Rancho Encantado is located on the shores of Lake Bacalar, famous for its crystal-clear waters with seven shades. This hotel has a pier and a swimming area in the lake. There is also a spa with a treatment cabin built above the water and a jacuzzi with lake view, ideal to relax under starlight. Its restaurant with regional cuisine is housed in a waterfront palapa and has a wine cellar with Mexican products for the most demanding palates. This eco-friendly hotel in Bacalar offers boat rides, tours to the nearby archaeological sites, and wedding planning service. The property also has a pool, hammock areas, a ping-pong table, kayaks, and a bar. The 33 guest rooms and cabins are fitted with a balcony or terrace with a hammock; some of them have direct access to the lake, and some others have an outdoor jacuzzi. The property is 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Fortress of San Felipe Bacalar, 9 kilometers (5.6 mi) from the Blue Sinkhole, and 39 kilometers (24.2 mi) from the Free Zone of Belize. Chetumal International Airport (CTM) is 42 kilometers (26.1 mi) away. ***The local government has a mandatory tax of $26.06 MXN or $1.40 USD per room, per night, payable directly to the hotel. Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.