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Snorkeling in the Bacalar Lagoon rapids

5 February 2017 · 1 min · 4K views · Los Rápidos, Bacalar

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The Los Rápidos section of Laguna de Bacalar in the Yucatán Peninsula features a narrow channel formed by subterranean rivers.Watch The area earns its name from a persistent current that flows through the constricted waterway, requiring significant effort to swim against.0:13 The site, known locally as the lagoon of seven colors, offers a distinct swimming environment characterized by its moving water.0:04 A restaurant located directly at Los Rápidos provides amenities including hammocks and hanging beds for visitors.0:45

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