Drone Photography in Bacalar: Aerial Photos & Video Edit

Shoot aerial footage of Lake Bacalar and walk away with edited photos and video.

A two-hour photography and filming session in Bacalar where you work with a guide to capture drone and camera footage around Lake Bacalar and the city, then receive an edited collection of photos and videos. The guide speaks English, Spanish, or Persian. Service animals are welcome, and the session suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Photography and filming in Bacalar

• Travel around Bacalar city
• Photograph and film trip moments
• Use drone for aerial photography
• Capture photos and videos at the lagoon

The Experience

Bacalar's lagoon and waterfront give you a lot to work with—the guide brings a drone and camera to shoot aerial and ground-level footage as you move around the city and along the water. You're not standing back watching; you're part of the shoot, choosing angles and moments while the guide handles the technical side. The drone captures what you can't see from the ground, and the camera work fills in the details up close.

The two-hour session covers the city and the lagoon perimeter. At the end, you get an edited collection of photos and videos—the raw footage becomes something you can actually share and keep, not a folder of clips that need work. The guide is there to direct the shoot and make sure the light and framing work in your favor.

What’s included

• Drone and camera footage around Lake Bacalar and the city.
• edited photos and video collection.
• guide in English, Spanish, or Persian.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by mehran

Is this one for you?Book this if you want professional aerial footage of Bacalar without learning to fly a drone yourself—the guide shoots while you decide what matters, and you leave with finished photos and video ready to use.

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Top questions

Can I choose what we film, or does the guide decide the shots?

You and the guide work together on the shoot. You pick the moments and places that matter to you around Lake Bacalar and the city, and the guide frames and captures them with the drone and camera.

What happens to the photos and videos after the session ends?

The guide edits the footage and photos into a finished collection you can download and use. You don't get raw files—just the edited version ready to share.

Does the guide speak English?

Yes. The guide offers English, Spanish, or Persian, so you can book in whichever language works for you.

What if the weather is bad on the day of my session?

Drone flights depend on safe weather conditions. If conditions aren't suitable, you can reschedule or discuss options with the guide when you book.

Is this session good for someone who's never done photography before?

Yes. The guide handles the technical work with the drone and camera. You're there to direct what gets filmed and enjoy the process—no photography experience needed.