Las Coloradas and Explore Río Lagartos from Cancun
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.
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Las Coloradas and Explore Río Lagartos from Cancun
Pickup included
What's included in Las Coloradas and Explore Río Lagartos from Cancun
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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. Take it account that the time to arrive to Las coloradas from cancun to the destination are 3 hours and 3 hours to return to your hotel accomodation
Rio Lagartos
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.
Inclusions
- Round transportation & Air-conditioned vehicle only from Cancun
- Lunch (dish to choose)
- Box lunch and bottled water
- Visit Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos
- Know the salt process
- Marine Tax 25 Usd -
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Take it account that the time to arrive to Las coloradas from cancun to the destination are 3 hours and 3 hours to return to your hotel accomodation
- 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
- Accesible only for folding chair The tour cannot be canceled on the same day of the service, cancellations are 24 hours This is a shared tour, not private tour
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen. Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service **Take it account that the time to arrive to Las coloradas from cancun to the destination are 3 hours and 3 hours to return to your hotel accomodation
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Dear customer: You must to exchange your Viator Receipt with your tour operator with the new boarding pass, an agent will contact to you to provide you, I recommend you to add your hotel name and your phone number.
