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Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos)

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Walk around and marvel at such a beautiful landscape
Flamingos at the Rio Lagartos
Rio Lagartos full of Flamingos
Take the photo at the Rio Lagartos sign
Take a boat to meet most closed the Flamingos

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Overview

Get ready to embark on a journey that will take you to locations of other times and what seems like another world.

Discover the unrivaled pink tone of Lake Las Coloradas and the perfect contrast that the Lagartos River gives you with the beautiful flamingos on this day trip. We'll pick you up from your hotel door.

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

Important information: From July 19 to August 19, 2023, due to the beginning of the salt harvest, the pink tone of Las Coloradas is much lower and you will not be able to appreciate the characteristic color of this area. We thank you for your understanding

What's Included

  • Breakfast Box Lunch: Sandwich, fruit, juice and cookie.
  • Lunch Dish to choose at restaurant
  • Visit to the Crocodile farm
  • Dinner
  • Carbonated beverages Drinks at the restaurant
  • Optional Viewpoint $8 USD per person
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Meeting and Pickup

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If your hotel is not in the previous list please let us know in which hotel are you staying so a representative of our company can contact you to indicate the correct place and time of your pickup. We ask you to indicate the hotel where you are staying in the special requirements box and also with your email. This service has only one schedule, between 6:00 am to 6:30 am. The schedules vary according to the hotel, our representative will indicate the exact schedule via mail or via text message. Every service and every part of the tour is directly operated by our staff. This is why we’re able to guarantee an excellent and high quality service. Most of the web pages you see are simply selling tours as a middle-man, providing little to no guarantee of quality, safety or assurance. Here, you buy directly from the tour operator.

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Start Time • Daily 7:00 AM

What To Expect

Las Coloradas

It's time to enjoy the nature of the Mexican Caribbean with this day trip where we will travel to Las Coloradas a small fishing village, that provides one of the most amazing landscapes you can see on our planet. When the salt starts to concentrate you will see that the water takes coppery tones and later, when almost all the water has evaporated, it takes a tone like strawberry pink which is quite impressive.Pick up from your Hotel to Las Coloradas (3-4 hrs transportation route). 1 Hour tour to Las Coloradas and Salt Harvests with a native and certified Guide.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Rio Lagartos

After capturing this incredible landscape, you will know more aboard a boat and where you will travel through the reservation of Río Lagartos, one of the attractions it has are flamingos that come to feed and nest in the Biosphere, and that offers a beautiful spectacle when they arrive in large flocks painting the sky pink.Two and a half hour boat ride through the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. We will visit the exotic flora and fauna, flamingos, birds, mangroves and the natural habitat of the crocodiles.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rio Lagartos

We will enjoy a delicious meal at restaurant, you can choose one of our regional dishes, drinks are not included. Finally we will transport you back to your hotel after an incredible tour of Las Coloradas.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important information: From July 19 to August 19, 2023, due to the beginning of the salt harvest, the pink tone of Las Coloradas is much lower and you will not be able to appreciate the characteristic color of this area. We thank you for your understanding
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos)?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-135903P30

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Average 3.88 out of 5 stars based on 40 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos)?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos)?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Breakfast. Box Lunch: Sandwich, fruit, juice and cookie.
  • Lunch. Dish to choose at restaurant.
  • Visit to the Crocodile farm.
  • 2 Hours Boat Ride to Rio Lagartos Reserve.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Visit to Las Coloradas.
  • Bilingual Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Dinner.
  • Carbonated beverages. Drinks at the restaurant.
  • Optional Viewpoint $8 USD per person.
  • Federal tax, Las Coloradas.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos) is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos) will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • BreakfastBox Lunch: Sandwich, fruit, juice and cookie.
  • LunchDish to choose at restaurant
  • Visit to the Crocodile farm
  • 2 Hours Boat Ride to Rio Lagartos Reserve
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit to Las Coloradas
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Dinner
  • Carbonated beveragesDrinks at the restaurant
  • Optional Viewpoint $8 USD per person
  • Federal tax, Las Coloradas

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important information: From July 19 to August 19, 2023, due to the beginning of the salt harvest, the pink tone of Las Coloradas is much lower and you will not be able to appreciate the characteristic color of this area. We thank you for your understanding
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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