Pink Lagoons Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Boat Tour from Tulum

This tour is the best to enjoy with your friends

Its sand dunes give it a unique touch all the way. In addition, you cannot miss the mountains of salt and its imposing white color that you will surely want to photograph.
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Enjoy the beautiful lanscapes, and take photographs

You can't miss the opportunity to see the beautiful Pink Lagoon , walk around and feel this adventour.

Watch de crossover of the beautiful lagoons, one pink and the other blue. Two different views.

Las Coloradas is also an excellent site for the sighting of flamingos, which you can observe between the months of April, May and June. But there are always some who stay living in the place.

To find pink waters, the ideal is to visit it at noon, just when the sun hits the ponds fully and maximizes the pink of these. You will visit Rio Lagartos a small Village.

Once in this port you will run into some locals who will offer you access to the salt mine - it is the only way you can do it.

Duration12h - 13h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This experience combines two of Yucatán’s most extraordinary natural wonders in one unforgettable adventure. At Las Coloradas, you’ll witness the world-famous pink lagoons—an otherworldly landscape created by natural pigments and high salt concentrations, offering some of the most unique photo opportunities in Mexico.

Then explore the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve by boat, spotting wild flamingos, crocodiles, and birds that thrive in this protected ecosystem. What truly sets this tour apart is the chance to enjoy a traditional Mayan exfoliation ritual, using mineral-rich white clay in a quiet natural setting—an experience rarely offered on standard tours.

Finally, enjoy a delicious à la carte meal at a local restaurant in Río Lagartos, completing a day that blends nature, culture, relaxation, and authentic regional flavor.

What's included

Mayan Bath
A dish to choose at restaurant
Boat ride for 2 and a half hours in the Rio Lagartos biosphere reserve
Round Transportation from Cancún and Playa del Carmen
Box Breakfast (sandwich, juice and fruit)
Bilingual Guide

Preservation Tax in Rio lagartos

What to expect

Las Coloradas
3h · Admission ticket included

Discover Las Coloradas, home to the famous pink lagoons and one of Yucatán’s most unique natural wonders. Explore designated viewing areas with your guide, admire the vibrant rosy waters, and capture stunning photos of this surreal landscape. Learn how high salt concentrations and natural microorganisms create the lagoons’ distinctive pink color and why shades can change with sunlight and weather. This protected ecosystem is also an important habitat for wild flamingos, which may be spotted when conditions are favorable. A perfect combination of nature, photography, and discovery, Las Coloradas is a must-see experience in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Rio Lagartos
3h

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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The meeting point in Tulum will be at Super Aki, as we do not make hotel pickups in the area.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to avoid delays and ensure everything starts on time.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you soon for this amazing experience

Additional information

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
This tour can be more than 13 hours due your hotel location and traffic
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
Bring cash
Beverages are not included and are charged separately at the restaurant
Transportation is normally provided by bus. However, in rare cases and due to last-minute logistical adjustments, we may use a van instead of a bus. We would like to inform you of this possibility in advance to avoid any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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$149.00 per person

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