About this experience
If you love nature and want to experience Mexico’s unique wildlife, this tour is perfect for you. Explore the Río Lagartos Nature Reserve on the Yucatán Peninsula, famous for its stunning landscapes, diverse flora, and incredible wildlife. Spot flamingos feeding and nesting, creating a breathtaking pink spectacle across the sky, and keep an eye out for other endemic and migratory birds such as herons, eagles, and ospreys.
Next, visit Las Coloradas, where salt has been harvested for decades. Capture the stunning pink lagoons with your camera, and enjoy a relaxing mud bath for a natural skin exfoliation.
After a day full of nature and wildlife, your guide will take you to a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious à la carte lunch, completing a truly unforgettable Yucatán experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
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What is included
- Round Transportantion with Air Conditioned & Tour Guide
- Lunch (dish to choose)
- Bottled water and box lunch
- Boat tour in the reserve of Ria Lagartos (mangroves, bird sighting, spring of water and crocodiles)
Not included
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Breakfast
- Preservation Tax
Itinerary and highlights
At Las Coloradas, you’ll explore the famous pink lagoons, a stunning natural wonder created by high salt concentrations and microorganisms. Walk along the viewing areas to fully appreciate the vibrant, cotton-candy-colored waters, perfect for photography. Learn from your guide about the science behind the lagoons’ unusual hue, and enjoy capturing unforgettable photos of this surreal landscape under the Mexican sun. This stop offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Yucatán’s most photogenic and otherworldly environments, ideal for nature enthusiasts and Instagram-worthy shots alike.
After exploring the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, continue to Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Glide through canals and lagoons, spotting flamingos, crocodiles, and exotic birds in their natural habitat.
Visit a secluded beach for a relaxing natural spa experience, using mineral-rich Mayan mud to rejuvenate your skin amidst lush vegetation and peaceful surroundings.
The day ends with a fresh à la carte meal at a local restaurant, where you can choose traditional Yucatán dishes and reflect on an unforgettable combination of wildlife, nature, relaxation, and local culture.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach: Cancun Meeting Point: Ibis Cancun Centro 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
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Exclusive Agency Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Use sunglasses and biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent.
- This tour is long duration, Las coloradas is located in Yucatan, this tour is shared and more people are picked up.
- You will be traveling all day, the road is long to get there, approximately 3 hours to go and 3 hours on the way to return and it depends on traffic, it is recommended to bring a blanket or jacket because you will be on the aircon bus all day.
- You can bring water to the truck if you like, or some snacks.
- Do not forget your personal belongings at the end of the tour, we are not responsible if you lose any.
- We recommend you to bring your jacket you will be all day long in the aircon bus Las Coloradas is located in Yucatan and the time for travel is all day and it depends of the 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 .
- Preservation Tax (27 USD per person)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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Cancun Meeting Point: Ibis Cancun Centro
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