Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
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Merida, Mexico
- 13 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- LunchThe meal takes place at the Maleconcito restaurant, you have a wide variety of delicious dishes to choose from the menu provided by the guide.
- Round trip transportation from Mérida
- Certified guide
- Entry ticket to Las Coloradas
- Environmental tax
- Boat tour in Río Lagartos
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Refrigerator on board the unit
- Soda/PopDrinks in the restaurant are not included
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Operating hours.07:00
Itinerary
1
Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Las Coloradas
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Cancunito, Yucatan, Mexico.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Rio Lagartos
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Maleconcito Gourmet
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Arrive on time at the selected meeting point (Maximum 10 minute wait)
- Dress in comfortable clothes for walking (fresh clothes, light colors and comfortable shoes)
- Bring a swimsuit and towel separately, in Las Coloradas there are bathrooms to change into and in the restaurant there are showers
- Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.
- Use sunscreen and mosquito repellent
- Bring official identification if you are Mexican
- In the van there is a cooler with ice to store the drinks you bring.
- Have a good breakfast before leaving on the tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jill_M
Our guide Tony was amazing. The salt lake was very cool. We saw beautiful birds and had an upfront and close encounter with some crocodiles! It’s a long drive but very well worth it. I highly recommend it.
Reviews
4.8
based on 174 reviews
AnitaEnYu_W, May 2026
Saul our guide and Johnny our driver did a great job. The itinerary was good. I have a great time. Really enjoyed it.
Rebecca_K, Apr 2026
Well planned and enjoyable. I never felt rushed and the lunch was excellent! I was able to see lots of wildlife.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your preference. We’re glad you enjoyed the well-paced tour, the excellent lunch, and the wildlife experience. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Anthony_M, Mar 2026
I was sceptical about how pink the salt lagoons would be but was pleasantly surprised! The official tour guide at the Las Coloradas Park didn't speak much English, but our tour guide stepped in to help with English translation. He also took loads of photos for everyone on their phones.
Personally I feel that the beach stop in the middle could be skipped entirely to shorten the day.
Then the boat ride on the river was good fun and we had crocodiles come right up to the boat!
A fun day and something a bit different if you already have lots of Mayan site tours booked.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and that our guide helped make it special for you. We also appreciate your suggestion—it helps us continue improving!
Angela_D, Mar 2026
I enjoyed this tour. Even though the weather wasn't good, the water of Las Coloradas were pink and beautiful.
Rio Lagartos was nice, we managed to see crocodiles and some rare birds. It was quite windy though and it rained as well, but that's of course nobody's fault.
I was the only English speaker, but Mauricio still spent enoygh time translating everything for me.
The lunch was only one main course, which to be honest wasn't enough and almost everyone in the group had to buy extra food. I would recommend adding a starter or a dessert.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and that Mauricio made it special for you. We also appreciate your feedback about the meal—it helps us improve!
Abegail_K, Feb 2026
My february 18 tour to last coloradas, I forgot the name of our tour guide but he is so kind and caring. I am so lucky to have him, as I am travelling solo joining this tour. While he is driving on our way to each attraction, he is already explaining some history and expectations during the tour which saves lots of time, and so we were given good amount of time per location. The Van is very comfortable and spacious, there are stops for snacks and toilet needs. Thank you very much for the wonderful experience
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed your trip to Las Coloradas and felt well taken care of. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again! ✨
Diane_M, Jan 2026
Great sites, hosts, driver, boat ride and food! We saw several crocodiles which added to a perfect day!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sites, the team, the food, and the crocodile sightings. We hope to welcome you again soon! 🐊😊
Jim_H, Jan 2026
January is an excellent time to visit because the weather is pleasant and it is the dry season which means few mosquitoes. We experienced none at all. The sites on the tour are very nice. The beach for the swim is practically empty. If you like wildlife, you will like the boat tour. Our boat guide could have spoken louder, but otherwise great. Good driver, safe clean vehicle and good guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the weather, the sites, the beach, and the wildlife experience. We appreciate your comment about the boat guide and will take it into account. We’re glad you felt safe and well taken care of, and we hope to welcome you again soon! 😊
LorenaP_T, Jan 2026
Lovely experience.. make sure to bring extra clothes.. every guide is very knowledgeable.. had the time of our lives.. make sure you really look at the itinerary.. its a long journey but its worth it.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had an unforgettable experience and found our guides knowledgeable. We truly appreciate the advice for future travelers and hope to welcome you again soon! 😊
