Itinerary

1. Welcome!

   • Welcome! Our staff will welcome you upon arrival at the marina located in the Casa China Bacalar facilities. 
   • There, you will receive all the information and equipment necessary for your 3-hour sailing adventure.

2. Cenote Esmeralda

   • We set sail from the pier and observe the Cenote Esmeralda; the largest of the entire lagoon with more than 70 meters deep.

3. Cenote Cocalitos / Stromatolites

   • You have arrived at the stromatolites garden! 
   • Cenote Cocalitos is 90 meters deep and home to the stromatolite sanctuary. 
   • Stromatolites are ancestors of corals that date back to the origin of life on the planet. 
   • We tell you why they are so special and how to preserve them. 
   • Look, but don't touch.

4. Pirate Canal

   • Your next stop is the famous Pirate Canal, where the warm, shallow waters create an unforgettable setting. 
   • Here you will have the opportunity to swim and explore the area while we prepare a delicious fruit picnic. 
   • Can you imagine the battles against the pirates who tried to plunder the area almost 400 years ago?

5. Cenote Negro a.k.a. Cenote of the Witch

   • You will enter the Cenote Negro, known locally as the Cenote de la Bruja (Witch's Cenote), a place full of fantasy and mystery.
   • Its depth exceeds 100 meters so you will be able to appreciate a change of color in the water. 
   • From this site you will understand why it is known as the Lagoon of the Seven Colors.

6. Bird Island

   • The last stop before returning to the pier is Bird Island, a place where you can breathe peace and serenity among the symphony of birds. 
   • Depending on the season you will be able to appreciate the flight of migratory species while you dive into the crystal clear waters.

7. Back to Dock

   • Enjoy the breeze as you sail back to the dock.