Tours & experiences

Pink Lake Las Coloradas + Rio Lagartos Reserve! From Cancun

About this experience

Explore the wild beauty of northern Yucatán on this engaging eco-experience. Begin with a guided boat tour through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a protected natural area known for its rich and varied wildlife. Watch for flamingos, crocodiles, and many species of birds while learning about the fragile ecosystems that thrive here.

Continue to Las Coloradas to admire the famous pink lagoons, a visually striking landscape shaped by natural salt production. Discover how salt has been harvested in the region for generations and enjoy time to photograph the colorful surroundings.

Afterward, sit down to a traditional Mexican lunch featuring local specialties. The tour concludes with a visit to a community-managed crocodile sanctuary, where conservation and rehabilitation programs help protect these fascinating animals and support sustainable local development.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Coloradas & Rio Lagartos
Pickup included

What is included

  • Bottle water
  • Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas
  • Light packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit
  • Cancun Round Transportation
  • Mexican food for lunch (1 dish included)
  • Guided boat ride in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere
  • Short stop at a Crocodile Sanctuary (federal regulated)
  • Certified guides (english and spanish tour)

Not included

  • Tax reservation in Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
  • Beverages in the restaurant

Itinerary and highlights

Explore the wild beauty of northern Yucatán on this engaging eco-experience. Begin with a guided boat tour through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a protected natural area known for its rich and varied wildlife. Watch for flamingos, crocodiles, and many species of birds while learning about the fragile ecosystems that thrive here.

Continue to Las Coloradas to admire the famous pink lagoons, a visually striking landscape shaped by natural salt production. Discover how salt has been harvested in the region for generations and enjoy time to photograph the colorful surroundings.

Afterward, sit down to a traditional Mexican lunch featuring local specialties. The tour concludes with a visit to a community-managed crocodile sanctuary, where conservation and rehabilitation programs help protect these fascinating animals and support sustainable local development.

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: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum 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

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Altustours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Travelers must bring towels, swim suit, change of clothes and biodegradable sunscreen
  • This is a full day tour, it will last around 13 hours depending on traffic and the location
  • Does not include Tax reservation in Rio lagartos ($27 USD per person)
  • The order of the locations or activities may change during the tour date
  • We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
  • Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
  • Pregnant travelers can't partcipate

Cancellation policy

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

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