Casa Imox is a house built in 2023 not far from the Polytechnic University of Bacalar.

It is only 1.3 km away from the beautiful 42-km-long Lagoon of Seven Colors in Bacalar. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the lagoon, 5 minutes by bike, and 2 minutes by car.

Imox is a detached single-family home in a beautifully green and absolutely peaceful setting. With a total living area of about 90 square meters and 4 rooms, you’ll find a large living room with an open-concept kitchen, stove, and spacious dining area, as well as additional sofas for cozy relaxation. There are also three separately lockable bedrooms with beds, solid-wood closets and dressers from a local woodshop, and hammocks. In addition, the house features a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and toilet, as well as a separate restroom.

New air conditioners and fans in all bedrooms, along with a fan in the living and dining room, ensure comfortable temperatures. In the kitchen, you’ll find a refrigerator with a freezer compartment, a fully equipped kitchen unit with a stove, cutlery, and dishes. Here, you can comfortably prepare meals after a lovely day in the lagoon. The living room area features sofas and a beautiful solid-wood table. Two doors lead to the front yard and the entrance area of the house. There is a free parking spot in front of the house. The house also has Wi-Fi.

Casa Imox can accommodate 4 to 8 people, making it ideal for small travel groups or larger families. It is located directly on the road leading to the university. The nearest general store is just 50 m away. The university is 400 m away, and the city center of Bacalar is 2.9 km away.

The house is ideal for families looking to stay in an absolutely quiet, natural, and green setting. This accommodations are also well-suited for groups of travelers who want to explore Yucatán and Quintana Roo on their own. The lagoon offers the perfect setting for relaxation and water sports, featuring various piers, a beach area with slides for children, and a panoramic walkway around the lagoon. Enjoy the incomparable sunrise from a dock, take a boat tour to the Pirates’ Channel, the cenotes (underwater caves), and beautiful, multicolored snorkeling and swimming spots, or paddle out in kayaks or on stand-up paddleboards to your favorite spots in the lagoon.

In addition to the lagoon, Bacalar also boasts a rich history. Fort San Felipe Bacalar, built in 1733 by Capitán Alonso de Figueroa y Silva to defend against pirates from the southeastern side of the canal, features a museum that offers a fascinating insight into the history of the indigenous inhabitants as well as the French, English, Dutch, and Scots—who, as conquerors or pirates, repeatedly attacked the lagoon city. All locations in downtown Bacalar and near the lagoon are easily accessible on foot or by bike. The city center features a traffic-calmed zone where you can ride your bike undisturbed.

Bacalar has numerous Mexican restaurants and street stalls serving delicious food at reasonable prices. In the immediate vicinity is “Los Rapidos de Bacalar,” a recreational area where you can float along the beautiful blue river current and view the estromatolites from a distance. The estromatolites are among the oldest living organisms (“rocks” with microorganisms on their surface), dating back several million years. Along with the mangroves, they help produce oxygen and sequester CO2, thereby contributing to the area’s stunning flora and fauna. In addition, the lagoon has other relatively unspoiled spots, such as Sac-Ha or Laguna Bonanza, which are perfect places for barbecuing, swimming, or relaxing.

About 35 km from Bacalar lies the capital of Quintana Roo, Chetumal. It has an airport from which you can easily travel to several cities in Mexico and the U.S. By bus (from Bacalar) or rental car, you can easily reach other historic sites and recreational areas such as Akumal (Turtle Beach), Cancun, Chichen Itza, Coba, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Merida, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Valladolid, as well as dozens of impressive underwater caves (cenotes).

Let yourself be enchanted by the Lagoon of Seven Colors—spend an unforgettable vacation in southern Mexico!