bacalar

BACALAR LAGOON
QUINTANA ROO , MEXICO

Although Bacalar has always been a tourist destination due to its breathtaking scenery, it has been regarded as a two day passage spot by travellers doing the Maya circuit of the Yucatan.

This is changing rapidly due to the fact that many investors have been looking for opportunities in the south part of the state where all the infrastructure and manpower of the state's Capital Chetumal, lays unused.

For retirement purposes Bacalar offers the best , still affordable superb water front property in premium location, just a stroll to the town's main square in which anything can be found for everyday needs, pharmacy, convenience shops fresh fish from the near Majahual port, fruits and vegetables, etc. If you need to stock for more sophisticated articles a short drive of 15 miles to the state's Capital , Chetumal city will satisfy all your needs for electrodomestics , supermarkets, duty free shopping, fabrics, shoe stores, restaurants, cinemas.

It is still the best kept secret but don't be fooled and don't wait too long , it is becoming well sought by all kinds of people, investors, developers, tourists and residents are becoming aware of the jewel they have. If you are looking for superb , breathtaking ,affordable, water front living , Bacalar has it all.

Sought by retirees it will not rest laid back, but will soon become THE PLACE to be . Chetumal airport is now being renovated into an international one and there is already several super deluxe hotel's in the surroundings. One spectacular one in Balacar and other ones belonging to very well known hotel chains next to the archeological sites.

SHOPPING:
Chetumal features Plaza de las Americas mall, with cinemas and enough convenient shopping.

A 20 minute drive will put you in the recently developed BELIZE FREE ZONE, Casinos, and all the duty free shopping you may dream of.

CULTURE :
Surrounded by important Maya archeological sites like Calakmul, Kohunlich, Dzibanche. The town of Bacalar in itself is one of its kind since it houses the state's National Teachers School , which is attended by most of Bacalar's student population giving as a result that most habitants are highly literate for such a small town and no analphabets are found here.

MAJAHUAL PORT :
Just an hour ride from Bacalar , Majahual has become the new destination for cruise ships. The passengers are being transported from Majahual to the near by attractions, Bacalar , Kohunlich , Xcalak , etc. This is a great opportunity for residents to establish , crafshops, restaurants , etc. but MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL for our subject is that many of this passengers are now realizing the existence of Bacalar and COMING BACK ON THEIR OWN to check it. This visitors are mostly seniors looking for a retirement home.
bacalar lagoon
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Bacalar lagoon's breathtaking scenery
With a population of only 10,000 people , it has an enviable cultural level for such a small town due to the fact that it lodges the state's Teachers college . A large amount of residents of Bacalar have attended this college to become a school professor, giving Bacalar an unusual HIGH level of educated persons for such a small population. bacalar shore view
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