Irma_V, Jan 2026
The tour was well organized, and properly scheduled. The road was quite long but it was worth it. Our guide Tony did a very good job. The tour on the boat was quite an experience, we liked it a lot! The restaurant was also very good. This was defenately a very nice trip
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the organization, the boat tour, the restaurant, and Tony’s great work. We hope to welcome you again on another amazing trip! ✨🌿
Jinshang_W, Jan 2026
It was a long ride but well worth it. The van was comfortable so that the ride was acceptable. They had a cooler to keep your drink iced which was nice. I enjoyed the pick lagoon as well as the sight of flamingo and crocodiles. The lunch was also very delicious. Though I was the only English speaker on the tour, our guide Raul had always made sure he covered me after the Spanish introductions.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad the long ride was worth it and that you enjoyed the comfort, wildlife sightings, delicious lunch, and Raúl’s thoughtful guidance. We’d love to welcome you again on another tour! 🌿✨
Vy_T, Jan 2026
Wonderful experience all around! Top-notch staff and guides helped us have a wonderful and seamless exploration of the pink lakes of Las Coloradas, beautiful beaches, local culture, and the diverse aquatic nature. The transportation was efficient and flexible, and we drove through beautiful villages and obscure natural regions. The pink water was gorgeous, and the beaches were empty and pristine, with warm water perfect for swimming. Our guides were very knowledgeable, and we had fun interacting with the crocodiles, flamingos, and other birds. The food was a nice finishing touch. The staff even brought materials to learn about the birds and binoculars for us to use. We will never forget this amazing experience, and we have unbelievable photos to remember this day. I would highly recommend this company and this excursion, and look forward to doing something like this again in the near future!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed Las Coloradas, the beaches, wildlife, and the dedication of our team. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure! 🌿✨
Spela_Z, Jan 2026
The organisation was excellent and so was the guide. I think that should be something you have to do, if you are a nature enthusiast.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the organization and the guide, and we agree—it’s a must for nature lovers. We hope to see you again soon! 🌿✨
myhelene, Dec 2025
It was great you could put your hands in the pink lake in las coloradas. In san filipe the waves were big big. In rio lagarotas you could see crocodiles and red mangrove and there was lots of diferent birds including flamingos!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed Las Coloradas, San Felipe, and the amazing wildlife in Río Lagartos. Hope to see you again soon!
Meardis_K, Dec 2025
We opted for the 12 hour salt mine and boat tour. Juan, our driver and tour guide ensured that we had a comfortable and safe trip. Los Coloradas is breathtaking. Martin Jr, our boat guide offered a once in a lifetime experience of petting a crocodile. He also located a flock of pink flamingos and from a short distance , we were able to watch these magnificent birds move through the water in synchronized fashion. Lunch was delicious and the beach was serene. We absolutely loved every minute of the tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you loved the tour, the wildlife experience, and the great service from Juan and Martin Jr. We hope to see you again soon!
Renita_A, Dec 2025
The drive is very long which makes for a long day and can be a little tiring. The driver was very friendly.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback! 🌟
We’re glad to hear that our driver was very friendly and that you enjoyed the service.
We understand that the drive can feel long — the distance to the site is significant — but we always do our best to make the journey as comfortable as possible.
Your comments help us keep improving, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share them.
katherine_m, Nov 2025
It was a long day but well worth it! Raul kept us on our toes. Roman was an excellent driver, I wish we spent more time at the beach and less time at the salt mine
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a great day and that Raúl and Román made the experience enjoyable. We appreciate your suggestion about spending more time at the beach and less at the salt mine — we’ll definitely take it into consideration to keep improving our itinerary.
Thanks for choosing us!
Yvette_R, Nov 2025
Great excursion loved everything about it! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us great tips on how to take great photos!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you loved the excursion and that your guide made the experience even better with helpful tips and great company. We hope to see you again on another adventure! 📸✨
Jill_M, Nov 2025
Our guide Tony was amazing. The salt lake was very cool. We saw beautiful birds and had an upfront and close encounter with some crocodiles! It’s a long drive but very well worth it. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Tony made the experience memorable. The salt lake and wildlife encounters truly make it a special adventure. We appreciate your recommendation!
Colleen_S, Oct 2025
It is a full day of activities. Bring pesos for the bathroom and eat a good breakfast. Bring sunscreen and a fun attitude.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your tips and recommendations! We're glad you enjoyed the experience and hope to have you join us again soon.
