Las Coloradas, Cancunito Beach and Río Lagartos from Mérida

Merida, Mexico

12 to 13 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover beautiful landscapes and various bird species of the Yucatan Peninsula when you embark on this small-group excursion from Merida. Start off with a bit of swimming and sunbathing at Cancunito Beach, then head to Las Coloradas to see the pink lake that attracts several migratory birds to the area, including flamingoes. End in the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve where you can observe the local wildlife and take a mud bath.

Learn about the local fauna and flora from your guide
Exfoliate your skin in the mud of Ria Lagartos
Enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch at a local restaurant
A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

Modern, air-conditioned transportation
Certified guide throughout the tour
Entrance fee and taxes at Las Coloradas
Boat tour &Binoculars for birdwatching & Mayan mud bath
Lunch (one dish of your choice)
Use of restaurant facilities (terrace, pool, restrooms, and showers)
Cooler with ice in the van

Drinks at restaurant are not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Parque Santa Ana, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Parque santa Ana

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Las Coloradas

3 hours 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cancunito

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rio Lagartos

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merida

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

We recommend that you bring sunscreen, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, a change of clothes, water, and cash.
There is no pick up in hotels
WHAT DISHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MEAL? Fish Fillet or Chicken Breast ▪️Breaded ▪️Garlic Sauce ▪️Grilled ▪️With Butter ▪️Spicy Sauce ▪️Coconut Sauce ▪️To Bii Kay baked with spices and wrapped in hoja santa (Mexican pepperleaf). ▪️Tikin Xic OR Fettuccine Pasta Choose your sauce: ▪️Alfredo ▪️Pomodoro ▪️Butter And choose from: ▪️Chicken ▪️Shrimp ▪️Mushroom OR ▪️Shrimp Quesadillas ▪️Smoked Meat Tacos ▪️Tlalpeño Soup with shrimp or chicken ▪️Chicken Fajitas ▪️Fish Ceviche Vegetarian Options ▪️Maleconcito Bowl: salad with quinoa, cheese, olives, chickpeas, and hummus. ▪️Vegetable Fajitas Kids' Options: ▪️Fish Fingers with French Fries ▪️Chicken Nuggets with French Fries
WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS TOUR? Wear light, comfortable clothing for the beach. Bring sneakers or closed-toe shoes for the hike in Las Coloradas, and separate sandals or water shoes for the rest of the tour. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. There are restrooms in Las Coloradas if you prefer to use them separately. Wear a hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. For Mexican citizens, bring identification (INE, driver's license, or passport; CURP for minors). Eat a good breakfast before the tour. At the start of the tour, we'll stop at a convenience store to buy anything you might need. You can also bring snacks for the hike.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 12 reviews

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Nice experience with a great tour operator and helpful guide

Priyanka_G, Mar 2024

There was some initial hiccups in the tour due to miscommunication between the tour operator and the tour guide where he wasn't informed that I don't understand or speak Spanish at all. But as soon as I told this to the tour operator, they were very nice to coordinate everything smoothly and the guide was also very accommodating and helpful for the rest of the tour. In fact, my booking was for a different pickup location but the tour operator was kind enough to pick and drop me from/to my hotel itself without any extra charges. The tour as such is standard - we see pink lagoon, then visit a private beach for swimming, followed by boat ride where we get to see lots of crocodiles, pelicans and even few pink flamingos (albeit from afar) which was the highlight of this tour and ending with a delicious complementary lunch. So overall a satisfactory experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

It's great to hear that despite some initial hiccups, you had a nice experience on the Ria Lagartos, Coloradas & Cancunito Beach tour from Merida. It's commendable that the tour operator was quick to address the miscommunication and ensure that everything ran smoothly thereafter. The fact that they accommodated your language needs and adjusted the pickup location without extra charges shows their commitment to customer satisfaction. The tour sounds quite enjoyable, especially with the opportunity to see the pink lagoon, visit a private beach, and take a boat ride to see crocodiles, pelicans, and even pink flamingos. Ending the tour with a delicious complementary lunch adds to the overall satisfaction. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm sure your feedback will be helpful for others considering this tour.

Great tour!!

