Colonial fort from 1733 housing the Museum of Piracy since 1965: a national historic site. Panoramic view of the lagoon from the walls. The monument that explains why Bacalar exists.
WHY IT’S WORTH IT
1Colonial construction 1725-1733 by Italian architect Juan Podio: a defensive design without regional parallel.
2Museum of Piracy since 1965: a national historic site.
3Panoramic lagoon view from the walls. One of the best in town.