Day Trip to Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos

Join us on this captivating day trip from Merida to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos, where you'll encounter crocodiles and flamingos and the pink waters of a unique ecosystem in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Description

Our adventure begins at the scheduled time at the Paseo 60 shopping mall. We will set off on a minibus from Merida towards Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos.

After a two-and-a-half-hour drive, we will reach the Las Coloradas reserve. The waters display distinctive hues of yellow, orange, and pink due to high concentrations of salt and algae.

We will embark on a 1.5-hour hiking route through this area, exploring its unique features.

Next, we will visit Rio Lagartos for a boat ride to observe local wildlife, including crocodiles and flamingos in their habitat.

After a two-hour boat excursion along the Lagartos River, you can enjoy a traditional Maya bath with white mud for skin cleansing. Following this, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Our tour concludes with transportation back to the starting point in Merida, wrapping up our memorable twelve-hour adventure.