The President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bacalar, Linda Argaez, announced that all accommodations in Bacalar, known for the Lagoon of Seven Colors, were booked for New Year’s Eve. By New Year’s day, reservations returned to normal occupancy at 70 to 80 percent.
In all, that meant that over 600 rooms across 62 hotels and lodging accommodations were fully booked. Because of the high demand in visitors, hostels and campsites were contacted to see if they had extra room to spare for the influx of tourists.
Since Bacalar holds the prestigious designation as a “Magic Town” or Pueblo Magico, more and more travelers want to visit. Being a Magic Town means Bacalar is rich in culture, beauty, historical relevance, and it can offer a magical experience for those who visit. As such, travelers from all over the world want to see from themselves how special Bacalar truly is.
Because of the increasing demand of tourists to this area, more restaurants, hotels, and recreation offerings have sprouted to provide services to those who come here. This means many locals of this Magic Town are benefiting from the economic growth opportunities.