The Best Experience to Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos from Tulum!
Overview
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!
What's Included
- Mayan Bath (Exfoliation)
- Boat ride for 2 and a half hours in the Rio Lagartos biosphere reserve
- Box Breakfast (sandwich, juice and fruit)
- Mexican dish to choose at restaurant
- Round Transportation from Tulum (at meeting point)
- Know the salt process, salt harvests, native guide of Las Coloradas
- Beverages in the restaurant
- Tax for preservation ($25 USD per person)
Meeting Location
Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n
77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Las Coloradas
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Rio Lagartos
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Best Experience to Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos from Tulum!?
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). Read more Apr 2025
Cancellation Policy
Questions?
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Activity code: C-183559P58
Additional Info
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