Bid Per $1,000 Certificate & choose your desired quantity valid toward a stay at Ranco Encantado, an Eco-Resort in Laguna Bacalar, Mexico (southernmost point of the Yucatan Peninsula)! 

Twenty-five miles north of Chetumal, capital of Mexico's Roo and gateway to Belize, lies beautiful Laguna Bacalar, the forty-mile-long "Lagoon of Seven Colors", in the heart of the Mayan country. Along its coconut palm and wild orchid-dotted shores, a breathtaking vision greets travelers: Rancho Encantado, the "enchanted Ranch".

Situated among lush tropical gardens and exotic fruit orchards, Rancho Encantado is one of the Yucatan's hidden treasures. It lies in an area unspoiled by development and provides habitat for a variety of orchids and over 150 species of tropical birds.

Rancho Encantado accommodates up to forty people with facilities for individuals, couples, families, and retreat groups. The twelve beautifully designed private cottages are appointed with native mahogany and cedar or traditional palm-thatched ceilings, Mexican tile and hand-crafted furniture. Each casita has a living room and patio porch opening onto the gardens and lagoon. All have convenience kitchenettes and electric coffee makers. Bathrooms are American-style with tiled showers.

Laguna Bacalar creates a perfect backdrop for this paradise. A romantic thatched gazebo crowns the Rancho's own private dock, and the lagoon's clear waters are perfect for swimming, kayaking and guided boat trips. 

Beyond the casitas, a dramatic shorefront palapa restaurant and bar serve exquisite cuisine daily. Breakfasts are continental, buffet-style, featuring tropical fruits, home-made breads, fresh orange juice and rich Mexican coffee. Romantic dinners are served around a quiet fountain, with a variety of three course offerings a la maison, including fresh local seafood and chicken. Vegetarian cuisine can be arranged on request.

About Laguna Bacalar, Mexico:  This area, in the southernmost part of the Yucatan Peninsula, is just at the point of developing as a tourist destination for the eco-minded traveler who seeks escape from the larger, often over-developed areas of the northern part of the Peninsula.  Just an hour away from the nearest seaport of Mahahual, on the Caribbean coast, which is now a stopping point for cruise ships, the laguna is virtually undiscovered by tourism. It has always been known for the spectacular colors, much as the waters of the Caribbean, with its range of hues from emerald greens to azure blues and the famous brilliant arrays of turquoise and aqua. 

Accommodations are based on single/double occupancy. Valid for regular lodging packages only.  Blackout Dates apply.

The quantity offered represents a $1,000 certificate. Bid on the price you want to pay for one $1,000 certificate and choose the desired number of certificates after you win.

These certificates expire June 30, 2008.