The secret is out, and Bacalar, in Quintana Roo, Mexico, is firmly on the map as a delightful addition ... this stunning lagoon boasts a unique ecosystem and a wonderfully laid-back town, brimming ...

About 25 mi/40 km northwest of Chetumal is the town of Bacalar, home to Bacalar Lagoon (the second-largest lagoon in Mexico) and the Spanish-built Fort San Felipe (noted for its museum of weapons ...