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What to do near Aldea 19
A selection of restaurants, cafés, bars, places to visit and nature spots around Hotel Aldea 19 Bacalar (Bacalar), ranked by traveller ratings on Google Maps. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
Where to eat
Well-rated restaurants close to the hotel.
- Nixtamal (Cocina a Fuego y Ceniza)★ 4,5 · 2127 reviewsRestaurant in central Bacalar built around fire and ember cooking, a good option for a dinner with smoky flavors away from the waterfront road.1.4 km
- Chiltepín Marisquillos Sede Bacalar★ 4,7 · 1086 reviewsSeafood-minded restaurant on the lakeside avenue, right next to the hotel, for trying fish and shellfish close to the lagoon.2 min walk
- NORU Bacalar★ 4,4 · 1628 reviewsJapanese restaurant in the Magisterial neighborhood, an alternative for those wanting something different from the area's Mexican fare.16 min walk
- Bacalar Beach Club★ 4,6 · 1108 reviewsBeach club with a restaurant on Bacalar's southern lakeside road, a spot for a meal or a relaxed stop beside the lagoon.4 min walk
- La Casa de Lauu★ 4,9 · 549 reviewsMexican restaurant in the Magisterial neighborhood, a place to try traditional dishes in a relaxed small-town setting.16 min walk
- Restaurante Cristalino★ 4,9 · 482 reviewsMexican restaurant on the lakeside avenue, a short walk from the hotel, handy for an easy meal with a lagoon setting.7 min walk
- Restaurante "Albahacalar"★ 4,8 · 528 reviewsBrunch restaurant in central Bacalar, a stop for late breakfasts and light meals between walks around town.12 min walk
- Casa China Bacalar - Tours, Restaurant & Bar★ 4,6 · 596 reviewsViewpoint with a restaurant, bar and tours on the southern lakeside road, a spot to take in the lagoon and arrange outings on the water.8 min walk
Cafés and bakeries
For breakfast or a sweet break.
- Café y Algo + Dis-fruta★ 4,9 · 112 reviewsCafé on the lakeside avenue, steps from the hotel, for a coffee or fruit juice before heading out to explore the lagoon.4 min walk
- Panadería La Colonia★ 4,5 · 89 reviewsNeighborhood bakery in Bacalar, a place to pick up bread and pastries to take along to breakfast or on an outing.16 min walk
What to see and do
Attractions, museums and places with history.
- Fuerte de San Felipe de Bacalar★ 4,6 · 18005 reviewsStone fortress dating from 1729, surrounded by a moat, with a museum tracing the region's history and its past defending against pirates.2.0 km
- Canal de los Piratas★ 4,9 · 4538 reviewsPicturesque channel linking the Hondo River with Bacalar Lagoon, tied to old pirate routes and well suited to a quiet outing.2.4 km
- Laguna de los 7 colores★ 4,9 · 3890 reviewsStretch of the lagoon known for its many shades of blue, ideal for boating, swimming and admiring the water's color over the sandy bottom.1.8 km
- Balneario Ejidal Mágico Bacalar★ 4,4 · 7970 reviewsPublic bathing area beside the lagoon, a place to take a dip and spend the afternoon in a local atmosphere.2.5 km
- Cenote Azul★ 4,3 · 9240 reviewsDeep cenote with intensely blue water on the outskirts of Bacalar, popular for swimming and snorkeling.2.3 km
- Cenote Cocalitos Beach Resort★ 4,6 · 4802 reviewsCalm lagoon spot for swimming, with fossil stromatolites, a cenote, hammocks and a restaurant in a peaceful natural setting.1.6 km
- El Manatí Bacalar★ 4,6 · 3518 reviewsRestaurant in central Bacalar, between Avenues 5 and 7, an option for a meal in the heart of the town.2.0 km
- Cenote Esmeralda★ 4,8 · 1560 reviewsCorner of the lagoon along the lakeside road, known for its green hues and suited to swimming and taking in the scenery.12 min walk
Nature and outdoors
Parks, beaches and nearby reserves.
- Zócalo Park★ 4,5 · 1513 reviewsPark in the center of Bacalar, the town's meeting place and a shady spot to sit and watch local life go by.2.0 km
- Ecoparque Bacalar★ 4,8 · 903 reviewsEcological park on the edge of central Bacalar, a green space for walking and getting close to nature.2.9 km
- Isla de los Pájaros★ 4,8 · 473 reviewsSmall natural island within the lagoon, protected as a reserve and known as a bird refuge best seen from the water.11 min walk
- Aleana Sailing Tours Bacalar★ 5,0 · 356 reviewsSailing outing operator on the lagoon, a few steps from the hotel, for gliding across the water under sail and taking in the scenery.1 min walk
- Área Natural Protegida★ 4,7 · 339 reviewsProtected natural area on the edge of town, a green space for walking and learning about the lagoon's surroundings.2.7 km
- Parque Bacalar★ 4,7 · 264 reviewsTree-shaded square in the heart of Bacalar, a place to stroll and rest surrounded by shops and small-town life.1.9 km
- Palapa★ 4,4 · 172 reviewsGreen space with a palapa in northern Bacalar, a simple spot to rest outdoors away from the bustle.3.6 km
- Balneario Sac-ha bacalar★ 4,5 · 37 reviewsBathing spot outside Bacalar, a place to swim and spend a day outdoors, somewhat farther from the town center.7.2 km
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