Akalki
Rustic, solar-powered thatched huts on stilts over Bacalar's seven-colour freshwater lagoon, built around yoga and meditation rather than luxury.
A small eco-retreat on Bacalar lagoon; overwater rooms are fan-cooled.
- Villa Laguna (overwater bungalow; fans, no A/C)
Dec-Apr, the dry, sunny winter season. Wetter: Jun-Nov rainy season, heaviest Sep-Oct. Jamaica also has a short May rainy spell. Storms: Atlantic hurricane season Jun 1-Nov 30, peaking ~Sep 10 (mid-Aug to mid-Oct). More on Caribbean & Mexico
Questions
Is Akalki all-inclusive?
Continental breakfast included on some rates, extra on others; organic, mostly vegetarian restaurant on site.
Can children stay at Akalki?
Family rooms exist; the setting is described as quiet and best for older children. No kids club mentioned.
How do you get to Akalki?
Fly into Chetumal International (CTM). The transfer is by About a 30-minute drive.
What overwater villas does Akalki have?
Villa Laguna (overwater bungalow; fans, no A/C).
When is the best time to visit Bacalar Lagoon, Quintana Roo?
Dec-Apr, the dry, sunny winter season. Wetter months: Jun-Nov rainy season, heaviest Sep-Oct. Jamaica also has a short May rainy spell.
Also over this water
Cayo Espanto
Thatch Caye, a Muy'Ono Resort
