Day Trips from Cancun to Rio Lagartos

The ancient Maya ruins of Chichen Itza are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited attractions in Mexico. On this private tour, combine a guided visit to the ruins with other Yucatan highlights. Admire the stunning pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, cool off with a swim in the Ik-Kil cenote, and spot pink flamingos and crocodiles on a cruise around the Ria Lagartos biosphere reserve.

Discover a corner of the Yucatan Peninsula that most travelers miss on a day tour to Las Coloradas. This all-day adventure is perfect for nature enthusiasts as well as travelers who need a break from Cancun’s crowds. Begin with a visit to the Rio Lagarto Nature Reserve, where you may see flamingos, eagles, ospreys, and other wildlife. Then, take a boat ride and enjoy free time at the pink lagoon in Las Coloradas.

Explore the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve with a professional guide on this private tour. Your driver will pick you up at your Tulum or Playa del Carmen hotel (Cancun and Puerto Morelos pickups are also available, for a fee) and take you to the reserve. You'll then hop on a boat for a tour of the area, where you'll see all sorts of wildlife, including the reserve's famous flamingos.

It’s at least a 3.5-hour drive from Cancun to the dazzling pink lakes known as Las Coloradas. Skip the stress and relax with this comprehensive package, including a box meal, a restaurant dish, and 2-way transfers direct from most Cancun hotels. You’ll see the colored lagoons, ride a boat through the Ría Lagartos nature reserve, learn about salt making, and enjoy a Mayan mud bath. Price excludes destination tax.

Las Coloradas, a peculiar destination due to the concentration of salt and microorganisms that manage to give its waters a pink hue, which becomes an attraction for many tourists who seek to witness this landscape. Fill yourself with Arena (Mayan Bath), experience something different! You visit the river lagartos which is a nature reserve - Full 1-day tour of Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos -Take Stunning and Unforgettable Photos -We have pick up in Many Hotels and Meeting Points Live this great tour knowing the great history, culture and nature of the Mayan Culture, Live an Experience that you will never Forget,

Tour the archaeological ruins of Ek Balam, then see flocks of pink flamingos and soak in a salt lagoon at Rio Lagartos on this private day trip. Learn about the ancient Maya civilization from an informative personal guide and climb up the Acropolis, one of the largest pyramids of the Yucatán Peninsula. In addition, visit a tequila factory and stop for an included lunch. Private transport is available from Cancun hotels.

Enter a surreal world on this trip to the Las Coloradas pink lake and Ría Lagartos biosphere reserve, where you’ll watch clouds of flamingos flocking to feed. Capture gorgeous photos by the lake and learn how salt is made, then enjoy a boat ride through the nature reserve, a mud bath and a buffet lunch. Your tour includes transfers from select hotels, but a small nature reserve tax is payable.

Experience the kaleidoscopic Parque Natural Ría Lagartos on a day trip that lets you explore the UNESCO-listed bioreserve with ease. Included transport form either Cancun or Playa del Carmen saves you the hassle of car hire and public transport, while exploring with a guide increases your chances of spotting native wildlife such as flamingos.

Fill your social feeds with staggering shots without the stress of planning, research or self-drive when you book this convenient tour to the Las Coloradas pink lake and Ría Lagartos (Rio Lagartos) nature reserve. Take a boat ride through the mangroves to see crocodiles in their natural habitat and nesting flamingos, then marvel at the salt lake’s hues. Your package includes breakfast, restaurant lunch and transfers, but excludes federal taxes.

Leave the planning and driving to someone else on this day trip to the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Visit Las Coloradas, pink rose-colored lakes and lagoons within the reserve where locals extract salt from seawater. Then, take a boat ride through the Rio Lagartos Lagoon, one of two places in Mexico where it’s possible to spot flamingos in their natural habitat.

Discover some of Yucatan’s less-frequented natural attractions on a day tour from Playa del Carmen. Pose by the pink waters of the Las Coloradas lakes, then explore the Rio Lagartos estuary by boat, looking out for flamingos, herons, or even crocodiles. Avoid hidden costs with round-trip transfer and lunch included, and benefit from the undivided attention of your personal guide on a private tour.

