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 and even migratory species.
We’ll also stop by Las Coloradas, an area of the lagoon where salt has been extracted from the seawater for decades. You’ll definitely want to have your camera ready since this area is known for its breathtakingly beautiful pink lagoon water. In the same way, you can exfoliate the skin with a mud bath if you wish. After exploring the Rio Lagartos, you’ll probably be hungry, we will enjoy a delicius lunch.
This tour is totally worth it!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Mayan Bath (Exfoliation)
✔ Boat ride for 2 and a half hours in the Rio Lagartos biosphere reserve
✔ Box Breakfast (sandwich, juice and fruit)
✔ Know the salt process, salt harvests, native guide of Las Coloradas
✔ Mexican dish to choose at restaurant
✔ Round Transportation from Tulum (at meeting point)
✖ Beverages in the restaurant
✖ Tax for preservation ($24 USD per person)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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In Tulum area we only provide pickups at Super Aki Tulum, please contact tour operator to confirm the exact pickup time.
Return: End right where it started.
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: 3.5 hours
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Rio Lagartos
You will have the opportunity to take a walk in the Rio Lagartos biosphere, you will be able to observe flamingos, meet different types of birds and mangroves, have an exfolation bath (with mud) and a little time to be on the banks of the Lagartos River.
Duration: 2.5 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
• This tour may take more than 13 hours due to the logistics of pickups and traffic
• Use biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent and sunglasses.
• Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes, wear comfortable clothes
• 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 In the transport logistics operation we collect people in a first transport, it can be a van or a bus, spending time on the journey, the transport will be changed to a bus, this is because all the clients of the same tour meet again at a meeting point to reach the final destination.
