Docks & Piers in Bacalar: fixed and floating docks, piers and boat lifts
We build docks, piers and boat lifts in Bacalar: bathymetry, ZOFEMAT and environmental permits, piles, hardwood or composite decking and a lift sized to your boat. Bacalar's premium market is lagoon-front villas and eco-boutique hotels; owners want docks, decks and wellness spaces, on a fragile lagoon where motorised navigation is restricted.
What We Build
Fixed Docks on Piles
Treated hardwood, galvanised steel or concrete piles, with decks in tropical hardwood or composite.
Floating Pontoons
HDPE or concrete floats with gangways that follow the tide and lagoon levels.
Boat Lifts
Electric lifts for boats and jet skis, stainless and aluminium for salt water.
Docks for the waterfront in Bacalar
Licences come from Bacalar municipality, and the lagoon shore is protected, so works near the water, landscaping and wastewater must respect environmental rules. Pile type, deck height and length follow the bathymetry and the federal concession, never a standard drawing.
Permits, seabed and the water in Bacalar
There is no sea salt, but the lagoon keeps humidity high and the sun is strong, so wood, decks and paint need UV and moisture protection. Hardware is marine-grade stainless or hot-dip galvanised, and decks are chosen for water, sun and bare feet. On Bacalar lagoon we build light timber or composite docks on few, small piles, away from the stromatolites, and plan for non-motorised craft.
Water and utilities in Bacalar
Water is from the municipal system or wells, and wastewater must never reach the lagoon, which affects every bathroom and kitchen project.
Materials, crews and access in Bacalar
Bacalar is about three and a half hours from our workshops; we plan stays on site and buy many materials in Chetumal, which keeps costs close to the southern average.
Dock & Pier Prices (2026) — Bacalar
| Type | Structure | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed dock | Piles + hardwood/composite deck | $8,700–$15,500 MXN/m² |
| Concrete pier | Concrete piles and deck | $17,500–$31,000 MXN/m² |
| Floating pontoon | HDPE floats + gangway | $7,800–$14,600 MXN/m² |
| Boat lift | Electric, installed | $242,500–$630,500 MXN |
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Why Waterfront Owners Choose Recrea
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty
- Built for salt air and humidity: 316 stainless, marine coatings, vapour barriers where the tropics demand them
- Fixed price with the specification written in the contract, English-speaking project manager
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