Las Coloradas Pink Lake Tour from Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Duration11h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 60 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you love nature and want to discover some of Yucatán’s most distinctive wildlife and landscapes, this tour brings several experiences together in one day.
Explore the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, known for its wetlands, mangroves, and diverse wildlife. As you travel through the reserve, look for pink flamingos, herons, ospreys, eagles, and other bird species, including migratory birds that visit the region.
Then discover the striking pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, where salt production and naturally occurring microorganisms create the lagoon’s distinctive colors. Keep your camera ready for photos, and enjoy a traditional Mayan mud bath on a quiet beach.
After exploring the reserve, finish the experience with a local lunch featuring regional flavors before beginning your return journey.

What's included

  • Round transportation only from Playa del Carmen
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Visit to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas & Mayan bath
  • Box lunch & Lunch (dish to choose)
  • Beverages in the restaurant
  • Tax reservation in Rio lagartos

What to expect

  1. Las Coloradas
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Grab your camera and prepare to witness one of Yucatán’s most remarkable natural landscapes! This extraordinary excursion takes you to Las Coloradas, where a series of vibrant pink lagoons create a striking landscape unlike anything else in the region.
    The waters display their distinctive rosy hues due to the high salt concentration and pigmented microorganisms that live in the lagoons. Under the Mexican sun, the changing shades of pink create excellent opportunities for photography as you explore the surrounding paths and viewpoints.
    The area is also an important habitat for flamingos, whose pink plumage is influenced by their diet of algae and brine shrimp. Keep your camera ready as you watch these elegant birds wade through the shallow waters and surrounding wetlands.
  2. 2h
    Climb aboard and set off on the second leg of your journey, gliding through the canals and lagoons of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for majestic pink flamingos wading through the shallows and crocodiles resting along the banks as you explore this remarkable natural habitat.
    Then, prepare for pure relaxation as you arrive at a quiet beach, where nature provides a traditional wellness experience. Enjoy a natural exfoliation using mineral-rich Mayan mud, applied directly to your skin while surrounded by wild vegetation and the peaceful sounds of the reserve.
    After rinsing off and enjoying some time by the beach, continue to a local restaurant for lunch, where you can enjoy a freshly prepared meal featuring regional flavors before beginning your journey back.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach:

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.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Use sunglasses and biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • This tour can be more than 13 hours due your hotel location and traffic
  • We recommend you to bring a jacket
  • First we pick you up in smaller vehicles to take you to the last meeting point where the main bus will be waiting to take you to your destination

Cancellation policy

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