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Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Excursion from Playa del Carmen

Location Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
$120.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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 and even migratory species.

We’ll also stop by Las Coloradas, an area of the lagoon where salt has been extracted from the seawater for decades. You’ll definitely want to have your camera ready since this area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful pink lagoon water. In the same way, you can exfoliate the skin with a mud bath if you wish. After exploring the Rio Lagartos, you’ll probably be hungry.

Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you can enjoy a delicius lunch.

Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Excursion from Playa del Carmen
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Know the salt process, salt harvests, native guide of Las Coloradas
  • Round transportation only from Playa del Carmen
  • Boat ride for 2 and a half hours in the Rio Lagartos biosphere reserve
  • Box Breakfast (sandwich, juice and fruit)
  • A dish to choose at restaurant
  • Mayan Bath (Exfoliation)
  • Tax for preservation Rio Lagartos ($25 USD per person)
  • Beverages in the restaurant

Meeting point
Coco Bongo Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Another meeting points Hm Playa del carmen Fiesta inn Playa del Carmen
Return details
Coco Bongo Calle 12 Norte, esquina con Av. 10 Norte, Col. Centro, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Another meeting points Hm Playa del carmen Fiesta inn Playa del Carmen

  • Las Coloradas
    Grab your camera and prepare to witness one of Yucatán’s most breathtaking natural wonders! This extraordinary excursion takes you to Las Coloradas, where a series of vibrant pink lagoons create a surreal, dreamlike landscape that seems plucked from another world. The waters dazzle with their intense rosy hue - a natural phenomenon caused by unique salt concentrations and pigmented microorganisms. Under the golden Mexican sun, these cotton-candy colored lakes transform into the ultimate photographer’s paradise, offering once-in-a-lifetime shots at every turn. This ecosystem serves as a vital sanctuary for magnificent flamingos, whose iconic pink plumage comes from feasting on the lagoon’s brine shrimp and algae. Watch in awe as these elegant birds wade through their colorful habitat.
  • Climb aboard and set off on the second leg of your journey, gliding through the canals and lagoons of Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for majestic pink flamingos wading through the shallows and stealthy crocodiles basking along the banks—a true wildlife spectacle! Then, prepare for pure relaxation as you arrive at a hidden beach, where nature provides the ultimate spa experience. Here, you’ll indulge in a natural exfoliation treatment, using the region’s mineral-rich mud to rejuvenate your skin. Surrounded by wild vegetation and the tranquil sounds of the reserve, this is wellness at its most authentic—no frills, just the raw beauty of the Mayan wilderness.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We recommend book this tour one week in advance
  • You can bring snacks
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and sunglasses.
  • This tour can be more than 12 hours due hotel location and traffic
  • We first pick up and gather everyone in smaller vehicles to take them to the last meeting point where the main bus will be waiting In the transport logistics operation we collect people in a first transport, it can be a van or a bus, spending time on the journey, the transport will be changed to a bus, this is because all the clients of the same tour meet again at a meeting point to reach the final destination.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Excursion from Playa del Carmen

    Location Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
    $120.00
    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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