Río Lagartos y Las Coloradas Private Tour from Merida

Merida, Mexico

8 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

When in Merida, you’ve got to check out the pink lagoons near Los Coloradas. This private, hassle-free tour allows you to take a boat ride on Rio Lagartos, float through the mangroves, learning all about the wildlife in the area, and salt. Your guide will tell you all about why the lagoons are pink, introduce you to the largest salt mine in Mexico, take you for a swim in a cenote, and provide you with lunch to round out your day.

Round-trip transfers from Merida provided to keep things easy
Check out the pink flamingos in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
Explore the fishing village, Las Coloradas
All the logistics are arranged by your guide, so you can relax

What's Included

Private transportation
On board cooler with beers, sodas and bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes

Gratuities (optional)
Extra drinks at lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Vacation rentals and Haciendas pick-up is available Pick up not available for hotels located in Cancun and Riviera Maya

Itinerary

Las Coloradas

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parque Natural Ria Lagartos

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cenote Saamal

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

5.0

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J_B, Mar 2024

Vicinte and Alex were excellent! We had two adults and 3 teenage kids, and we were cared for throughout the entire trip. It was a long day, and they made sure we were comfortable. The pink evaporation ponds were stunning. We had mostly sunny weather, and they were very colorful. We even saw flamingos in the distance. The boat ride was so fun, we saw many birds, and got a closeup view of flamingos. We also saw alligators up close. Our boat captain was prepared with fish to feed to the alligators, that was a thrill! The lunch was okay, not great. The Cenote was beautiful and fun, and very popular. Great trip that we will talk about for a long time.

Very enjoyable trip.

Jan_T, Oct 2023

Vicente Esparza Escalante was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area, very personable. We the extra mile to assist with access to the boat for Rio Lagartos. Avi was a skillful driver. Very interesting and beautiful to see the many different, natural colors of water during the process. Check the calendar for flamingo migration times.