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A group of flamingos standing in shallow water with a green, leafy background. 1
A person wearing a life jacket and a cap, standing on a boat with clear turquoise water and a forested island in the background. 2
Two people standing in a mangrove forest. 3
A raccoon on a wooden surface with a tree branch in the background. 4
Three people on a boat in a mangrove area. 5
By Uriel Massa Nature Guide

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $43 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore Rio Lagartos with a certified naturalist expert
    • Spot the American flamingo and other animals of Yucatán
    • Swim off the crystalline beach of Río Lagartos
    • See the pink waters of Las Coloradas if you visit during the harvest season

Activity location

    • Río Lagartos
    • Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • C. 16 entre 13 y 15, 97720 Río Lagartos, Yuc., México | The guide will be on the concrete dock waiting with the boat ready. The guide must present their operations credential issued by the Mexican government.
    • Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Mexico

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    2.5-hour boat trip through the Ría Lagartos Reserve
  • Inclusions
    Transportation by boat through the natural area
  • Inclusions
    Expert and Certified Nature Guide Service
  • Inclusions
    Traveler's Public Liability Insurance
  • Inclusions
    Flamingo sighting guarantee (in season)
  • Inclusions
    Pink Water of Las Coloradas (seasonal)
  • Inclusions
    Crocodile watching
  • Inclusions
    Mayan Mud Bath
  • Inclusions
    1 bottle of purified water per person
  • Inclusions
    Safety gear (life jackets for all participants)
  • Exclusions
    Commission for Protected Natural Areas wristband (federal tax). MXN 125 per person, cash only. Your payment helps to continue conserving and protecting biodiversity.
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities (voluntary) for the guide and/or the captain

What you can expect

  • Join Uriel Massa Nature Guide on an ecological and educational journey in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.

    Why choose us?

    This is an expedition led by an expert and certified guide, ensuring a professional and respectful approach to the rich local biodiversity.

    Get ready for a full immersion in one of Mexico's most vibrant ecosystems.
    We'll cruise on a safe speedboat through the mangrove canals, a vital ecosystem that's home to a surprising variety of birds and marine life. Our main goal is to see the majestic pink flamingos in their natural sanctuary.
    Thanks to the expertise of your tour guide, you'll have the best opportunities for viewing and photography, while learning about their migration patterns and unique behavior.
    We'll also look for waterfowl, pelicans, and, weather permitting, we may see crocodiles in the distance.
    To complete the adventure, you'll experience the famous “Mayan Mud Bath”. Cover your skin with natural limestone mud, known for its therapeutic properties, and then relax by floating in the crystal clear waters of the beach.
    P.S.: If your trip coincides with the peak season of salt production, we'll include an extra stop to see and photograph the incredible visual phenomenon of the Pink Waters of Las Coloradas. This stop is complimentary and is not a fundamental part of the itinerary.

Location

Activity location

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    • Río Lagartos
    • Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • C. 16 entre 13 y 15, 97720 Río Lagartos, Yuc., México | The guide will be on the concrete dock waiting with the boat ready. The guide must present their operations credential issued by the Mexican government.
    • Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Mexico
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • C. 16 entre 13 y 15, 97720 Río Lagartos, Yuc., México | The guide will be on the concrete dock waiting with the boat ready. The guide must present their operations credential issued by the Mexican government.
    • Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Mexico
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • C. 16 entre 13 y 15, 97720 Río Lagartos, Yuc., México | The guide will be on the concrete dock waiting with the boat ready. The guide must present their operations credential issued by the Mexican government.
    • Río Lagartos, Yucatán, Mexico