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 delicious lunch.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bilingual guide
✔ Hotel pick up & Drop-off
✔ Lunch (1 dish to choose)
✔ Includes box lunch (sandwich,juice,apple)
✔ Boat die at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
✔ Visit to Las Coloradas
✖ Beverages in the restaurant
✖ Tax reservation Rio lagartos ($22 USD per person)
Pickup Locations
1. Grand Maya by Dicasi RM
2. RM, The Grand Mayan Suites, Vidanta in Riviera Maya
3. Capital O Cancun International Airport 24/7
4. Grand Maya by Dicasi RM
5. Vida Maya by Dicasi RM
6. Sls Cancun
7. Moon Palace Cancun
8. Elite Vacation Club
9. Balkon Boutique Hotel
10. Cyan Cancun Hotel & Spa
11. Movich Club at Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
12. Hotel Kin Ka'a
13. Heaven Hotel
14. The Fives Travelers at The Fives Beach by YPJ-All Inclusive
15. OYO Hotel Bonito
16. Capital O 171 Hotel Farallon Inn
17. Hotel Los Naranjos Cancun Inn
18. Terrasse Hotel
19. Alamos Inn
20. Primitive Rooms
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 according to your location, 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
Itinerary
1
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 hours
2
Rio Lagartos
Located in the eastern end of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, the Río 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
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
• Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
• Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
• This is a full day tour, depending on your location and the traffic, it can take up to 14-15 hours
