoy every moment while sharing so many interesting facts that we would have never learned on our own. A huge thank you to Alfredo, Enrique, and Xumaro for their kindness, positive energy, and outstanding service. They turned a great tour into a truly unforgettable memory for our family. At the end of the tour, Xiomara surprised us with one more thoughtful gesture. She bought a cake for our birthday celebrants—we had three of them! She then started singing “Happy Birthday,” and soon the whole group joined in. It was such a warm, joyful, and memorable moment, and without a doubt one of the top highlights of the entire tour. It was the perfect way to end an amazing day. If you’re looking for the best tour from Cancun, don’t hesitate—this is the one to book! Highly recommended!
walter thalmeiner 2 months ago

★★★★★

We did the 4x1 trip (Tulum, Coba, Cenote/Lunch, Playa del Carmen), on June 5, 2026. It was a long trip, but the whole experience was outstanding. Zeferino is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the Mayan culture. I believe he was by far the best guide we met during our many trips we took during the years! And Eric is an excellent driver, a very important part of a day-long trip. I recommend both Zeferino and Eric wholeheartedly, along the company organising this trip (Cancun Bay Tours)!
Zain Talukdar a month ago

★★★★★

Xiomara was one of the best tour guides I’ve had in an international excursion. Our crew did the tour of Chichen Itza, a cenote, a Mayan village, and the downtown plaza of a Mayan city. She was incredibly informed, patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Shoutout also to Enrique and Tony for their help in making this day tour an enjoyable one. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting
YANETH CORREA-MARTINEZ a month ago

★★★★★

Zeferino was an incredible, very knowledgeable guide. The more you know about the Mayan culture, the more you want to know. If you are interested in a historical tour of the Yucatán peninsula he is your guy!. Very humbling to get a Shaman’s blessing when we went to the Cenote. Unfortunately, it had rained the night before so the Cenote wasn’t crystal clear. The hike to the pyramid was exciting and fun.
Eddie Loera 5 months ago

★★★★★

Ilse was a FANTASTIC tour guide and I'm confident that there is no better tour guide that exists. Her ability to seamlessly talk in both English and Spanish and her knowledge on Mayan culture made the tour worth every peso. Our driver, Jonathan, was extremely friendly and even offered us beverages. I imagine the drive isn't the easiest but still he seemed to enjoy his job. I would 100% guarantee this tour to friend and family in the future. If you plan on swimming in the cenote, remember to bring your own towel. Water shoes are not necessary but very helpful as the walk from the changing area to the cenote is a bit difficult to do barefoot.