About this experience
Discover one of the Yucatán Peninsula’s most spectacular natural treasures on this unforgettable journey to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos. Visit the famous Pink Lakes and witness the striking lagoons created by the salt production process while capturing incredible photos of this unique landscape.
Continue to Rio Lagartos, a fishing village within a protected biosphere reserve. Enjoy a boat ride through mangrove canals and spot wildlife such as pink flamingos, herons, pelicans, eagles, and cormorants in their natural habitat.
Experience a traditional Mayan clay bath using nutrient-rich clay, then rinse off in the crystal-clear waters of a pristine Gulf beach. This tour combines nature, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery into one unforgettable day.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 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
- Mayan Bath
- Boat tour in the nature reserve of Ria Lagartos
- Tour guide
- 1 drink at the lunch (soda or beer)
- Round trip in A/C equipped transportation
- Visit to Las Coloradas with panoramic view from the boat.
- À la carte meal: fish, chicken or vegetarian
- 2 bottles of water in the transportation
Not included
- Gratuities
- Dock Fee 25 USD per person
Itinerary and highlights
We will begin our journey by exploring Las
Coloradas, where you will see the different bodies
of water that take part in the process of salt
production, some of an eye-catching color pink.
Rio Lagartos is a small fishing village in a nature
reserve, a gem of nature in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Here, we will enjoy a boat ride through the canals
surrounded by mangrove, where you can spot a
variety species of birds, such as: pink flamingos,
herons, eagles, pelicans and cormorants.
Part of
this adventure will be rejoicing in a Mayan Bath,
covering our bodies in nutrient-rich clay. We will
then stop in a virgin beach to remove the clay
from the skin in its crystal waters, the cherry on
top of the cake.
Meeting and pickup information
- If your hotel is not on the list please contact us to confirm the closest meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cancun Travel Experience
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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