Becan

[Steve O]

The ruins of Becan are located about 100 kilometers from Bacalar on Hwy. 186. It's the only ruin to be walled in and surrounded by a moat. It's a fairly large site and takes 2 to 3 hours to explore.


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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/STEVE452becanruin1.jpg


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[Steve O]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/STEVE462becanruin2.jpg


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[GEB44]

How far is Bacalar from Tulum?

[Steve O]

Laguna Bacalar is about a 3 to 3 1/2 hour drive from Tulum. It's also known as The Lagoon of The Seven Colors because of the different hues you get off the water. It's beautiful. Worth spending a day or two. The town is nice and there are many places to stay on the water. I believe it is a kilometer wide by 37 kilometers long. All fresh water.


When the water is still, you can see the reflection of the sky


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/fypons/STEVE447bacalarlakeandsky.jpg


A view of the water


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The roof of the Hotel Laguna Bacalar


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Sunrise


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