Nature Tour at Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos Biosphere

Cancun, Mexico
Duration13h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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

Discover the hidden gems of northern Yucatán on this rewarding eco-adventure. The day begins with a guided boat tour through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a protected natural sanctuary known for its diverse wildlife. Keep watch for flamingos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species as your guide explains the importance of preserving this fragile environment.

Continue on to Las Coloradas, where the famous pink lagoons create a truly unforgettable sight. Learn about the region’s salt production traditions and take time to photograph the vivid colors of this unique landscape.

After enjoying a traditional Mexican lunch featuring local flavors, conclude the experience with a visit to a community-run crocodile sanctuary. Here, conservation and rehabilitation efforts help protect these remarkable reptiles while supporting local communities, creating a perfect balance of nature, education, and culture.

What's included

  • Round transportation from Playa del Carmen & Cancun
  • Guided tour at the pink lake Las Coloradas and free time for photos
  • Certified nature guides (guided in spanish and english)
  • Boat ride inside the Rio Lagartos Biosphere mangroves
  • Short stop at a crocodile sanctuary and infirmary
  • Light lunch during the transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit
  • Lunch at a mexican restaurant with 1 dish included
  • Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
  • Beverages in the restaurant

What to expect

  1. Rio Lagartos
    2h
    Discover the hidden gems of northern Yucatán on this rewarding eco-adventure. The day begins with a guided boat tour through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a protected natural sanctuary known for its diverse wildlife. Keep watch for flamingos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species as your guide explains the importance of preserving this fragile environment.
  2. Las Coloradas
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Continue on to Las Coloradas, where the famous pink lagoons create a truly unforgettable sight. Learn about the region’s salt production traditions and take time to photograph the vivid colors of this unique landscape.

    After enjoying a traditional Mexican lunch featuring local flavors, conclude the experience with a visit to a community-run crocodile sanctuary. Here, conservation and rehabilitation efforts help protect these remarkable reptiles while supporting local communities, creating a perfect balance of nature, education, and culture.

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

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
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Does not include Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
  • We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
  • Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
  • This is a full day tour, it lasts around 13 hours depending on traffic and other factors
  • The order of the stops may change during the tour

Cancellation policy

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