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Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

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Merida, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.

13 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Besides enjoying the pink landscapes of Las Coloradas, you can visit the virgin beach of Cancunito and take a boat tour of the Río Lagartos Reserve, surrounded by nature and unique landscapes of the Yucatán coast.

Furthermore, Colibrí Travels offers a safe, organized, and professional experience:

Modern and air-conditioned vans, ideal for a comfortable trip.
- Certified guides who accompany the entire tour.
- Labeled units and office in the center, which provide confidence and support.
- Excellent customer follow-up before, during, and after the tour.
- We meet times and places as offered.
- A complete, safe, and well-organized experience from the first contact.
Bilingual tours (Spanish and English) in the same van, for an inclusive and organized experience.

What's Included

  • Lunch The meal takes place at the Maleconcito restaurant, you have a wide variety of delicious dishes to choose from the menu provided by the guide.
  • Round trip transportation from Mérida
  • Binoculars for bird watching
  • Carbonated beverages Drinks in the restaurant are not included
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

C. 58 487
Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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Pickup details

We contacted you a day earlier by WhatsApp to send you recommendations about the tour and remind you of the departure time. You board the vehicle in the order as they arrived at the office, so it is recommended to arrive about 10 minutes before 07:00 am.

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Meeting point

C. 58 487-A
Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS

This tour starts at 07:00 a.m. It is estimated 45 minutes to leave Merida, then we stop at a self-service store so they can buy water and snacks for the road, at 08:00 a.m. we are on our way to the first destination that is Las Coloradas, which is 3 hours walk away.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Las Coloradas

Here you take a walk in the company of a certified guide through the paths that cross the pink pools where you can enjoy a dream landscape and capture your best photos and videos. It already includes the entrance ticket to the park, environmental tax, access to the viewpoint and support with taking photos.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Cancunito, Yucatan, Mexico.

It is an impressive unspoilt beach rated by many as one of the most beautiful in Yucatan, here you will have free time of 45 minutes to swim and take photos. The place has no bathrooms or restaurants as it is an unspoilt beach.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rio Lagartos

You will get to know the Río Lagartos Reserve Natural Park through the boat tour that lasts 2 hours, each boat has a capacity of maximum 6 people, they are provided with a life jacket and binoculars for bird watching. This area is inhabited by beautiful pink flamingos, crocodiles, eagles, seagulls and many other species of the region. You will visit an incredible beach to exfoliate your skin with mud and see the benefits of a rejuvenating treatment in the most relaxing part of this exciting tour.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Maleconcito Gourmet

The boat tour ends at the dock in front of the Maleconcito Gourmet restaurant where we have 1 hour to eat a delicious dish to choose from the menu provided by the guide. Drinks are not included in the restaurant.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS

We finish the tour at the same meeting point where we pass you in the morning. Between 06:30 and 07:00 p.m. The walk time back to Merida is 2 1/2 hours from the restaurant.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Dress in comfortable clothes for walking (fresh clothes, light colors and comfortable shoes)
  • Bring a swimsuit and towel separately, in Las Coloradas there are bathrooms to change into and in the restaurant there are showers
  • Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchThe meal takes place at the Maleconcito restaurant, you have a wide variety of delicious dishes to choose from the menu provided by the guide.
  • Round trip transportation from Mérida
  • Binoculars for bird watching
  • Entry ticket to Las Coloradas
  • Refrigerator on board the unit
  • Boat tour in Río Lagartos
  • Environmental tax
  • Certified guide
  • Carbonated beveragesDrinks in the restaurant are not included

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Arrive on time at the selected meeting point (Maximum 10 minute wait)
  • Dress in comfortable clothes for walking (fresh clothes, light colors and comfortable shoes)
  • Bring a swimsuit and towel separately, in Las Coloradas there are bathrooms to change into and in the restaurant there are showers
  • Wear a cap or hat and sunglasses.
  • Use sunscreen and mosquito repellent
  • Bring official identification if you are Mexican
  • In the van there is a cooler with ice to store the drinks you bring.
  • Have a good breakfast before leaving on the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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