Situated in the heart of the Mayan jungle, Boca de Agua is an eco-conscious treehouse retreat on the edge of the Laguna de Bacalar.
Its minimalist, design-forward cabins float on stilts in the trees among 36 hectares of jungly wilderness, with spider monkeys swinging overhead. Beyond the trees lies Bacalar’s spectacularly beautiful 26-mile-long Lagoon of Seven Colours, so named for its luminous shades of blues and greens.
There’s an on-site cenote for swimming, along with a jetty and private deck providing access to the crystalline waters of the lagoon, which can be explored by kayak, paddleboard or sailboat. Nearby, there’s jungle to explore on botanical walks, treks to Mayan archaeological sites, and the pueblo mágico of Bacalar just a ten-minute drive way.
What we love about Boca de Agua
- The architecture by Frida Escobedo: 22 elevated one- and two-bedroom cabins built around living trees, with private decks, indoor-outdoor showers, airy living spaces and (in some) private plunge pools
- The sense of privacy: set amidst 86 acres of Yucatán jungle, it feels blissfully quiet, remote and connected to nature
- The range of immersive activities available in the jungle and ont he lagoon, from paddle boarding to kayaking, sailing, yoga, and in-room massages.
- Creative Mexican cooking at the Flora restaurant, with fresh produce straight from the hotel’s kanché gardens
- A serious commitment to conservation: 90% of the land has been left undeveloped, the stilted design was conceived to protect the mangroves, and the hotel partners with local spider monkey conservation group Con Mono Araña
Days here are centred around the lagoon
Spend time easily on the water, with sunrise or sunset paddleboarding, kayaking through quiet channels, or private sailing across the lagoon. Sailing routes may include stops at the Pirate’s Channel, Black Cenote, Cocalitos, Esmeralda Cenote and Bird Island.
On land, guests can join guided walks through the property’s jungle, where 90% of the 36-hectare site remains untouched. Early morning walks may bring sightings of spider monkeys, toucans and other birdlife, depending on conditions. There are also mind-and-body sessions held by the water, at the cenote, or at the petanca.
For a closer look at the region, Boca de Agua can arrange visits into Bacalar town, cooking classes, Mexican distillate tastings, and archaeological expeditions to Mayan sites such as Ichkabal, Kohunlich and Dzibanché, designed with expert guidance and respect for the land.
When to Travel
Year-round
Bacalar is warm year-round. November to April is generally the most comfortable period, with drier days, clearer skies, and lower humidity. May to October is hotter and wetter, with the highest chance of rain from June to October. The lagoon can be visited throughout the year, though water-based activities are always subject to weather conditions.
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