Not only does Bacalar have smart bus stops………………………………….………………..but also a decent burger to make a change from all things Mexican.Laguna Bacalar features in the LP guide which is the first time we’ve been on the tourist path for a few days which means more expensive accommodation and food.Bacalar is roughly in the middle of a 50 miles long lagoon (80 kilometres) with Buenavista towards the head as you travel from north to south. The story goes that the pirates who discovered this area did so whilst sheltering from the prevailing strong easterly winds arriving from the Caribbean. This sign we found amusing; so you can swim during the day and the crocodiles won’t hurt you – only if you swim in the lagoon at night? Right, likely story to persuade people not to swim here because there are no crocodiles, however, some will spend time looking for them.These are the ruins of the fort which was built to fight off the pirates trying to loot and pillage back in the day.Yes, the British were here led by Sir Francis Drake.Not many cannons have iguanas to guard them from over zealous tourists.
Mexico and Belize 