Las Coloradas Tour to Pink Lakes and Wildlife Wonders
Description
Embark on a breathtaking journey to the world-famous pink lagoons of Las Coloradas in Yucatán. Witness the mesmerizing lakes that change color with the seasons, showcasing vibrant hues influenced by sodium and microorganisms. Our expert guides will share the captivating history of this natural wonder, and you'll have ample free time to capture stunning photos and explore the site. Spend an unforgettable afternoon in Río Lagartos, a pristine natural reserve on the Yucatan Peninsula. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride through the mangroves, where you'll marvel at the region's extraordinary biodiversity. From the striking pink flamingos to a variety of birds and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Afterward, savor a delicious meal at a local restaurant, you will be able to choice your favourite: grilled fried fish, ceviche, or seafood soup. Finally, visit the renowned crocodile farm, where you'll get an up-close look at these fascinating creatures.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start the day by picking up all our participants early in the morning at their hotels or meeting points, as applicable. We start in Cancun and then we will pick up in the Riviera Maya. Enjoy a box lunch included on board the bus (with sandwich, juice, cookie and fruit). It's a long trip, approximately 4 hours to get there!
Our fascinating tour begins by arriving at the world-famous pink lagoons of Las Coloradas in Yucatán. Lakes that change color during different seasons of the year depending on the concentration of sodium and microorganisms. Our incredible guides will tell you the history of the place, and then you will have free time for photos and getting to know the site. Very important, you cannot swim in the waters of Las Coloradas. Then we will go to Rio Lagartos. The road is 45 minutes.
You will spend a pleasant afternoon in Río Lagartos, a natural reserve on the Yucatan Peninsula, where we will have a 2-hour boat ride through the mangroves to admire the extraordinary natural wealth of the region. You will see everything from the most beautiful and pink flamingos, to birds and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Then we will go to a local restaurant where you can choose exquisite dishes included a la carte (1 to choose), grilled fried fish, ceviche and seafood soup. And finally we will visit the famous crocodile farm in the area.
After a fascinating day, we will return to drop all our guests off at their hotels. The return trip is long, so we recommend you rest and take a comforting nap while we return.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer round-trip transportation service to all our travelers who stay in most hotels in Cancun (Hotel Zone and Center), Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen (Only to Playacar. For some hotels or lodging centers (located west of Avenida Tulum, or south of Avenida Las Torres) in the city of Cancun, a meeting point applies. Some hotels in the Riviera Maya do not allow access to the property, so a meeting point will apply at the entrance or closest access. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us to arrange your transportation service. NOTE: Pickup time varies depending on hotel location. Generally applies 6:20 AM to 8:20 AM. For hotels further away from the center of Cancun it is possible that the pick-up time starts from 8:00 AM or even 9:10 AM. In your confirmation message that we send you 24 hours before the start of the experience, we will indicate the exact pickup time and meeting point.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note, swimming in the waters of Las Coloradas is not allowed.
- The a la carte menu cannot yet be accommodated for specific dietary needs (dishes available in the Inclusions and Exclusions section).
Reviews(7)
We got wonderful experience. Las Coloradas was really beautiful pink and we got great experience in crocodils farm. This tour is long drive tour but It was well worth the trip.English guide was perfect.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique beauty of Las Coloradas and your visit to the crocodile farm. We understand that it’s a long journey, so it’s very rewarding to know that it was completely worth it. We’re also pleased that the English-speaking guide met your expectations. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again on another experience.
Overall, the tour was nice. Seeing the pink lakes, enjoying the boat ride to see all of the birds and crocodiles, enjoying a large portion lunch, and feeding some crocodiles. I enjoyed the experience. However, there are a couple of things to note. The price you pay here is not the complete price. We had to pay over 1500 Mexican Pesos (nearly $100) extra for admittance to Las Coloradas and other taxes. Plus drinks are not included with lunch. And using a card to pay the 1500 pesos incurs and extra 8% fee, so have a lot of cash on you. The other disappointment was that this wasn’t just from Cancun, but also picked up people from Playa del Carmen. Because of that pickup, the bus ride was an extra 45+ minutes each way, leading to an extra early start (6:10am) and a very late return (9:15pm). However, I do want to call out that the tour guides were extremely nice and welcoming. They executed things as well as they could, and provided great info in both Spanish and English.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that you overall enjoyed the tour and the attention from our guides. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the additional fees; these correspond to access and conservation fees for the natural areas, including the protection of local flora and fauna. We will continue working to make this information clearer from the beginning. Regarding transportation times, we understand it can make for a longer day than expected, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you again for your trust, and we hope to provide you with an even better experience in the future.
Great experience. Los Coloradas was just like in the description. We had a great time and got to see cocodrillos and flamingos which we were a bit sceptical at first (on many similar trips we haven’t seen anything). Also big thanks to our guide who kept us well informed about everything.
We’re so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience and that everything met your expectations. It’s wonderful that you were able to see crocodiles and flamingos, especially after not having much luck on other tours—those moments truly make the experience extra special. We also really appreciate you highlighting our guide, who always strives to support and share the best of each place. Thank you for your trust, and we’d love to welcome you again.
I like this tour with Manuel and Arturo. I pushed my limits, especially with crocodiles. Thank you for this tour and nice photos.
I had heard about this place for a long time, so we decided to take this tour, and my whole family was delighted. Thanks to Manuel for all his attention; his good attitude and hospitality make all the difference on a trip.
We fell in love with Cancun. It's truly beautiful, both the city and its beaches. Its unique vegetation, beautiful beaches, and a wonderful climate.
It was a long (16hours minus ~10min, between being picked up from and to the hotel) but fun-packed one-day trip. The guide was acknowledgeable, friendly, and fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. One thing that made me give it a 4 instead of 5 stars is that the environmental protection tax, which was not mentioned during the booking, was more than the half of the original total price (85 over 158 USD). Wish it could have been mentioned at the reservation.
