Lagoon Day in Bacalar: Mexico Vacation Essentials

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The Edit: For a lagoon day in Bacalar, Mexico, our vacation essentials are a coral print bikini (Cove Majorca) or the Cove One Piece with the matching Cove Pareo sarong, the Coral Corral Squishee Straw Packable Hat, and the COACH Straw Brooklyn 39 Shoulder Bag as a raffia tote. For sun protection we pack SOLARA SUNCARE Good Karma SPF 30 mineral sunscreen (code SALTYVAGABONDS25 for 25% off), an SPF Active Serum, and MAED Revive Lip Balm for barrier repair. For the water we bring the Tusa Hyperdry Elite II Snorkel and a Tusa Mask, plus a Shark Chillpill Fan and Taste Salud Lemonade to stay cool. After the swim we use the Mexican owned NOPALERA Citrus Lotion Bar (code SALTYVAGABONDS10 for 10% off). Jewelry is the Tangled Chain Necklace and Ana Luisa Mod Red drop earrings, and every piece is linked in the Shop the Post section.

Bacalar Lagoon Day Essentials: At a Glance

Detail	What to know
Swimsuit	Cove Majorca coral print bikini or the Cove One Piece
Cover up	Cove Pareo sarong
Hat	Coral Corral Squishee Straw Packable Hat
Beach bag	COACH Straw Brooklyn 39 Shoulder Bag
Sunscreen	SOLARA SUNCARE Good Karma SPF 30, code SALTYVAGABONDS25 for 25% off
Face and lips	SPF Active Serum and MAED Revive Lip Balm
Snorkel gear	Tusa Hyperdry Elite II Snorkel and Tusa Mask
Stay cool	Shark Chillpill Fan and Taste Salud Lemonade
After the swim	NOPALERA Citrus Lotion Bar, code SALTYVAGABONDS10 for 10% off
Jewelry	Tangled Chain Necklace and Ana Luisa Mod Red drop earrings

Mexico beach vacation outfit and lagoon day essentials for Bacalar, with a coral print bikini and sarong, a straw coral hat, a raffia tote, mineral sunscreen, a snorkel set, and Mexican-owned Nopalera for after the swim.

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Planning Your Own Trip to Bacalar?

This lagoon day was just one slice of our time in Bacalar. If the carousel above has you dreaming of the Lagoon of Seven Colors, these are the guides we wrote while we were there.

Start with our full family guide to Bacalar and plan your own lagoon day from there.

Frequently Asked Questions About Packing for Mexico

What should I pack for a Mexico beach vacation?

For a lagoon or beach day in Mexico we pack a swimsuit and sarong (Cove), a packable straw hat, a raffia tote, mineral sunscreen like SOLARA SUNCARE Good Karma SPF 30, lip balm, a snorkel and mask, and a portable fan. Every piece is linked in the Shop the Post section.

What should I pack for a lagoon day in Bacalar?

Our Bacalar essentials are a coral print bikini or one piece, the Cove Pareo sarong, the Coral Corral Squishee Straw Packable Hat, the Tusa Hyperdry Elite II Snorkel and Tusa Mask, a Shark Chillpill Fan and Taste Salud Lemonade to stay cool, and the NOPALERA Citrus Lotion Bar for after the swim.

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Retired U.S. Air Force veteran and Latina influencer who has traveled full time since 2018. She shares midsize fashion, resort style, beauty, lifestyle, and family travel through short form video and storytelling. Currently learning Spanish while slow traveling the Pacific.

Lead writer, photographer, and FAA certified pilot and drone operator. He hikes the trails and tests the gear and products we review, then turns every place we land into a clear, practical guide. A Kentucky native and ERAU graduate who is happiest outdoors.

College student and the voice behind our young adult fashion and style. She shares outfit ideas, trends, and college fashion with an eye for the details that make a look. Grew up traveling the world and is now finding her style on campus.

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Lagoon Day in Bacalar: Mexico Vacation Essentials

Retired U.S. Air Force veteran and Latina influencer who has traveled full time since 2018. She shares midsize fashion, resort style, beauty, lifestyle, and family travel through short form video and storytelling. Currently learning Spanish while slow traveling the Pacific.

Lead writer, photographer, and FAA certified pilot and drone operator. He hikes the trails and tests the gear and products we review, then turns every place we land into a clear, practical guide. A Kentucky native and ERAU graduate who is happiest outdoors.

College student and the voice behind our young adult fashion and style. She shares outfit ideas, trends, and college fashion with an eye for the details that make a look. Grew up traveling the world and is now finding her style on campus.

Amanda

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Bacalar Lagoon Day Essentials: At a Glance

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Retired U.S. Air Force veteran and Latina influencer who has traveled full time since 2018. She shares midsize fashion, resort style, beauty, lifestyle, and family travel through short form video and storytelling. Currently learning Spanish while slow traveling the Pacific.

Lead writer, photographer, and FAA certified pilot and drone operator. He hikes the trails and tests the gear and products we review, then turns every place we land into a clear, practical guide. A Kentucky native and ERAU graduate who is happiest outdoors.

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Lagoon Day in Bacalar: Mexico Vacation Essentials

Retired U.S. Air Force veteran and Latina influencer who has traveled full time since 2018. She shares midsize fashion, resort style, beauty, lifestyle, and family travel through short form video and storytelling. Currently learning Spanish while slow traveling the Pacific.

Lead writer, photographer, and FAA certified pilot and drone operator. He hikes the trails and tests the gear and products we review, then turns every place we land into a clear, practical guide. A Kentucky native and ERAU graduate who is happiest outdoors.

College student and the voice behind our young adult fashion and style. She shares outfit ideas, trends, and college fashion with an eye for the details that make a look. Grew up traveling the world and is now finding her style on campus.

Amanda

Alex

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Bacalar Lagoon Day Essentials: At a Glance

Planning Your Own Trip to Bacalar?

Plan the trip

Where to stay

Lagoon days and tours

Where to eat

Frequently Asked Questions About Packing for Mexico

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Retired U.S. Air Force veteran and Latina influencer who has traveled full time since 2018. She shares midsize fashion, resort style, beauty, lifestyle, and family travel through short form video and storytelling. Currently learning Spanish while slow traveling the Pacific.

Lead writer, photographer, and FAA certified pilot and drone operator. He hikes the trails and tests the gear and products we review, then turns every place we land into a clear, practical guide. A Kentucky native and ERAU graduate who is happiest outdoors.

College student and the voice behind our young adult fashion and style. She shares outfit ideas, trends, and college fashion with an eye for the details that make a look. Grew up traveling the world and is now finding her style on campus.

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