Ria Lagartos Mangroves Boat Ride

On this boat ride through the Ria Lagartos mangroves, we'll discover the diverse ecosystem of this natural environment designated as a Biosphere Reserve.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Rio Lagartos boardwalk to embark on a boat ride through the mangroves. We'll enter the mangroves located in the estuary of the Ria Lagartos, which is home to more than 1,450 plant species. As we go, we'll learn to differentiate the main botanical characteristics that distinguish each species.

The reserve is known for its diversity of water birds. During the trip, we'll be able to see different types of cranes, pelicans, and hawks. If conditions are favorable, we may see the American flamingos. We'll continue our cruise as we learn more about other aspects of this ecosystem, sailing around the coastline of the Rio Lagartos beach.

After a 2.5-hour cruise through the mangroves of the Ria Lagartos estuary, we'll conclude our boat ride at the starting point.

Operating hours

The tour will occur between 7 am and 10 am, as this is when the birds of the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve are most likely to be seen. We will confirm the exact departure time prior to the day of the activity.

Birdwatching

The Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve is one of the best places in the Yucatan Peninsula to see flamingos and other birds. However, these animals are wild and unpredictable, and the sighting of birds will depend on factors such as the weather and breeding seasons of the different species.