Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour already includes all the tickets and payment of taxes. Explore one of the most beautiful landscapes offered by the Yucatan Peninsula. We take a walk in the company of a certified guide through the paths through the pink pools, including access to the viewpoint.
Later we will visit Cancunito beach which is an impressive unspoilt beach described by many as one of the most beautiful in Yucatan.
Then you will get to know the Natural Park of the Río Lagartos Reserve through the boat tour, this area is inhabited by beautiful flamingos, crocodiles, eagles, seagulls and many other species of the region. You will visit an amazing beach to exfoliate your skin with clay.
At the end of the boat ride, it is time to relax and prepare for a delicious culinary experience, unique in Rio Lagartos in the Maleconcito restaurant.
The tour lasts 13 hours (7am to 8pm).
The tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is the first meeting point where we pick up travelers for this tour. Departure from here is punctual at 07:00 am (with a maximum tolerance time of 10 minutes). Later we go to the next meeting point which is the Santa Ana park and we finish at the third meeting point which is the Fiesta Americana hotel. Before leaving Mérida we stop at a store to buy water and snacks for the road. Once we have everyone on board and after making the stop at the store, we begin our journey to the first point of this incredible tour. The time to get to the first point, which is Las Coloradas, is 3 hours on the road, this is where these fascinating pink salt pools are located.
Las Coloradas
Here you take a walk in the company of a certified guide through the paths that cross the pink pools where you can enjoy a dream landscape and capture your best photos and videos. It already includes the entrance ticket to the park, environmental tax, access to the viewpoint and support with taking photos.
What‘s Included
Certified guide
Round trip transportation from Mérida
The meal takes place at the Maleconcito restaurant, you have a wide variety of delicious dishes to choose from the menu provided by the guide.
Binoculars for bird watching
Entry ticket to Las Coloradas
Refrigerator on board the unit
Boat tour in Río Lagartos
Environmental tax
Drinks in the restaurant are not included
Options
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
Pickup included
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Overall the experience...
Jocelyn C,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall the experience is pretty good. My guide, Mauricio, explained quite a few things to us, he was a very good guide, and made us feel confident as did driver Miguel. The only issue we had was the van where we were taken, quite uncomfortable, the seats had little space between them and could not accommodate at all.
Activities were nice, wouldn’t call this a guided tour though.
danielemC9217AM,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Activities were nice, wouldn’t call this a guided tour though. The person who was accompanying us (other than the driver) didn’t really behave as a tour guide, as the only information he provided was regarding the itinerary (just once, at the start of the tour), lunch choices and meet up times for us to leave after completing the activities. We didn’t get any insights on Yucatàn or the sites we visited, if not from some local operators that we were left with at Las Coloradas and during the boat tour. Still, these people didn’t speak much English and - in Las Coloradas’ case - seemed to be more interested in getting tipped for taking nice photos of the participants, which didn’t feel informational or authentic at all. Communication from the person accompanying us was scarce and mostly in Spanish, although there were a few international guests who still managed to get by. Transportation for the tour was with a 20 seater mini van. Since we were picked up last and had to go for back seats, having to spend 3 hours with little to no leg room was quite challenging, especially for those of us on the taller side. The drive was quite bumpy the whole time, not because of the driver but due to road conditions - something to be aware of if you get car sick easily. Also we only stopped for a bio break on our way back, so make sure you arrive on an empty bladder. The lunch at the restaurant was below average quality. We were a little unlucky ewith the weather, so we couldn’t really enjoy our time at the beach, but all the places we visited were still beautiful!
Even though it was cloudy and with a little rain the landscapes were beautiful, the guides excellent photographers!!
414sarail,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughters and I were very happy with this tour, they were punctual, the van goes very comfortable, the guide explained us luxury, the coloradas padrísimas, and boat ride along the river of the lizards great, also very good guide, and finally the delicious food in the restaurant the meleconcito. Thank you for your attention and services!
Great sites, hosts,...
Diane M,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great sites, hosts, driver, boat ride and food! We saw several crocodiles which added to a perfect day!
TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS, BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE
susyo134,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Merida is beautiful, you do not have the time to see so many wonderful places, I return in a month and hope to meet him a little more; the food, delicious!
Excellent tour I recommend
Akibimi,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's my turn to take the Coloradas and Celestún tour. Mau, Pablito, Carlitos and all the people who make the tours possible are extremely friendly, professional, on time and warm. The truth makes sure you have an excellent experience in every way. I definitely recommend this company and its tours. If in the future I could not think twice about taking your tours.
Worth the long drive.
Jim H,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00January 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.
Lovely experience.. make...
LorenaP T,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely 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.
I give this experience a 10/10 and would recommend this to everyone who wants some adventure when visiting Yucatan
Companion29986760834,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was simply amazing! It was a long 3 hour drive but totally worth it. We were able get pictures from above (just stairs) and from up close. The views of the pink water were just beautiful. The tour guide explains why some of the water is pink and why some areas aren’t. Be sure to book this on a sunny day, as the water appears to be more bright on sunnier days. The gift shop was cute and they accept card. The private beach was a nice relaxer time before headed off to the amazing boat tour. Pelicans flew right up and landed on the boats, we got to see flamingos, and I was even able pet a crocodile. The boat brings you to another beach to rub the mud on yourself if you’d like, as well as collect some seashells. The boat tour ends by bringing you straight to the restaurant by the water where we got the most fresh fish and amazing chips with pineapple salsa.
Nice trip
Irma V,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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
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