Our Habitas Bacalar, Mexico

Dawn skims the lagoon in bands of turquoise and milk-glass blue; pelicans drift past as the pier warms in the sun.

Our Habitas Bacalar is a 34-key boutique hideaway of canvas bungalows and wood-and-palm cabanas set on Mexico’s famed Laguna de los Siete Colores.

Life here is lakeside and low-tech—bare feet on timber, paddleboards at first light, dinners under a ceiling of stars.

What Makes It Special

• Private lakeside setting with swim platforms, kayaks, and paddleboards straight from the pier
• Wellness & ritual—yoga decks, sound journeys, cacao circles, and a temazcal-style sweat lodge
• Open-air living—natural materials, cross-breezes, outdoor showers in many bungalows
• Farm-and-sea flavors—citrus, chiles, wood smoke, and Yucatán herbs in bright, clean plates
• Boutique scale—only 34 accommodations for a true hush at sunrise and moonrise

A Day at Our Habitas Bacalar

Morning

Slip into the lagoon while it’s glass-still; tiny fish flash like silver commas. Breakfast brings just-squeezed naranja, warm tortillas, and papaya with lime and chile.

Afternoon

Paddle to a sandbar where the water turns the pale blue of blown glass; back on shore, a hammock and a novel. Slow lunch—grilled fish, avocado, and charred citrus—followed by a dozy hour on the pier to the sound of palm fronds ticking in the breeze.

Evening

A sound bath hums through the yoga shala as the sky moves from peach to indigo. Dinner is mezcal and wood-fired corn with herbs; music soft, conversations softer.

Night

Stars crowd the lagoon; you walk the boardwalk by lantern light, then fall asleep to water lapping the mangroves.

Insider tips for Our Habitas Bacalar

• Cell Service: Cell phone reception is limited, so WhatsApp is recommended for communicating with staff.
• Lagoon-view rooms are highly recommended and considered magical.
• Adults Only: The resort is designed for adults; not suitable for children.
• Mosquitoes: Bring insect repellent—there are many, especially in the evenings.
• Ask for one of the two tables on the lagoon deck for dinner—the setting is exceptional.
• The resort is a bit out of town; having a car is helpful if you want to explore the area.
• Book months in advance, as the resort is small and popular.

Why We Love It (Curated Highlights)

At Hotelagio we hand-pick only stays that feel truly one-of-a-kind. This property made our list because of these rare details:

• Seven shades of blue—a pier that drops you into a natural color chart.
• Ritual-forward wellness—from temazcal sweats to cacao at dusk.
• Nature-made design—canvas, timber, palm; breezes instead of buttons.
• Play, then pause—paddle at sunrise, stargaze from the deck after dinner.

For Whom

For couples: lantern-lit boardwalks, quiet cabanas, starry-night swims.

For friends & small groups: side-by-side bungalows, communal tables, shared rituals.

For remote creatives: lakeside nooks, calm mornings, plenty of unplugged headspace (Wi-Fi in common areas).

Quick Facts (Luxury Snapshot)

Location: Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico — ~35–45 min by car from Chetumal (CTM); ~4.5–5 hrs from Cancún (CUN)

Rooms: 34 bungalows/canvas cabanas (some lagoon-front; many with outdoor showers)

Rates: From USD 199 — rare lakeside access with wellness programming at a boutique scale

Best for: Nature-led escapes, wellness weekends, paddle & pier days, stargazing

Style: Boutique, Bungalows in a lakeside setting