Natural Pink Lake Las Coloradas and Rio Lagarto from Riviera Maya
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. Also, why not see a crocodile? What are you wait to live this amazing experience?
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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.
What’s included
- Know the salt process in the small village.
- Round transportation from your hotel.
- Entrance to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas.
- Lunch (dish to choose).
- Bottled water and box lunch (sandwich, fruit & juice)
Not included
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Government fees
Before you go
- 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
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- This tour may take more than 12 hours due to the logistics of pickups and 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.
- The bus has 1 bathroom, you are only allowed to use number 1, you cannot use number 2 because the bathroom has ventilation connections to the entire bus and if you use number 2 the entire bus would smell bad, stops will be made at the places visited where you can use the bathroom
- Preservation tax on Coloradas USD 27.00 per person
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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