Las Coloradas Pink Lakes & Río Lagartos Boat Experience

Cancun, Mexico
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Duration11h - 12h
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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

Discover two of Yucatán’s most stunning natural wonders in a single adventure. Start at the famous pink lakes of Las Coloradas, where naturally pigmented waters create an unreal rose-colored landscape—perfect for unforgettable photos and learning about the local salt-making tradition.

Continue to Río Lagartos for a scenic boat ride through its protected biosphere reserve. Glide through mangroves as flamingos, pelicans, herons and even crocodiles appear in their natural habitat—a true wildlife encounter.

Then enjoy a traditional Mayan clay bath using mineral-rich white mud that cleanses and refreshes the skin before rinsing off in calm, clear waters. Your day ends with a delicious à la carte meal at a local restaurant, blending nature, culture and relaxation in one unforgettable experience.

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 Rio Lagartos

What to expect

  1. Las Coloradas
    6h
    Explore the best of Yucatán in one incredible experience. Start at Las Coloradas, home of the striking pink lakes whose vivid color comes from natural salt and pigments—an unforgettable setting for photos and one of the region’s most iconic sights.

    Continue to Río Lagartos for a scenic boat ride through its biosphere reserve, watching flamingos, crocodiles, and coastal birds in a peaceful natural habitat. Then, enjoy a traditional Mayan clay exfoliation using mineral-rich white mud that refreshes the skin.

    End your adventure with a delicious à la carte meal at a local restaurant, combining nature, culture, and relaxation in a single day.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For travelers staying in Airbnb accommodations or who do not provide a hotel name, the meeting point will be:

In front of the lobby at Oasis Smart Hotel, on Tulum Avenue.
Our guide will call your name when it’s time to board the transportation.
We kindly suggest arriving at least 10 minutes early to avoid any delays.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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