Las Coloradas Pink Lakes Tour with Transportation from Cancún

Cancun, Mexico
Duration12h
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

Experience two of Yucatán’s most distinctive natural attractions in one day: Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas. Explore the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and look for flamingos, herons, ospreys, and other bird species that inhabit or visit this important wetland ecosystem.

Continue to Las Coloradas, known for its striking pink-colored salt lakes and long-standing salt production. Along the way, you can enjoy a natural sand exfoliation experience and visit a nearby beach to rinse off.

After exploring the reserve and salt flats, enjoy a local lunch in the town of Río Lagartos, with your choice of chicken or fish.

Wildlife, flamingos, pink salt lakes, a natural exfoliation experience, and local cuisine — all combined in one Yucatán adventure.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Las Coloradas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Las Coloradas, a unique coastal destination in Yucatán known for its striking pink-colored salt lakes. Explore the famous salt flats and learn about the salt production process that has taken place in the region for generations.

    As you explore the area, discover the natural environment surrounding the salt lakes and look for local wildlife, including flamingos and other bird species. The color of the lakes creates a distinctive landscape and offers excellent opportunities for photography, especially under the bright Mexican sun.

    The experience combines Las Coloradas’ pink lakes, salt flats, local wildlife, and the natural landscapes of the Yucatán coast in one day.
  2. Rio Lagartos
    2h 30m
    Take a walk through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and explore its natural surroundings. Along the way, you may see flamingos, different bird species, and mangroves while enjoying time along the banks of the Río Lagartos.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to experience a traditional sand exfoliation bath, using the natural sand from the area. Afterward, visit a nearby beach in Río Lagartos to wash off and enjoy some time by the water.

    Finally, head to the town of Río Lagartos to enjoy a local meal, with your choice of chicken or fish.

    Así queda mucho más limpio y no promete que necesariamente van a ver determinada cantidad de flamingos; dice “may see”, que es más correcto tratándose de fauna silvestre.

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:

Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum Avenue

The pickup time is set according to your location, pickups start at 06:00 am, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will not be able to provide the service.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes , bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • This tour can be more than 12 hours due hotel location and traffic
  • For some pickup locations, guests may be transported in a van or smaller bus to a designated meeting point, where they will transfer to the main tour bus with the rest of the group. This vehicle change is part of the tour’s transportation logistics.

Cancellation policy

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