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. Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you can enjoy a delicius lunch.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Hotel pick up & Drop-off from Cancun & Riviera Maya
✔ Includes box lunch (sandwich,juice,apple)
✔ Visit Las coloradas
✔ Visit to the reserve Rio Lagartos
✖ Preservation tax at Rio Lagartos of 22 USD per person
✖ Beverages in the restaurant
Pickup Locations
1. Sls Cancun
2. Moon Palace Cancun
3. Cyan Cancun Hotel & Spa
4. Heaven Hotel
5. The Fives Travelers at The Fives Beach by YPJ-All Inclusive
6. OYO Hotel Bonito
7. Capital O 171 Hotel Farallon Inn
8. Terrasse Hotel
9. Alamos Inn
10. Hotel Tequila Cancun
11. Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba
12. Suites at Mayan Palace Vidanta Resort Riviera Maya
13. Adhara Express
14. OYO Hotel San Jorge
15. Golden Shores Crown Paradise
16. NEW Oceanfront Penthouse on Cancun Beach
17. OYO Hotel Jaguar
18. Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
19. Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
20. Hotel Akumal Caribe
Additional Info: 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 Avenue
Playa Del Carmen: Cocobongo at Playa Del Carmen
Tulum: There is no pick up in any hotel or airbnb, the meeting point will be at Super Aki market main gate over in federal avenue
The pick up time is set acording to your location, the travelers that doesn't provide pick up location will need to get in contact with us as soon as posible, otherwise we will be not be able to provide the service
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• 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
