Day Club QTZL
Two pools —one infinity pool facing the lagoon—, a dock, cabanas and a signature waterfront restaurant.
Lagoon of Seven Colors · Southern Bacalar
Live within the jungle. Facing the lagoon.
A luxury residential development on 24.5 hectares, at the deepest and most intense part of the lagoon.
The destination · Bacalar, Quintana Roo
The Lagoon of Seven Colors
Before we talk about the development, we have to talk about Bacalar. A Pueblo Mágico on the shore of one of the most extraordinary freshwater lagoons in the world, where the water shifts from aquamarine to deep blue and time slows down.
Why the world travels to Bacalar
Freshwater, seven colors
42 km of freshwater lagoon with tones ranging from aquamarine to cobalt blue, perfect for swimming, sailing and paddling year-round.
Living stromatolites
Bacalar is home to one of the largest stromatolite colonies on Earth: the planet's oldest life forms and guardians of the water's purity.
Cenotes & rapids
Cenote Azul, Cenote Negro and Los Rápidos: crystal-clear waters and natural currents minutes from the lagoon.
Pueblo Mágico
The Fort of San Felipe, colorful streets and Yucatecan cuisine: the unhurried life that earned Bacalar its Pueblo Mágico designation.
Bacalar, at its finest moment
Over the past decade, Bacalar has gone from a well-kept secret to one of the most coveted destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. Its Pueblo Mágico designation, the arrival of the Maya Train and the new Tulum Airport, and the discovery of the Lagoon of Seven Colors by travelers worldwide have multiplied its appeal —always mindful of its scale and its surroundings. Today, the world's leading hospitality brands are choosing Bacalar.
World-class brands arriving in the area
Banyan Tree Veya Bacalar
A wellbeing resort by Banyan Tree: 35 villas and 5 residences facing the lagoon, with wellness at the heart of the experience.
Marriott Bacalar
A low-density boutique hotel by Cenote Azul, with a private beach club and a sustainable approach.
The Reserve sits in the south: the deepest part of the lagoon, where the water reaches its most intense tones.
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Environmental commitment
Absolute respect for native flora and fauna.
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A hotel among rivers
A water landscape created within the jungle.
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Prime location
Direct access from the federal highway.
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Hotel living
Live with the services of a luxury hotel.
What makes us different
Four things you won't find twice in Bacalar
The southern shore
The Reserve sits on the southern shore of the Lagoon of Seven Colors, its deepest stretch and therefore its most intense turquoise, where the water shifts from aquamarine to cobalt. This isn't another dot on the map: it's where the lagoon reaches its finest color. Here the QTZL Day Club opens directly onto the water, so snorkeling, paddleboarding, sailing and navigation happen in front of your home rather than a drive away. While much of the shoreline has steadily filled in, the south keeps its calm, depth and color. Choosing the south means keeping Bacalar at its best.
An internationally branded hotel, set within rivers
Here you don't live next to a hotel: you live inside its experience. The heart of the development is an internationally branded hotel set within man-made rivers built into the land itself, traced in respect of every element of the surroundings so the water threads through the architecture rather than overriding it. The 51 Branded Residences are operated under that hotel's brand and standards, so the service, amenities and upkeep you'd expect from world-class hospitality reach your front door. You buy a home and, with it, a way of living that's looked after every day.
An environmental commitment you can verify
The commitment to the jungle isn't a slogan: it's concrete rules. Nearly 10 hectares of native jungle are kept intact, home to the monkeys, toucans and parrots that were here long before us. On each lot only 70% may be cleared; the remaining 30% stays as living jungle, so vegetation never disappears between the houses. And for every tree removed from a sold lot, we plant another elsewhere within the community: a one-to-one replacement that keeps the project's green canopy standing. Building with the jungle, not at its expense, is part of the contract.
Close to everything, far from the noise
Privacy without isolation: The Reserve has direct access from the federal highway, with no improvised roads or last miles of dirt track. You're about 25 minutes from Chetumal airport and roughly 2 hours from the new Tulum International Airport, while the Maya Train brings the region closer to the rest of the Peninsula. That connectivity changes the rules for a Bacalar project: it makes visits easy, strengthens vacation-rental potential and makes real weekend getaways possible. You arrive quickly and, the moment you cross the entrance, the noise of the world stays outside.
Commitment to nature
The jungle was here first.
At The Reserve, nature isn't a selling point: it's the rule. Every lot, every path and every building is designed to disturb as little as possible of the jungle that gives Bacalar its life. Our commitment is measurable, not decorative.
