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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Overview
Go beyond the busy streets of Mérida and discover the Yucatan's vibrant natural landscapes on a full-day tour of Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos, and Playa Cancuncito from Mérida. You won't have to worry about hidden costs, as all tickets to attractions are included, plus lunch, are included for a seamless day of exploration.
- Admire the area from both land and water for varied perspectives
- Enhance your chances of spotting wildlife such as flamingos, crocodiles, and eagles
- Round-trip rides from Merida mean you don't need to find a meeting point
- Sit back and relax as someone else takes the wheel
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 the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Las Coloradas
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Cancunito, Yucatan, Mexico.
45 minutes • 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
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers 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 travelers
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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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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.
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Travelers praise the tour guides for their friendliness, knowledge, and personalized bilingual explanations that enhance engagement. The vivid pink lakes of Las Coloradas and the Río Lagartos boat trip stand out for rich wildlife and unique ecosystems, including flamingos and crocodiles. Activities such as boat rides and swimming offer adventurous experiences, while local restaurant lunches receive consistent appreciation for quality and variety. Overall, the tour is valued for its immersive natural scenery and well-rounded offerings.
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This experience was absolutely incredible. Every place was stunning and it never felt rushed. We enjoyed the pink lakes, had plenty of time to swim at the beach, cruised on the river and loads more. I was so excited to see flamingos, plenty of birds, and even a crocodile! Nice that everything is included in the price. The drive is long but worth it. Would definitely recommend for anyone travelling to the Yucatan.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💙 We're thrilled you enjoyed the pink lakes, beach, wildlife, and every part of the adventure. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back to Yucatán soon! ✨
What an experience of a lifetime! 🌸🦩🚤
Our Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos tour was absolutely unforgettable. From start to finish, our guides were excellent — friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about making the experience special. 👌
Seeing the incredible pink lakes of Las Coloradas was breathtaking, but the boat trip through Río Lagartos was just as magical. Being out on the water, surrounded by nature and wildlife, was pure soul food. ❤️
And then there was the lunch! The restaurant and dish recommended to us were outstanding — honestly, one of the best meals I have ever eaten. 😋
This tour was so much more than just sightseeing; it was one of those experiences that stays with you. If you are visiting Yucatán, I would absolutely recommend it. A truly unforgettable day and one of the highlights of our trip to Mexico! 🇲🇽❤️
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💙🦩 We're thrilled that Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos, the delicious lunch, and our guides made your day truly unforgettable. It means so much to be a highlight of your trip to Mexico! We hope to welcome you back to Yucatán someday! ✨
Long time in the bus is worth it, we saw Flamingos, Alligators and Pelicans. The colour of the Salt lake was amazing and a lot of photos were taken from local tourguide there from us in a professional way with our phones.
The food in the restaurant, which was included was average but service there was good
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the flamingos, alligators, pelicans, and the amazing colors of the salt lakes. We also appreciate your feedback about the food and will take it into consideration. 🦩🌿✨
This trip to Las Coloradas was gorgeous, and a lot of activities (visit the lakes, swimming in the beach, boating in the lakes with flamingos, lunch in Rio Lagartos…), it was very nice to see the flamingos 🦩 and the pink lakes ✨, the guide was amazingly friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to know the trip to Las Coloradas felt gorgeous, with so many activities to enjoy, and that seeing the flamingos and the pink lakes was such a highlight. It’s wonderful to hear that your guide was amazingly friendly.
We were the only English-speaking folks on the tour but our guide was dual-lingual and translated everything for us. It was a great experience. We loved seeing the flamingos and the Mayan mud bath the most. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and that our bilingual guide made you feel included throughout the tour. We're so glad you enjoyed the flamingos and the Mayan mud bath. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Yucatán soon! 🌿🦩✨
I had a wonderful experience on this tour, I had to move to another date due to not enough numbers on the date I booked, the tour ended up being fully spanish speaking however my guide was so kind and made sure to translate everything for me in english and ensured to check in on me, the actual tour was awesome, Los Colorados was so beautiful and the guide whom took us around was an A+ photographer, once we got on the boats the drivers were always looking for crocodiles and we managed to see 3 and the flamingos were WOW, we were able to view them for a good amount of time and take photos! The clay bathing was fun, all in all this was a great tour! I highly recommend doing this when it is the good season for flamingos :)
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos, the flamingos, and the entire experience. We're especially happy to hear our guide made you feel comfortable by translating everything into English. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Yucatán soon! 😊🌿
Amazing experience from start to finish! Visiting Las Coloradas, Cancunito, and Río Lagartos was such a memorable day. The landscapes were beautiful, and each stop had something special to offer. Our guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Everything was well organized, and I truly had a great time. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 💛 We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with our guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Yucatán soon!