Embark on a captivating full-day journey through Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos from Riviera Maya. Prepare to be mesmerized by the enchanting hues of a pink lake at Las Coloradas, located on the Yucatan Peninsula. Delve into the intriguing history behind the striking color while immersing yourself in the incredible landscapes and capturing Instagram-worthy pictures. But the adventure doesn't end there. Dive into the refreshing waters of Rio Lagartos and set sail on a remarkable voyage of discovery.

Leave the planning and driving to someone else on this day trip to the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Visit Las Coloradas, pink rose-colored lagoons within the reserve, and learn how locals extract salt from their seawater. Then, explore the mangroves, lagoons, and wetlands throughout the nature reserve, which serves as nesting grounds for a variety of shorebirds. Stop for lunch nearby before heading back to Cancún.

Combine pink lagoons with the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula on this day trip to Las Coloradas and the Parque Natural Ría Lagartos. Offering an easy way to visit the sites from Cancun, the experience includes ample time for photos and bird spotting, along with guided commentary and a boat ride. Hear how the salt concentration turns the lakes a pretty hue of pink, and get tips to see flamingos, crocodiles, and more.

Visit Las Coloradas on this full-day tour from Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Travel to Rio Lagarto Nature Reserve of the Yucatan Peninsula, where you can take in breathtaking landscapes artfully decorated with a vast array of unique wildlife including flamingos–turning the sky into a magical pink display. Then, stop by Las Coloradas, Mexico’s stunningly beautiful lagoon environment, where salt has been extracted from the seawater for decades. Return hotel transfers and a boxed lunch included for added convenience.

Add some culture and wildlife to your Cancun vacation on a group tour to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos. At the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, keep your eyes peeled for flamingos, herons, and crocodiles, amongst the mangroves. Later, have your camera ready for the pink lake at Las Coloradas. You'll also have the opportunity to try a Mayan mud bath. All-inclusive transportation enables you to visit these hard-to-reach attractions comfortably and efficiently.

Discover the natural treasures of the Yucatan Peninsula of Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas on a guided tour. Visit a crocodile sanctuary, marvel at flamingos, and take stunning photos of the area.

Leave the planning and driving to someone else on this packed day trip to the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Visit Las Coloradas, pink rose-colored lagoons within the reserve, and learn how locals extract salt from their seawater. Then, take a boat ride through mangroves, watching for flamingos, eagles, crocodiles, and other wildlife. Finish your day with a mud bath followed by a seafood dinner prepared by local villagers.

Tour archeological sites, encounter the incredible wildlife of Rio Lagartos and get an up close look at Mayan temples during this day trip from Cancun that's perfect for the entire family. Whether you're traveling with children or adventuring with friends, this private excursion is the ideal way to see it all.

Embark on a visually spectacular adventure to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos on a day tour from Cancun. This excursion is perfect for nature lovers seeking an immersive and educational experience in the Yucatan peninsula. Begin at the pink lake, and learn about its natural history and local culture from your guide. Later, spot flamingos, crocodiles, and other wildlife on a boat ride through the mangroves at the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.

Visit and discover one of the most beloved treasures of Yucatan, the archaeological site of Ek Balam. This site was a very important Mayan capital, which is also known as ¨Talol¨. Ek Balam is, according to the written sources of the sixteenth century, founded by Éek´Báalam (Dark Jaguar) or Coch CalBalam. During this day, we´ll also visit Ría Lagartos which is the largest hideaway of flamingos in North America. Ecotourism is one of the main activities of this region. The mangrove area of Ría Lagartos, which we going to visit as well, is a protected environmental reserve.

While some tours ask you to pile into a crowded bus, this escape to Salinera is private, so you can enjoy a personalized and intimate adventure with your group. Allow your English-Spanish bilingual guide to be your sidekick as they introduce you to the natural landscape. Those who are traveling alone have the option to make some new friends by joining another party.

Let yourself be seduced by the pink waters that are hidden on the Yucatan coast. On this excursion to Las Coloradas we will discover this natural park by bicycle and the Lagartos River. A dream visit!