From Cancún: Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas Day Trip & Lunch



Ride a boat through the canals of Rio Lagartos and hop into a clay bath on this all-day tour from Cancún. Enjoy local seafood for lunch, see herons, eagles, and cormorants, and marvel at pink water.

Highlights

  • Explore paradisiac Rio Lagartos
  • Experience Nature upclose
  • Discover the Coloradas
  • Wild animal observation

Description

Rio Lagartos is a small fishing village in a Nature Reserve; one of the natural treasures of the Yucatan Peninsula. Here we can enjoy a boat tour through its water canals surrounded by mangroves, where you can observe a variety of species of birds such as pink flamingos, herons, eagles, seagulls, pelicans, and cormorants. During the tour, we will have a great sight of Las Coloradas. To get a great view on the salt deposits where we see different bodies of water involved in this process, some of which an eye-catching pink. Following, we will rejoice in the Mayan Bath, covering the body in nutrient-rich clay. Next, we’ll be heading to an unspoiled beach to remove the clay in the crystal water, where we will enjoy ourselves with the tasty local fish-and-shellfish-based food.

Includes

Bilingual guided tour Boat ride to Rio Lagartos Mayan bath with sand Free time at the beach Meal (fish, chicken, and vegetarian options) 1 bottled drink Las Coloradas park visit 2 bottles of water during transportation

Important Information

  • The Coloradas pink color fades depending on the weather
  • Participants should be able to walk on uneven terrain
  • Please consult your physician if you suffer from motion sickness and ask for a preventive pill
  • Activity starting time is different than your pickup time. Please disregard GetYourGuide's notifications and attend to the confirmation email sent by the activity provider
  • Guests must pay a fee of $800 MXN per person for entry, rentals, boat transportation, eco-taxes, protected area tax, waste management taxes, and handling.

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