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The Lagoon of Seven Colors: a treasure we must protect Bacalar not only dazzles with its natural beauty; it also safeguards one of the oldest and most valuable ecosystems on the planet. In this blog, we explore the secrets behind its magic and the importance of protecting it. The ancestral guardians: stromatolites They may look like simple rocks, but they are alive. Stromatolites are colonies of microorganisms—mainly cyanobacteria—that build layered structures over thousands of years.They form barely 1 centimeter per decade, yet they have survived for more than 3.5 billion years, long before plants or animals existed.They are known as “living fossils” and were responsible for releasing the oxygen that made life on Earth possible. In Bacalar, these guardians fulfill a vital role: they maintain the balance of the lagoon by filtering the water, stabilizing sediments, and giving rise to

The Maya Train, one of the most anticipated transportation infrastructures in Mexico, is in its final construction phase and promises to revolutionize mobility in the Yucatán Peninsula. Designed to connect emblematic places in southeastern Mexico, such as Mérida, Tulum, and Cancun, the project extends to Bacalar, where a significant opening is anticipated. When will the Tulum – Bacalar section of the Maya Train be inaugurated? As of November 2024, the Maya Train operates from Palenque, Chiapas, to Tulum, Quintana Roo, with operating stations in key cities such as Palenque, Escárcega, Campeche, Mérida, Valladolid, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen. Maya Train Guide The section that runs from Tulum to Bacalar, including stations in destinations such as Bacalar and Chetumal, is under development and is expected to begin operations in late November 2024. Maya Train Route The complete infrastructure of the Maya