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Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Tour from Cancún

Location Cancun, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$119
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Overview

If you love nature and are interested in viewing unique Mexican wildlife, this tour is for you, On this tour we will visit the Rio Lagarto Nature Reserve located on the Yucatan Peninsula, this place is characterized by its beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna such as the famous flamingos that come to this place to feed and nest, generating a unique spectacle painting the sky pink with their flight. Also you can see other endemic birds of the region such as herons, eagles, ospreys.

We’ll also stop by Las Coloradas, an area of the lagoon where salt has been extracted from the seawater for decades. This area is home to the second largest salt factory in the country. You’ll definitely want to have your camera ready since this area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful pink lagoon water. After exploring the Rio Lagartos, you’ll probably be hungry. You can enjoy a delicius lunch in a restaurant.

Also, why not see a crocodile? What are you wait to live this amazing experience?
Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Tour from Cancún
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

  • Lunch (dish to choose).
  • Round transportation from your hotel.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
  • Bottled water and box lunch.
  • Know the salt process in the small village.
  • Tax preservation in Rio lagartos, Rio Lagartos

  • Las Coloradas
    Discover the famous pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, one of Yucatán’s most unique natural wonders. Enjoy a guided visit to admire the vibrant rosy waters, walk along designated viewing areas, and capture stunning photos of this surreal landscape—perfect for unforgettable vacation shots. The intense pink color of the lagoons is created by high salt concentrations and natural pigments found in microorganisms. Your guide will explain how this extraordinary phenomenon forms and why the shade of pink can vary depending on sunlight and weather conditions. This protected ecosystem is also a feeding and nesting area for wild flamingos. If conditions allow, you may see these elegant birds in their natural habitat as they wade through the shallow waters. This stop offers the ideal mix of nature, photography, and learning—an essential experience for anyone visiting the Yucatán Peninsula.
  • Rio Lagartos
    Continue your adventure with a scenic boat ride through the canals and lagoons of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. This protected area is famous for its wildlife—flamingos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of birds—making it perfect for nature lovers and photographers. Your guide will help you spot the species that inhabit the mangroves while you glide through calm waters and learn about this important ecosystem. Then, enjoy a relaxing stop on a quiet beach for a traditional Mayan mud experience. Apply the mineral-rich white clay for natural skin exfoliation and rinse it off in the warm waters of the reserve. After the lagoon experience, head to a local restaurant in Río Lagartos, where you’ll enjoy a delicious à la carte meal, choosing from regional dishes prepared fresh.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • This tour can be more than 12 hours due your hotel location and traffic
  • We recommend you to bring your jacket you will be all day long in the aircon bus Las Coloradas is located in Yucatan and the time for travel is all day and it depends of the traffic
  • Also we recommend you if you wish brings some snacks, water and your sweater you will be all day in the aircon bus
  • Beverages are not included and are charged separately at the restaurant
  • We start by picking up guests in smaller vehicles and taking them to a central meeting point. There, everyone transfers to a larger, comfortable bus that will take the group to the final destination. This ensures an efficient and smooth start to the tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Tour from Cancún

    Location Cancun, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $119
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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