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
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime
Meardis K,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Touring the Rio Lagartos Nature Preserve Area
TimothyC553,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While the pink water of Las Coloradas (the brine shrimp in the salt production evaporation pools produce the vibrant colors, just as they do in the flamingos' plumage) is dramatic and the time on the beach at Cancuncito relaxing, the stars of this trip are the wildlife as you boat down the Rio Lagartos. The crocodiles and flamingos draw visitors to the area, but we encountered many other bird species as well--including ospreys, herons, and egrets. The guide/host from Viajes Colibri Yucatan Tours will work with site guides at Las Coloradas and in the river boats to provide excellent background information and help in identifying the species you encounter. Reaching the preserve from Merida requires 2-3 hours each way (depending upon traffic), but especially if you have even a little bit of "birdwatcher" in you it is worth it.
Awesome😃
FarAway46976324025,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very attentive and we were able to travel long distances and eat comfortably. Flamingos 🦩 was the most inspiring. I'm glad I went 😊
Las Coloradas 😍
Getaway02821354782,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful place to visit and learn about the prized salt that is harvested at Las Coloradas The colors of the water are incredible! The boat ride around Rio Lagartos was also spectacular and our guide/driver Raul and Luis were fantastic. The tour was well worth it! Muchas gracias!
The drive is very long...
Renita A,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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
5.00Very 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
5.00It 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
4.00The 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
5.00This 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
5.00Great excursion loved everything about it! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us great tips on how to take great photos!
From MX$1,999.00
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