Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Tour from Cancún

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Cancun, Mexico

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12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

If you love nature and are interested in viewing unique Mexican wildlife, this tour is for you, On this tour we will visit the Rio Lagarto Nature Reserve located on the Yucatan Peninsula, this place is characterized by its beautiful landscapes, flora and fauna such as the famous flamingos that come to this place to feed and nest, generating a unique spectacle painting the sky pink with their flight. Also you can see other endemic birds of the region such as herons, eagles, ospreys.

We’ll also stop by Las Coloradas, an area of the lagoon where salt has been extracted from the seawater for decades. This area is home to the second largest salt factory in the country. You’ll definitely want to have your camera ready since this area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful pink lagoon water. After exploring the Rio Lagartos, you’ll probably be hungry. You can enjoy a delicius lunch in a restaurant.

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What's Included

  • Know the salt process in the small village.
  • Bottled water and box lunch.
  • Entrance to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
  • Beverages in the restaurant
  • Tax preservation in Rio lagartos, Rio Lagartos
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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 AvenueThe pickup time is set according to your location, pickups start at 06:00 am, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as possible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service.

What To Expect

Las Coloradas

Las Coloradas in the Yucatan Peninsula, is a unique place in the world, famous for its pink lake, this is due to the peculiar pigment produced by halobacteria, a type of microorganism found in water saturated with salt. on this tour you will be able to appreciate one of the wonders of nature, learn about this place, discover new landscapes, observe flamingos in their natural habitat.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rio Lagartos

Located in the eastern end of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve encompasses fundamental wetlands, recognized by the Ramsar Convention. It features a variety of mangroves, small estuaries, coastal lagoons, marshes and savannah that are home to a variety of species, and serve as nesting sites for some of them.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • This tour can be more than 12 hours due your hotel location and traffic
  • 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
  • Also we recommend you if you wish brings some snacks, water and your sweater you will be all day in the aircon bus

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos Tour from Cancún?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Know the salt process in the small village.
  • Bottled water and box lunch.
  • Entrance to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Round transportation from your hotel.
  • Lunch (dish to choose).
  • Beverages in the restaurant
  • Tax preservation in Rio lagartos, Rio Lagartos

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
  • Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
  • This tour can be more than 12 hours due your hotel location and traffic
  • 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
  • Also we recommend you if you wish brings some snacks, water and your sweater you will be all day in the aircon bus
  • 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
  • Tax preservation in Rio lagartos, Rio Lagartos USD 25.00 per person
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).

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