Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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‘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

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.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

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Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

Pickup included

Reviews

4.72

106 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The drive is very long...
Renita A,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The drive is very long which makes for a long day and can be a little tiring. The driver was very friendly.
Unforgettable memories.
Y4382TNnoemim,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice trip, very attentive and friendly Saul and Paul. All super good. Very grateful. I advise protecting yourself from the sun, good hydration and wearing glasses. But mostly very good attitude.
It was a long day but...
katherine m,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
The ride on the Rio...
Aurelia N,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The ride on the Rio lagartos was really great, we met birds, crocodiles and pink flamingos. We were alone during the swim, it was perfect
You can't miss it!!!
Marhays F,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This excursion is not to be missed. The guides very friendly and fun. Able to answer all our questions. The beautiful places, we could see many species of fauna of the place. Exquisite food. The experience will be unforgettable. 1000% recommended. Our group was of different ages between 20 and 78 years old and was very pleasant for everyone.
Great excursion loved...
Yvette R,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great excursion loved everything about it! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us great tips on how to take great photos!
Top!
mariefY5311DZ,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day!! I am very happy- one of my best excursions since the beginning of my trip to Mexico a fortnight ago
Great experience!
Jill M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Good Experience
Gustavo V,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good experience, there's always room for improvement but overall the trip was good, I do recommend it
Good experience
Liliana F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting to know the process of how the salt is made in Las Coloradas and the person who gave us the tour made an effort to make us cute photos to all those of the tour; while in Rio Lagartos it was impressive to see the fauna of the place: crocodiles, raccoons, pelicans and flamingos, highly recommended