About this experience
Important information: from July 19 to August 19, 2023, due to the beginning of the salt haverst, 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.
Come face to face with crocodiles in their natural habitat at the crocodile sanctuary and look for flamingos in the salt ponds of Las Coloradas. Marvel at the different shades of pink in the lagoon of Rio Lagartos during a boat ride through the mangroves. Try to spot different birds, such as cormorants, ospreys, herons, and pelicans.
Our guided tour is ideal for families. We will take you to explore the nature of Rio Lagartos. This area is full of diverse wildlife and the lagoons of Las Coloradas contain a high concentration of salt and microscopic algae, tinting the waters yellow, orange or pink.
Explore the Mayan world on this incredible tour to Las Coloradas from Cancun!
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–15 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–15 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
- Boat tour in Rio Lagartos
- Box Lunch: Sandwich, fruit, juice and cookie.
- Dish to choose.
- Round Transportation
- A bottle of water
- Visit to Las Coloradas
- Visit to Crocodile farm
Not included
- No drinks at the restaurant
- Optional Viewpoint $8 USD per person
- Dinner
- Federal Tax Port Fee, Las Coloradas
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from your Hotel to Las Coloradas (3-4 hrs transportation route). Admire the extraordinary pink lakes of Las Coloradas. Look at the birds that inhabit the place, like the beautiful flamingos. Explore the Salt Harvests our guides will explain to you everything you need to know.
In the Las Coloradas lagoon, salt has been extracted from the sea for decades. This area is home to the second-largest salt industry in the country. We are sure you will love to take out your camera as you will gasp at the sight of this beautiful and spectacular pink lagoon - you will have to see it to believe it!
The lagoon is not always bright pink, it depends on the sun and the stage of salt production. None of us can predict it. Swimming in Las Coloradas is strictly prohibited and can really hurt your skin.
Then you will board a boat to begin the second part of the tour, a tour of Ria Lagartos through canals and lagoons. On this tour, you will go bird watching and observe beautiful pink flamingos, herons, pelicans, eagles, frigate birds, and geese, maybe even see some crocodiles if we are lucky! Before relaxing on an incredible beach, your skin will appreciate the benefits of a rejuvenating treatment in the most relaxing part of this exciting tour to Ria Lagartos, an authentic Mayan spa in the open air, with no more adornment or decoration than the imposing wild vegetation.
Lunch at Restaurant with dish to choose from. 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 on the previous list please let us know in which hotel are you 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 7:00 am to 7:30 am. 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.
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 haverst, 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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