Jenisha_P, Feb 2024

Great tour with lots to see! Delicious lunch as well. Overall a fun trip whether you're going with friends or family.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the Ria Lagartos, Coloradas & Cancunito Beach tour from Merida! It's wonderful to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the variety of sights the tour had to offer. A delicious lunch certainly adds to the overall enjoyment of the trip. Whether traveling with friends or family, it sounds like this tour provided a memorable and enjoyable experience. Your recommendation is valuable for others considering this tour. Thank you again for sharing your review!

Don't Book This Tour

Mavourneen_H, Dec 2023

As in the previous review, this isn't an English-speaking tour. When I asked the company to clarify, they lied and said it was. The guide can speak English but chooses not to - all descriptions are in Spanish. Even in Spanish, there is little guiding - it is more of a glorified shuttle service with no descriptions of the history or scenery. Viator and the company have both refused even a partial refund. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the tour. It's frustrating when a tour doesn't meet your expectations, especially when there are communication issues and language barriers involved. Clear communication and accurate information about the tour, including the language spoken during the tour, are essential for ensuring a positive experience for all participants. It's unfortunate that the tour did not provide the English-speaking experience that was promised. Thank you for sharing your feedback, as it can help others make informed decisions when booking tours.

Not actually an english language tour

Richard_T, Oct 2023

Is advertised as an english language tour but it in no way is. The vast majority of the tour (and all "guided" parts) were in spanish and if you were lucky you got a little administrative stuff in english (like "buy some water here") but even that was limited and we found ourselves confused as to what was going on. Another person on the tour translated for us which was very kind but shouldnt have been necessary. Los Colorados was as beautiful as the pictures and did have (a seperately ticketed) english tour guide. One "interesting" event was that we stopped at a paid (not very nice) toilets and were told this was the last toilets for 2 hours and we should change into swim wear here. But two minutes later we arrived at Los Colorados which had much nicer free toilets. We felt a bit scammed by that. The boat tour was also only in spanish; the main tour guide told the boat guide it was the english language group but the boat driver didnt speak english so again it was translated by annother person on the tour. The tour itself was good though, getting very close to crocodiles, pelicans (actually landed on the boat), a raccoon, and flamingos and a black eagle. We also enjoyed a mayan mud bath. Food was average, but somehow managed to contaminate a vegetable fajita with small amounts of chicken. The events we went to were worth going to, but I'd suggest choosing a different operator.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Ria Lagartos, Coloradas & Cancunito Beach tour from Merida. It's unfortunate to hear that the tour was not as advertised in terms of being an English language tour and that most of the guided parts were conducted in Spanish. Additionally, the confusion regarding the toilets and the language barrier during the boat tour are valid concerns. However, I'm glad to hear that despite these issues, you were still able to enjoy the beauty of Los Colorados, the boat tour, and the wildlife sightings during the trip. Your feedback about the tour operator and the need for better communication in multiple languages will surely be helpful for other travelers considering this tour.

Nature adventure just a couple hours from Mérida

Tammy_W, May 2023

Brilliant pink water, flamingoes, swimming in warm green waters, Mayan mud baths, close encounters with crocodiles, feeding a frigate bird...so much more to this adventure than described! Loved our team of tour guides: Victor, Eddy, and our great driver, Joaquin.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello dear Tammy, We are pleased to know that you loved this experience, it is one of the most recommended and that you cannot miss if you are in Mérida, we like to surprise our clients more, for this reason some things are surprises! We hope you come back soon and can take another activity from our tour catalogue.

Excellent Adventure — saw many unique things!

Sheriah_P, Jun 2022

Eddie our driver stopped to show us 8 baby alligators on our way to the pink lagoon. The boat ride on Los Colorados river was excellent. Luis gave an awesome ride and we saw several grips of pink flamingos!

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hello, Thanks for your comments, Las coloradas are one of the best places to visit in Merida, we hope you come back soon

Tuor Las Coloradas

Irene_C, Jun 2023

Un tour muy bonito, bellos lugares, nuestro conductor Fredy muy amable, había bastante calor pero las paradas a comprar agua y a bañarnos a la playa fue de maravilla, muy recomendable

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hola Srta. Irene, Muchas gracias por su tiempo para dejarnos sus comentarios, nos alegra saber que usted disfruto de todo el recorrido y que nuestro conductor y guía hicieron más placentero su viaje.