Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas PRIVATE

Trip to Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas: A Day Among Mangroves and Pink Lagoons

On this Rio Lagartos private tour you travel to one of the quietest corners of northern Yucatán, precisely because it lies so far off the beaten path.

A day trip here takes you through a small fishing village and by boat through the mangroves.

You’ll reach the famous pink lagoons of Las Coloradas, and the day concludes with lunch right on the water.

Your Exclusive Rio Lagartos Private Tour: Just You and Your Group

Here is what sets this Rio Lagartos private tour apart from our regular group tour: it runs exclusively for the people who booked it.

No other travelers or strangers join in. Your guide and driver therefore look after your group alone for the entire day.

Besides, the itinerary follows your pace, so start and break times stay flexible.

How long you linger at each stop is therefore entirely up to you.

There is none of the fixed scheduling of a group tour.

The Rio Lagartos Private Tour Begins: Arrival

Just arriving on this Rio Lagartos private tour feels like stepping into another world. Salty air, colourful houses and the gentle rocking of the boats greet you in the harbour.

From the waterfront promenade you can look out over the mangroves.

With a little luck you might already spot the first crocodiles in the shallow water.

The journey there often takes several hours, though.

This first moment by the water is exactly the kind of tranquility you hope to find on a day in Rio Lagartos.

Boat tour through the mangroves

The highlight of the excursion is a boat tour through the mangrove forests of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. The boat glides smoothly through clear water, past densely rooted mangroves that are home to countless animal species.

Flamingos, pelicans and other birds make their way along the waterways, while crocodiles bask in the sun on the banks.

Your boat guide knows the canals like the back of his hand and explains along the way

which bird species you can spot at the moment and why the mangroves matter so much to the entire ecosystem.

Las Coloradas: The Pink Lagoons

Next, we head to Las Coloradas, the pink lagoons on the Yucatán coast. A high concentration of salt and microorganisms causes their striking colour.

The drive takes you through a barren, flat landscape before the lagoons come into view.

They shimmer in various shades of pink and purple, which creates a scene that seems almost surreal.

The intensity varies depending on the light and the salt content, while white salt deposits line the shores.

From a distance they look almost like snow, a contrast that makes Las Coloradas one of the most photographed places in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rio Lagartos Private Tour