Natural Pink Lake Las Coloradas and Rio Lagarto from Riviera Maya

Cancun, Mexico
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Duration12h
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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 are interested in viewing unique Mexican wildlife, this tour is for you, On this tour we will visit the Rio Lagarto Nature Reserve located on the Yucatan Peninsula, this place is characterized by its beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna such as the famous flamingos that come to this place to feed and nest, generating a unique spectacle painting the sky pink with their flight. Also you can see other endemic birds of the region such as herons, eagles, ospreys.

We’ll also stop by Las Coloradas, an area of the lagoon where salt has been extracted from the seawater for decades. This area is home to the second largest salt factory in the country. You’ll definitely want to have your camera ready since this area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful pink lagoon water. After exploring the Rio Lagartos, you’ll probably be hungry. You can enjoy a delicius lunch in a restaurant.

Also, why not see a crocodile? What are you wait to live this amazing experience?

What's included

  • Know the salt process in the small village.
  • Round transportation from your hotel.
  • Entrance to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
  • Lunch (dish to choose).
  • Bottled water and box lunch (sandwich, fruit & juice)
  • Beverages in the restaurant
  • Preservation tax on Coloradas

What to expect

  1. Las Coloradas
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Las Coloradas in the Yucatan Peninsula, is a unique place in the world, famous for its pink lake, this is due to the peculiar pigment produced by halobacteria, a type of microorganism found in water saturated with salt. on this tour you will be able to appreciate one of the wonders of nature, learn about this place, discover new landscapes, observe flamingos in their natural habitat.
  2. Rio Lagartos
    2h 30m
    Located in the eastern end of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve encompasses fundamental wetlands, recognized by the Ramsar Convention. It features a variety of mangroves, small estuaries, coastal lagoons, marshes and savannah that are home to a variety of species, and serve as nesting sites for some of them.

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: Coco Bongo 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 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 be not be able to provide the service.

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
  • Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • This tour may take more than 12 hours due to the logistics of pickups and traffic
  • We first pick up and gather everyone in smaller vehicles to take them to the last meeting point where the main bus will be waiting.
  • The bus has 1 bathroom, you are only allowed to use number 1, you cannot use number 2 because the bathroom has ventilation connections to the entire bus and if you use number 2 the entire bus would smell bad, stops will be made at the places visited where you can use the bathroom
  • Preservation tax on Coloradas USD 27.00 per person

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