Las Coloradas Natural Pink Lake Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

Cancun, Mexico
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Duration13h
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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

Get ready to explore some of northern Yucatán’s most eye catching natural wonders on this lively eco adventure. Kick things off with a guided boat ride through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where mangroves lagoons and plenty of wildlife set the scene. Keep your camera ready for flamingos crocodiles and colorful birdlife while your guide shares fun facts about this protected ecosystem.

Next stop is Las Coloradas and its famous pink lagoons. These cotton candy colored waters are the real deal shaped by natural salt production and microorganisms. Learn how salt is harvested and enjoy time to snap photos of this truly unique landscape.

After working up an appetite sit down for a traditional Mexican lunch with regional flavors. The day wraps up at a community run crocodile sanctuary where conservation efforts protect these prehistoric looking residents and support local livelihoods ending the tour on a meaningful and memorable note.

What's included

  • Mexican lunch at a restaurant (1 dish included)
  • Packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit)
  • Short stop at Crocodile Sanctuary Infirmary
  • Bilingual guides (spanish and english)
  • Round transportation from The Riviera Maya
  • Mayan bath (white clay bath)
  • Boat ride at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
  • Free time and guided tour at Las Coloradas Pink Lake
  • Beverages in the restaurant
  • Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)

What to expect

  1. Rio Lagartos
    2h
    Get ready to explore some of northern Yucatán’s most eye catching natural wonders on this lively eco adventure. Kick things off with a guided boat ride through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where mangroves lagoons and plenty of wildlife set the scene. Keep your camera ready for flamingos crocodiles and colorful birdlife while your guide shares fun facts about this protected ecosystem.
  2. Las Coloradas
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Next stop is Las Coloradas and its famous pink lagoons. These cotton candy colored waters are the real deal shaped by natural salt production and microorganisms. Learn how salt is harvested and enjoy time to snap photos of this truly unique landscape.

    After working up an appetite sit down for a traditional Mexican lunch with regional flavors. The day wraps up at a community run crocodile sanctuary where conservation efforts protect these prehistoric looking residents and support local livelihoods ending the tour on a meaningful and memorable note.

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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)
  • Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
  • We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
  • The order of the stops may change during the tour
  • This is a full day tour, it lasts around 13 hours depending on the traffic and other factors

Cancellation policy

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