Landscaping & Garden Design in Bacalar: native plants, irrigation and garden lighting
We design and build gardens in Bacalar with native and adapted plants, real topsoil over the limestone, irrigation and lighting, then maintain them if you are away. 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.
Our Landscaping Services
Landscape Design
Plans and 3D views with plant palette, paths, lighting and irrigation zones before anything is planted.
Garden Lighting
Low-voltage LED uplights, path lights and palm lighting, with waterproof connections that survive the rainy season.
Hardscape
Paths, stepping stones, retaining walls, planters, fire pits and pool decks in stone, concrete or wood.
Plants that suit the climate in Bacalar
Water is from the municipal system or wells, and wastewater must never reach the lagoon, which affects every bathroom and kitchen project. The plant palette, windbreaks and soil depth are chosen for this exposure, not copied from a catalogue.
Irrigation and water 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. Drip lines, timers and storage are sized to this supply so the garden survives the dry season.
Homes and owners in Bacalar
Bacalar has lagoon-front houses, boutique hotels and eco-cabins along the Laguna de los Siete Colores, plus village homes in town, with demand for bathrooms, decks, gardens and maintenance.
Rentals and scheduling in Bacalar
Tourism peaks on holidays and weekends, so hotels schedule works in quieter weeks.
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.
Landscaping Prices (2026) — Bacalar
| Item | Detail | Price (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape design | Plan, plant palette, irrigation and lighting layout | $7,800–$24,200 |
| Complete garden | Topsoil, plants, mulch, drip irrigation | $630–$1,400/m² |
| Palm or tree in rock | Pit breaking, soil, planting, staking | $1,700–$4,400 each |
| Maintenance | Monthly visits, pruning, fertiliser, irrigation check | from $2,400/month |
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Why Owners and Hotels Choose Recrea for Landscaping
- Our own crews, not a chain of subcontractors: the same supervisor from first visit to handover
- Materials chosen for salt air, humidity and 35 °C, not for a showroom in a cold climate
- Photo and video reports for owners who live abroad, plus a bilingual project contact
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