Victor_K, Sept 2025
We had a blast! We saw so many animals, apart from the flamingos, which there were A LOT of. We also saw crocodiles, and lots of birds, which all came eerily close to the boat 😅.
The pink salt lakes were impressive as well, although in my opinion not the highlight (the animals were).
This was a long day trip from merida but they made sure that we had plenty of stops for bathroom breaks as well as stocking up on food.
Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
It's a pleasure to read your experience, thanks for sharing it! 🧡 We're glad to hear the tour was so fun and filled with encounters with the local wildlife—including flamingos, crocodiles, and curious birds! 🦩🐊🕊️
Thank you for highlighting the tour organization, the strategic stops, and the attention to well-being during a long day of exploration.
Matthew_H, Aug 2025
This tour was a bit of a mixed bag. The destinations themselves were absolutely beautiful—Las Coloradas was stunning, the beach was gorgeous, and the boat tour of the river was fantastic and definitely the highlight of the day. I don’t regret going, as the places we visited were well worth seeing.
That said, the bus was completely full, and the long three-hour rides there and back were very uncomfortable. The back seat in particular didn’t really seem designed to fit four full-sized adults.
As non-Spanish speakers, we sometimes felt a little out of the loop. The tour is listed as English-language, but in practice that wasn’t always the case. For example, the local guides we were assigned at Las Coloradas only provided information in Spanish, even though they knew not everyone spoke it. Our primary guide also didn’t always repeat his commentary in English—likely just an oversight—but it did cause some confusion on a few occasions. At times it was hard to tell whether he was casually chatting with other guests or sharing details about the tour, and it felt a little awkward to keep asking for clarification.
There were some truly magical moments, but I think these things are worth keeping in mind when deciding if this tour is the right fit for you.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! 💙
We're so happy to hear that you found the places you visited—Las Coloradas, the beach, and the boat tour—beautiful and that, despite a few observations, they were totally worth it. They're magical moments we want everyone to enjoy to the fullest!
We'd like to clarify a few points for future travelers:
✔️ Our vans have enough space for the indicated number of passengers, although we understand that long trips (such as three hours) can be uncomfortable, especially on very crowded routes.
✔️ Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis at our office, so we always recommend arriving early if you're looking for a specific spot.
✔️ Our tours are bilingual (Spanish and English), and although this is specified when booking, there are sometimes confusions. On this tour, there was a mixed group, and, as you mentioned, some local guides only spoke Spanish. We recognize that at times, information was not repeated in English as it should have been, and we take this as valuable feedback for improvement.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and comfortable experience for everyone, regardless of language. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your observations with such respect.
KitLing_L, Aug 2025
Beautiful pink lake and clear cenote. People enjoy photo taking and swimming in cenote. Guide and driver are nice and keep happy atmosphere in the group. But the time is quite tight!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
¡Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado el lago rosa y los cenotes. Tomamos nota sobre el tiempo justo —seguimos mejorando para que cada experiencia sea aún más completa. ¡Esperamos verte pronto! 🌿✨
Michael_L, May 2025
We had an amazing time with Michelle! The tour was very well planned, they worked well with other organizations to give us the best experience at each destination. The food was absolutely delicious! I absolutely recommend!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your comment! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Michelle and that the experience was so positive at every destination. We put a lot of effort into the planning and collaborating with the best local partners, so it's a pleasure to know it showed! And we're so glad you enjoyed the food—it's also an essential part of the experience!
We hope to see you again soon on another adventure. 😊
Pawel_M, May 2025
The overall experience was really good. The pink lakes were amazing, pictures don’t reflect the real experience. The trip on the speedboat through the mangroves was also an amazing experience ( it lasted quite a while). We saw a lot of birds ( no pink flamingos tho), we saw 2 crocodiles and the mud bath at the end of the trip was also really good. Food in the restaurant was very tasty and presented nicely. The let down of the trip was the stop at the beach for an hour. The beach wasn’t very nice and it could have been skipped. Overall I’d recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 😊 We're so glad you enjoyed the pink lakes, the walk through the mangroves, and the mud bath so much. We were so lucky to see crocodiles and so many birds! 🐊🦅 We're delighted to hear you also enjoyed the food; we work hard to offer the best.
We've taken note of your comment about the beach. Your suggestions help us improve every day and offer even more complete experiences that better meet your expectations.
Thank you for recommending us!
We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure.
