Sadly the lagoon is not like it was in the past. The clear crystal blue water is no longer and won't be for a long time to come. This be either from the human contamination or from the previous hurricane, regardless it's now an ecological disaster. The water is now a pale green and is very cloudy, I would advise not swimming it. I went kayaking and the smell of the water is similar to the water in London's canal.

Despite this I strongly recommend the small town near the lagoon, it in my opinion is much nicer than Tulum and the town centre boasts a collection of lovely souvenir shops and several very good restaurants. There is also a very cheap ice-cream booth where they make the ice-cream rolls which are delicious. And when it comes to swimming I strongly recommend the cenote azul, it's a beautiful location to spend the day where they provide seating, shade and food.

If you've come for the lagoon and been disappointed, don't worry there is much better things available.

I have given the lagoon three stars because of its poor environment but the town and cenote make up for it.