“For every tree we remove from a sold lot, we plant another in a different zone of the community.”
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1:1 reforestation
Not a single tree is lost. No tree is felled on your lot until your architectural project is approved and you're ready to build; and for every tree you remove, we plant another elsewhere within the community.
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Our own 2,000-tree nursery
We keep an on-site nursery of 2,000 native flowering and fruit trees: the source of every tree that replaces those removed and enriches the community's green areas.
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70 / 30 rule
Only 70% of each lot may be cleared. The remaining 30% stays as living jungle, keeping the wildlife corridors connected.
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~10 protected hectares
Nearly ten hectares of jungle stay untouched, home to monkeys, toucans and parrots that remain the true owners of the place.
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Building with the jungle
A design code, regional materials and home orientation conceived to blend into the ecosystem, not to impose on it.
The project in numbers
- 24.5 ha
- Lagoon-front estate
- ~10 ha
- Protected jungle
- 156
- Lots in 3 areas · 161 to 1,121 m²
- 51
- Branded Residences
- World-class hotel
- First-rate services
The surroundings · Minutes from everything
The best of Bacalar, within reach
The Reserve sits in the south of the lagoon, connected to what matters: the town, the cenotes, the Maya Train and two airports. Explore the map to see what's nearby.
The Reserve Bacalar
The development
Your place in southern Bacalar, facing the deepest part of the lagoon, where the water is most intense.
Master Plan
Find your place within the community
Explore The Reserve's master plan: the hotel set within rivers, the lagoon-front Day Club QTZL, the Branded Residences and the three lot areas woven into the jungle.
Explore the interactive mapAmenities
Six worlds to live the jungle
More than 20 amenities across six worlds, designed so every day feels like a stay at a resort.
Wellness
Holistic spa, yoga shala, temazcal, gym and meditation trails through the jungle.
Sport & healthy living
Padel, tennis, pickleball, elevated bike paths and water sports on the lagoon.
Work & everyday life
Fiber-optic co-working, private lounges, concierge and the community app.
Family life
Family pool, playgrounds, pet park and a program for young residents.
Active jungle
Trails, observatories, elevated walkways and participatory reforestation among native flora and fauna.
Gallery
The Reserve is best understood by seeing it
A journey through the entrances, the lagoon-front Day Club QTZL, the villas woven into the jungle, the interiors and the Branded Residences.
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know
What types of property are for sale?+
Two products: lots to build your own home following the design code, from 161 m² to over 1,000 m²; and Branded Residences with 2 to 3 bedrooms and a private pool, turnkey, operated under the hotel's brand and standards.
What is the price range?+
Prices vary by zone, lot size and commercial phase. Each lot has its own value; book a visit or contact us to learn current availability and pricing.
What payment and financing options are there?+
Direct financing up to 60 months interest-free, with a down payment from $200,000 MXN. Plans adapt to each buyer and may include deferred payments, annual installments or mixed schemes.
Can I rent my property when I'm not using it?+
Yes. Vacation rentals are allowed and managed by the development's hotel operator. Branded Residences join the hotel operation; lots and custom homes can enter the rental program as private villas.
What does the building code include?+
It protects the ecosystem and the character of the community: only 70% of a lot may be cleared, design, height and material guidelines apply, and for every tree removed a new one is planted. Our architects can guide you through the design.
Where exactly is The Reserve?+
In southern Bacalar, Quintana Roo, on the shore of the Lagoon of Seven Colors. 25 minutes from Chetumal airport and roughly 2 hours from the new Tulum International Airport. The Maya Train connects the entire Peninsula.
Legal certainty
Buy with complete peace of mind
Investing in The Reserve means investing on secure ground. The estate is private property, and the development complies with the regulations and the Urban Development Plan for the southern Bacalar zone.
Private property
The estate is private property, with clear title and free of liens. Each lot is deeded in your name before a notary public.
Compliant with the PDU
The development complies with the Urban Development Plan (PDU) and the land uses authorized for the southern Bacalar zone.
Legal support
Our team guides you through the entire purchase and deeding process, with documentation available for your review.
24/7 security
Round-the-clock controlled access and closed-circuit cameras throughout the community: peace of mind is never left to chance.
The development's legal documentation and permits are available for review during the purchase process.
Contact
Book your private visit
We arrange personalized visits to the estate: walk the available lots, see where the Day Club and the hotel sit within the master plan, and experience the lagoon front-row.
- Phone
- (+52) 998 233 1188
- Location
- Southern Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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