Río Lagartos y Las Coloradas Private Tour from Merida

5.0 (3 reviews) 8–11 hours Private tour

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Las Coloradas pink waters — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Rio Lagartos mangroves — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour takes you to explore the beautiful landscapes of Yucatan. We will take you to Las Coloradas, a set of pink lagoons located in Rio Lagartos

In this excursion you will enjoy a boat ride through the mangrove area at the Biosphere Reserve of Rio Lagartos, nest of a variety of birds and marine species, including the popular pink flamenco.

You will discover the spectacular pink color cause by high concentration of salt and microorganisms in Las Coloradas, a small fishing village characterized by having the largest salt mine in Mexico.

To complete our tour you will enjoy a lunch and swim at Cenote Saamal

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At a glance

Duration: 8–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Merida Elite

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On board cooler with beers, sodas and bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Extra drinks at lunch

Itinerary

Las Coloradas

1 h 30 min Admission included

Las Coloradas is located within the biosphere of Rio Lagartos in the Yucatan Peninsula at 250 km from Merida. Is a small fishing village characterized by having the largest salt mine in Mexico.

Las Coloradas spectacular pink color is due to its high concentration of salt, microorganisms and the sun. It is intensity varies depending on the position of the sun rays allowing us to admire a range of colors from yellow and orange to the pink color that characterizes it.
Parque Natural Ria Lagartos

4 hours Admission included

Explore one of the beautiful landscapes offered by the Yucatan. At Rio Lagartos you will enjoy a boat ride through the mangrove area, nest of a variety of birds and marine species, including the popular pink flamencos. This is a unique tour to see the flamencos sanctuary who have made of this site the perfect place to nest and give birth to their young.
Cenote Saamal

one hour Admission included

Enjoy a traditional Yucatan Lunch beside the amazing Cenote Saamal at Selva Maya Hacienda in Valladolid