The 8 Best Las Coloradas Tours in the Yucatán

1.Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas Day Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 451 reviews · 12 hours - 1 day · from $104Our pick

A full-day Yucatan nature circuit from Cancun, pairing a Rio Lagartos mangrove boat ride with Las Coloradas pink salt ponds and a Mayan clay bath.

“The weather was perfect for seeing the color at Las Coloradas. Also saw two crocodiles and flamingos. The food was good and we spent just the right amount of time at each place. Our guide, Enrique explained the itinerary and the locations quite well and Javier drove us in a nice timely manner. (Sadly nothing can be done about the distance needed to travel from Cancun)”

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2.Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $119

A long but rewarding day from Mérida to Las Coloradas pink salt pools, Playa Cancunito, and a Río Lagartos wildlife boat ride.

“Dontt miss this trip if you are in Merida. It's a long drive to Las Colorados, but the moment you see it, makes it all worthwhile. Pictures don't do justice to the spectacular natural beauty. The beach stop was fine for a cooling dip, but it was very windy and crowded when we were there. The Rio Lagartos boat ride was great fun. The boat captains lwere great. While we didn't see flamingos ( who have all gone off to mate) they did find us a crocodile.. The clay mud bath was a fun, if smelly, experience and finally lunch was great. Some excellent choices and I highly recommend the…”

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3.Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas Day Trip w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 118 reviews · 12 hours · from $104

12-hour Rio Lagartos boat tour for flamingos and crocodiles, Mayan clay bath and Las Coloradas pink lakes, plus lunch and beach time.

“The trip was amazing. Boat trip was very spectacular, the tour guy was very knowledgable about the river and all the animals that lives there. We saw different types of birds, and a crocodile. Mayan bath was such a fun then seeping in the clear waters of Gulf of Mexico. Lunch was very tasty too. We managed to see so much. Definitely worth taking the trip.”

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4.Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $144

A long but rewarding Cancun day trip to Las Coloradas pink lakes and Rio Lagartos, with a boat ride, Mayan clay bath, swimming stop, and crocodile farm.

“The excursions themselves were absolutely incredible. The local companies running these parts were professional, knowledgeable, and delivered a 10/10 experience. I have nothing but praise for their service and quality. However, these are independent providers, and not the company who organized and transported us throughout the day — and that’s where the problems begin. On the way to the tour, we were pulled over by immigration. While this wasn’t the tour company’s fault, it would’ve been helpful if the company had clearly advised to bring ID beforehand. Luckily, we had digital copies of our passports on our phone. This caused a delay in time due to a lady being questioned…”

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5.Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Safari Flamingo Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 3 hours · from $11Best value

Private 3-hour wildlife boat safari in Rio Lagartos, plus Las Coloradas pink lagoons, Mayan clay exfoliation, and a Gulf of Mexico swim.

“An amazing and unforgettable boat tour through Río Lagartos! The guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local wildlife and nature. The landscapes were stunning: mangroves, calm waters, and so many different bird species. We were lucky enough to see flamingos, crocodiles, and beautiful pelicans up close. Our guide was very attentive and always responded to our wishes — whenever we pointed at something, he immediately steered the boat closer so we could get a better view and take pictures. This tour is perfect for anyone who loves nature, wildlife, and a bit of adventure. I highly recommend it — a must-do experience in the region!”

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6.Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 4 hours · from $11

Private 4-hour Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas wildlife boat tour with flamingos, crocodiles, pink lagoons, cenote swim, fish spa.

“please make sure you read full description as we only learnt after the fact about the total cost when we arrived. we in general enjoyed the trip and the guide as we was able to see all the animals that listed, but you wont be able to swim in the cenote due to that the water does not seem clean. we didnt get to also swim in the lagoon( probly not a good idea as there is crocodiles...) Just to be aware of that.”

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7.Discover the FABULOUS PINK WATERS at the Caribean (Las Coloradas+Río Lagartos)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $125

Day trip from Cancun to Las Coloradas pink lakes and Rio Lagartos. Boat through mangroves, flamingos, crocodiles, lunch, and transfers.

“Van ride was 3 hours x 2 with no air conditioning. There was a metal spike sticking up in the van that stabbed my pants and leg. My mom fell and required stitches. However, the tour guide, Dolphino was great and helpful.”

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8.FROM VALLADOLID RIO LAGARTOS + LAS COLORADAS + CENOTE (COLECTIVO TOURISTIC)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

One day from Valladolid to Río Lagartos, Las Coloradas, and Cenote Hubiku, with wildlife, pink lagoons, and a swim.

“Le transporteur mika était ponctuel, avec une conduite agréable. Le bateau a rio lagartos était cool, on a vu crocos, flamands roses, pélicans et autres oiseaux, dauphins et une petite raie. Le guide ne nous a pas beaucoup parlé mais le spectacle etait quand meme grandiose. las colaradas ne vaut pas le coup pour moi (460 pesos pour une photo d'un lac rose sachant qu'on peut prendre les photos de l'extérieur du site) Le cenote vaut le coup, il est grand et mystique, dégustation de tequila et miel maya gratuit et un buffet simple mais bon. je recommande”

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