About this experience
If you love nature and are interested in seeing Mexico's exceptional wildlife. Then you won't want to miss this opportunity to go on this tour in Las Coloradas-Rio Lagartos.
Enjoy a spectacular day in the Mexican Caribbean. Sail and explore one of the most beautiful landscapes that the Yucatan Peninsula has to offer. On this tour, we will take you to Las Coloradas, a set of pink and orange lagoons located in Rio Lagartos, enjoy a boat ride where you will cross the mangrove area, while admiring the nesting of a variety of birds, including the popular pink flamingos.
Come face to face with crocodiles in their natural habitat in the Rio Lagartos reserve on your boat ride as you pass through the different mangroves.
Important information: From July 19 to August 19, 2023, due to the beginning of the salt harvest, the pink tone of Las Coloradas is much lower and you will not be able to appreciate the characteristic color of this area. We thank you for your understanding.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–14 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Water bottle
- Boat tour in Rio Lagartos
- Box lunch (sandwich, fruit, cookie and juice)
- Dish to choose.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Visit to Crocodile farm
- Admission to Las Coloradas.
Not included
- Drinks at restaurant.
- Optional Viewpoint $8 USD per person
- Dinner
- Federal tax, Las Coloradas
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from your Hotel to Las Coloradas (3-4 hrs transportation route). We will visit the magical place of las coloradas which will leave you amazed, due to the beauty it has. You can take incredible photos for your social networks. You will know the process of how salt is made, the harvest of the salt mines all this together with a native and certified guide.
Two hour at the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve: visit to the exotic flora and fauna, flamingos, birds, mangroves and crocodiles. Finally, we will visit the natural habitat of the crocodiles where we can admire the largest colony of crocodiles that exists in the area.
Finally, we will go to the restaurant to eat a delicious regional lunch. If you are a vegetarian we have a special salad menu. It is important to mention that all dishes are cooked to the highest quality standards. Then we will go back to Cancun or Riviera Maya.
Meeting and pickup information
- If your hotel is not listed please let us know in which hotel you are staying so a representative of our company can contact you to indicate the correct place and time of your pickup. We ask you to indicate the hotel where you are staying in the special requirements box and also with your email. This service has only one schedule, between 07:00 am to 07:30 am from Cancun and Riviera Maya. The schedules vary according to the hotel, our representative will indicate the exact schedule via mail or via text message. Every service and every part of the tour is directly operated by our staff. This is why we’re able to guarantee excellent and high-quality service.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Top Tour Connection Cancun and Riviera Maya Experts
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important information: From July 19 to August 19, 2023, due to the beginning of the salt harvest, the pink tone of Las Coloradas is much lower and you will not be able to appreciate the characteristic color of this area. Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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