Judi_M, May 2025
Dontt miss this trip if you are in Merida. It's a long drive to Las Colorados, but the moment you see it, makes it all worthwhile. Pictures don't do justice to the spectacular natural beauty. The beach stop was fine for a cooling dip, but it was very windy and crowded when we were there. The Rio Lagartos boat ride was great fun. The boat captains lwere great. While we didn't see flamingos ( who have all gone off to mate) they did find us a crocodile.. The clay mud bath was a fun, if smelly, experience and finally lunch was great. Some excellent choices and I highly recommend the ceviche. Our bilingual guide Saul and driver Miguel were excellent.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail! We're so glad to know that, despite the long journey, Las Coloradas impressed you and that you enjoyed every part of it: from the boat ride on Río Lagartos to the clay bath and that delicious ceviche at the end. We'll pass on your words to Saúl and Miguel; they'll be thrilled! We also appreciate your understanding of the changing nature of flamingos... and how lucky you were to have seen a crocodile! 🐊
Sophia_F, Apr 2025
I wouldn't recommend this trip, especially if you want to have more than a few pretty Instagram pictures. The sites are great but unfortunately the tour guide was the worst we've ever experienced. She didn't care if anyone can hear her speak, although we asked her to adjust her microphone twice. It wasn't just us, no one behind the second row could hear anything neither in Spanish nor in English. We were very excited to learn about the salt lakes, the mangroves and the birds, we even bought a bird guide before the trip. Unfortunately there wasn't a lot of information on those either. On top you're in a van where half of the people can't even look out of a window, because either they are too low or there is none in the last row. We book guided tours regularly and usually have a great experience but this unfortunately wasn't it. Only go on this tour if you're there for pretty pictures but not to learn.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We sincerely regret that the trip did not meet your expectations, especially in such important aspects as the quality of the guide and comfort during the excursion. Comments like yours are essential in helping us improve.
In order to review what happened in detail and take corrective measures, would you be so kind as to provide us with the name of the guide (if you remember it) and the date you took the trip? This information will allow us to accurately investigate what happened and ensure it doesn't happen again.
Our goal is for every traveler to enjoy not only the scenery but also an enriching experience, and we regret that we did not achieve that on this occasion.
We greatly appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Chenwu_J, Apr 2025
So worthy of the money! Highly recommend. We get huge luck by seeing Las Coloradas in full pink! The weather is soooo nice! Smooth experience, well-informed, well-organized. Yeah, you maybe eat a bit late, meal served around 2pm or later. We do stop at convenience store at trip beginning. Better bring some or buy some ahead to eat if you can’t handle starving!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your positive comment! 😊 We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at Las Coloradas and that the weather was on your side to see such a spectacular pink. We work hard to ensure everything is well-organized and well-informed, so we're glad you appreciate it.
We also appreciate your advice about the food—it's very helpful for future travelers! We'll take note to continue improving the experience.
We hope to see you again soon on another unforgettable adventure! 🌟
Reema_J, Apr 2025
It's a really long day, but worth it. The lunch was good.
The beach is very sparse, but you don't stay long and can shower later at the hotel with the restaurant.
The boat trip was awesome. We saw a lot of birds and even a crocodile. The binoculars made a big difference.
Our guide, Saul, and driver, Pablo, took very good care of us. They are also supported by local guides at different points.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so glad to know you enjoyed the day, especially the boat ride—seeing so much wildlife, including a crocodile, is a privilege!—and that the binoculars helped make the most of it.
It's true that it's a long excursion, but we're glad you found it worth the time. As for the beach, the stop is indeed brief because it's a pristine beach, very quiet and without services, which makes it special, even though there isn't much to do there. That's why we preferred to focus on other parts of the tour and leave the rest time for the hotel, as you rightly mention.
We'll pass on your kind words to Saúl, Pablo, and the rest of the team. We'd love to see you again soon on another of our tours!
Maija_R, Mar 2025
Amaizing tour. Peter was a geat guide. It was better and more then I expected. The pelicans and flamenco are amaizing
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you very much for your comment! We are happy to hear that you had an amazing tour and that Pedro did a great job as a guide. The beauty of pelicans and flamingos in their natural habitat is truly special. We hope to see you again for more unforgettable experiences!
Patricia_S, Feb 2025
The flamingos, the jade colored crystal clear ocean, the pelican eating a fish whole right next to me on the boat, the pink sand. This was the day to remember.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you very much for your comments, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your tour with us! Thank you for your positive evaluation
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