It's a long day but well worth it. Every stop was unique. The salt pans ranged from vivid pinks to dusky browns. Really quite amazing and better than I expected. We did see a couple of alligators and quite a few flamingos. Along with a range of other bird life. The boat ride was fun and an adventure. Our beach visit was great also. Just be aware there is no shade - and throughout the day you do need to make sure you have at least a cap and sunblock or cover up. Lunch was very good - our guide chose a local dish for me and the fish was excellent and also I was happy to have a range of vegetables served with it - as sometimes the Mexican food can get a bit heavy. That cocktail hit the spot also! Thanks to our guide Juan and our driver.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed every stop on the tour and that Juan and our driver helped make your day so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
I am giving it 3 starts because the locations are great to visit. The driver and our tour guide were OK and the lunch was at a local restaurant with plenty of meal choices.
Now to the reason I am only giving it 3 stars:
Our location was the last one in the series of pick up points. I was touring with one more person and in this location there were two other people from going in this tour.
When our transportation arrived Tony, our tour rep, asked the other two people in our group to get in the van ahead of us.
At first I thought it was because one of the other passengers was an older looking female and he wanted to be kind. As soon as we found the last two seats I understood that part of the reason why Tony wanted them to sit at the front was because the back of the van had been modified to seat 4 passengers, 4 very thin passengers. We had no choice but to take the last 2 seats available.
The tour was 3 hours away plus time for trips between sites. We were seated in these uncomfortable seats for over 6 hours!
I will suggest posting in the description of the tour that some of the seats will be adequate for a young child only and not for a latin female with normal size hips.
Whoever designed the seating of this van should invite their mothers or four other adult loved ones to travel in the back seats to the same 3 locations and at the end of the tour request their feedback. Believe me, they will not want to use your tour company again as well.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the destinations, the lunch, and the service provided by our driver and guide. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced during transportation. We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding the seating arrangement, as comments like yours help us identify areas where we can improve. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and for traveling with us. 😊
This tour is excellent value and exceptionally well-organised, packing so many incredible highlights into a single day. We received comprehensive instructions the day before, and having booked last minute, we were seriously impressed. Our guide, Juan, created a wonderful, inclusive atmosphere for the handful of English speakers, and Diego kept us comfortable and well looked after in a modern minivan.
Seeing the stunning pink waters and learning about the ecosystem was fantastic. Our guide was incredibly patient and kindly took the time to explain everything in English, which we deeply appreciated as we are in a Spanish and Mayan speaking area. Our boat captain, Martín, gave us an unforgettable experience viewing crocodiles and flamingos up close with total respect for nature. The swims, including the fun Mayan mud experience, were brilliant, and lunch was absolutely delicious with plenty of variety.
It was a fun and exhilarating day, respectful of nature and spent with a great group. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, from Las Coloradas and the boat ride to the swims and delicious lunch. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Juan, Diego, and Martín. ✨ Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
English/Spanish group was fine until salt production and pink lake segment where only Spanish was spoken. We got nothing about that whole process which was the highlight of the tour. The lunch was not good (fettuccine alfredo) because it had no flavor; should have tried real Mexican dish. The ride on river was uneventful. 1st beach stop was dirty with hundreds of bottlecaps, remnants of food, and seaweed. Good points were the driver was great, riverboat captain was great, scenery and wildlife (flamingos) were stunning, 2nd beach was beautiful with clear water, clean sand and a fun body scrub/swim experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback 😊 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the scenery, flamingos, beaches, and our team’s service. We also appreciate your comments about the bilingual explanations and lunch, and we’ll use them to keep improving. ✨
Saul our guide and Johnny our driver did a great job. The itinerary was good. I have a great time. Really enjoyed it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the itinerary. We’ll be sure to share your comments with Saul and Johnny ✨
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!
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!
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!
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! ✨
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! 🐊😊
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! 😊
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! 😊
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! ✨🌿
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! 🌿✨
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! 🌿✨
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! 🌿✨
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!
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!
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.
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!
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! 📸✨
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!
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.
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