Fuerte de San Felipe

With over 270 years old, Fort San Felipe provides visitors a rich panorama of the history of Bacalar and surrounding regions, from the pre-Hispanic period to the Caste War. Located on the east side of the center of Bacalar, this beautiful stone fort is surrounded by a "moat" deep which also includes walls with cannons a fantastic museum with historical artifacts, murals depicting the history of Bacalar and interactive computers that show the history of the Caste War and the Pirates (as they were and lived). The entry fee is $ 59.80 pesos for foreigners, adults $ 25.12 Mexican pesos, children, students and teachers only $ 12.56 pesos. On Sunday admission is free for Quintanarooenses. Open daily - except Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm.