Kayak in Chetumal

The Hondo River is one of the best places with all its channels surrounded by mangroves.

On this tour you will be able to observe manatees, turtles, dolphins, lizards and a great variety of birds such as seagulls, herons, ducks and vultures, among many others.

Kayak in Mahahual

There are completely transparent kayaks to navigate the coastal waters, which make the experience unforgettable.

Enjoy all the natural beauty of the Xcalak National Park located 60 km south of Mahahual.

On the tour you will be able to row among mangroves learning about the rich ecosystem of the area, through labyrinthine channels and some lagoons home of hundreds of birds, as well as crabs, manta rays, crocodiles and raccoons.

It is important to point out that there are tours at different times of the day, since both the landscapes and the fauna of the place are changing. One of the best options is to start the tour at dawn where you will be greeted by the mangrove swamp with a symphony of spider monkeys and various tropical birds.

Kayak in Bacalar Lagoon

Another ideal place to practice this sport is the Bacalar Lagoon, which not only has its different shades ranging from sky blue to jade green, to enchant you, but you can also visit the enigmatic stromatolites, as well as the impressive mangroves.

If you are interested in history, you can also explore the Canal de los Piratas (Pirates Channel), a passage in the mangroves that hundreds of years ago served as a refuge for corsair and pirate ships.

Another option within the lagoon is to explore the Bacalar rapids, a narrow channel between two sections of the lagoon. The narrowing of the water creates a rapid that pushes you through the channel at a nice meandering pace, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty. Beside is home to an ancient population of stromatolites that are around 3.5 billion years old.