The new Bacalar Ecopark is a must-see during your next visit to this paradise in Quintana Roo. Located in the magical Lagoon of the Seven Colors, this development spans 7,000 square meters and offers areas for locals and tourists.
Located next to the Balneario Ejidal, 500 meters from the Fort of San Felipe, the Ecopark is accessible both on foot and by vehicle.
Inside the park, there is a beautiful one-kilometer-long tourist pier, ideal for walking, taking photographs, and enjoying the view of the lagoon. This pier surrounds the mangrove and is designed to highlight the local identity, with the aim of becoming a prominent attraction of Bacalar. Some of the pier’s planks include a museography that describes the region’s ecosystem.
Description of the Bacalar Ecopark Project
The pier, 200 meters per side and oriented to the north, has a variable height so as not to touch the mangrove or the trees, gently sliding towards the lagoon. The solid spaces house a research laboratory and services, which can be extended to a plain of shadows by means of tall trees.
The structural system, built with local and certified chicozapote wood, is efficient and multifunctional, serving as a column, beam, and foundation at the same time.
In addition, a scaled museography has been incorporated into the tour, representing a timeline of 10,000 years that narrates the history of Bacalar’s unique biodiversity. This museography invites visitors to become aware and conserve the place, and promotes the social management of a public and free space for the inhabitants of Bacalar.
The main strategy of the project was to minimize the environmental impact, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural wealth of the site’s flora and fauna.
Commitment to Preservation
The Ecopark is located in a 5-hectare Protected Natural Area, so visitors are advised to avoid any environmental impact, such as littering or swimming with sunscreen. It is crucial to take care of the stromatolites, organisms that keep the lagoon clean and with its beautiful blue tones.
The park also has a classroom, laboratory, meeting room, open spaces, bathrooms, and a small commercial area. The classroom will offer educational talks on the ecological preservation of the Bacalar Lagoon and the care of stromatolites.
Come and enjoy this space that combines nature and education in one place.
