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Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas
Transportation
Included
Duration
13 hours
Food
Included
Frequency
Wednesdays and Fridays
Tour summary
Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas is a 13 hours tour in the Adventure category.
Prices: Adult (12+ years): $2,080 MXN; Child (5–11 years): $1,560 MXN.
Included: Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, Bilingual guide, Visit to Las Coloradas, Boat tour of the Ría Lagartos reserve (mangroves, birds, freshwater spring and crocodiles), Mayan clay bath, Visit to an untouched beach, À la carte lunch with a drink: fish, chicken or vegetarian, Drinks during the transfer and on board: two waters, three beers and two soft drinks.
Not included: Eco fee and taxes: USD 25 per person, payable in cash on the day of the tour, Drinks beyond those included, Tips, Souvenirs, Any product, service or admission not mentioned.
Meeting point: Hotel pickup in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. Because of the distance to Río Lagartos, departure is before dawn. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
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About this tour
This tour heads to the far north of Yucatán, to two places unlike anything else on the peninsula.
Las Coloradas are the ponds of a salt works: the water, saturated with salt, turns shades from pale pink to fuchsia depending on the sun and the season. You visit them to look and take photos.
Río Lagartos is a fishing village inside a protected nature reserve. There you take a boat tour through the mangrove channels, with birdwatching — pink flamingos, herons, eagles, pelicans, cormorants — a freshwater spring and crocodiles.
Along the way comes the Mayan bath: covering yourself in mineral-rich clay and then washing it off swimming at an untouched beach. That is how the tour ends.
Before you book
- It is a long day: around 13 hours, because Río Lagartos is far away. Departure is before dawn.
- Children aged 5 and over only.
- There is an eco fee of USD 25 per person that is not included and is paid in cash on the day of the tour.
- Lunch is included and à la carte, with a drink: fish, chicken or vegetarian.
- The birds are wildlife inside a reserve: how many you see depends on the season and the day.
What's included?
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual guide
- Visit to Las Coloradas
- Boat tour of the Ría Lagartos reserve (mangroves, birds, freshwater spring and crocodiles)
- Mayan clay bath
- Visit to an untouched beach
- À la carte lunch with a drink: fish, chicken or vegetarian
- Drinks during the transfer and on board: two waters, three beers and two soft drinks
Not included
- Eco fee and taxes: USD 25 per person, payable in cash on the day of the tour
- Drinks beyond those included
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Any product, service or admission not mentioned
Schedule
Operating days
Wednesday, Friday
Hotel pickup
Includes pickup at your hotel and drop-off afterwards.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Swimsuit and towel
- Biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- Sunglasses or a cap
- Cash for the eco fee, souvenirs and tips
Restrictions
- Children aged 5 and over only
Itinerary
Hotel pickup in Cancún or the Riviera Maya. Río Lagartos is far away, so departure is very early.
A walk around the salt works ponds, where the water turns pink depending on the sun and the season.
The mangrove channels of Ría Lagartos: birdwatching, a freshwater spring and crocodiles, with a bilingual guide.
Mineral-rich clay on your skin, then a swim at an untouched beach to wash it off.
Lunch included with a drink: fish, chicken or vegetarian.
Highlights
- Las Coloradas, the pink salt ponds
- A boat ride through the Ría Lagartos reserve mangroves
- Mayan clay bath and an untouched beach
- À la carte lunch and drinks included
Pricing
| Type | Age | MXN | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | +12 | $2,080 | $119 |
| Child | 5–11 | $1,560 | $89 |
* Prices per person. Subject to availability.
FAQ
Which days does this tour run?
Wednesdays and Fridays, with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. The booking calendar only lets you pick those days.
Can small children go?
No. This tour is only for children aged 5 and over. It is about 13 hours, departing before dawn, with a long boat ride.
How long does it last?
About 13 hours. Río Lagartos is in the far north of Yucatán, so you leave before dawn and return at night.
Are flamingo sightings guaranteed?
No. Río Lagartos is a nature reserve and flamingos are wild birds: how many you see depends on the season, the tide and the day. The boat tour runs regardless, and there are usually herons, pelicans, cormorants and crocodiles.
Can you swim in the pink water at Las Coloradas?
No. Las Coloradas are the ponds of a working salt facility: the tour is for walking around and photographing them, not for getting in the water. The swimming happens at the Mayan bath and the beach.
What is the Mayan bath?
Covering yourself in mineral-rich clay found in the area and letting it dry, then rinsing off with a swim at an untouched beach. It is included in the tour.
What is the USD 25 eco fee?
It is the access and conservation fee for the reserve. It is USD 25 per person, not included in the tour price, and paid in cash on the day of the tour.
Are food and drinks included?
Yes. Lunch is à la carte with a drink included, and you can choose fish, chicken or vegetarian. Drinks during the transfer and on the boat are also included: two waters, three beers and two soft drinks.
Are there crocodiles? Is it safe?
Yes, there are crocodiles in the reserve and the boat tour lets you see them from a distance, from the boat, with the guide. You do not swim in the channels.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes and shoes, a swimsuit and towel, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent, sunglasses or a cap, and cash for the eco fee, souvenirs and tips.
How much do children pay?
Children aged 5 to 11 pay the child rate, and the USD 25 eco fee applies to them too. Children under 5 cannot take this tour.
How long is the Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas tour?
The Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas tour lasts about 13 hours.
How much does Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas cost?
Prices: Adult (12+ years): $2,080 MXN; Child (5–11 years): $1,560 MXN.
What does Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas include?
Included: Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, Bilingual guide, Visit to Las Coloradas, Boat tour of the Ría Lagartos reserve (mangroves, birds, freshwater spring and crocodiles), Mayan clay bath, Visit to an untouched beach, À la carte lunch with a drink: fish, chicken or vegetarian, Drinks during the transfer and on board: two waters, three beers and two soft drinks.
What is not included in Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas?
Not included: Eco fee and taxes: USD 25 per person, payable in cash on the day of the tour, Drinks beyond those included, Tips, Souvenirs, Any product, service or admission not mentioned.
Where is the meeting point?
Hotel pickup in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. Because of the distance to Río Lagartos, departure is before dawn. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. Because of the distance to Río Lagartos, departure is before dawn. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
Children aged 5 and over only. The USD 25 eco fee per person is not included and is paid in cash on the day of the tour. It is a day of about 13 hours departing before dawn. Río Lagartos is a nature reserve: the birds are wildlife and how many you see depends on the season and the day. Getting into the water at Las Coloradas is not allowed.
Cancellation policy
General conditions for changes, weather and refunds: Policies
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