Las Coloradas Amazing Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos from Tulum
Overview
Experience the natural highlights of northern Yucatán on this engaging eco adventure. Start with a guided boat tour through the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, where winding mangroves and lagoons are home to flamingos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating insights into this protected ecosystem.
Continue to Las Coloradas to see its iconic pink lagoons, famous for their cotton-candy hues created by salt production and natural microorganisms. Learn about the traditional salt-harvesting process and enjoy time to take photos of this truly unique landscape.
Afterward, enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch featuring regional flavors. The day concludes at a community-run crocodile sanctuary, where conservation efforts protect these ancient reptiles while supporting local communities, ending the tour on a meaningful and memorable note.
What's Included
- Bottle water
- Short stop at a Crocodile infirmary/sanctuary
- Round transportation from Tulum City (Super Aki store)
- Light packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit)
- Meal at a mexican restaurant (1 dish included)
- Bilingual guides (spanish and english)
- Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas pink lake
- Guided boat ride tour at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
- Tax reservation in Rio Lagartos (27 USD) per person
- Drinks in the restaurant
Meeting Location
Carretera Federal Tulum Ruinas s/n
77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Rio Lagartos
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Las Coloradas
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This is a full day tour, it will lasts around 13 hours depending on the traffic or other factors
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- Does not include preservation tax of 27 USD per person
- The order of the stops may change during the tour
- We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
- Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Las Coloradas Amazing Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos from Tulum?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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 (EST).
- Bottle water.
- Short stop at a Crocodile infirmary/sanctuary.
- Round transportation from Tulum City (Super Aki store).
- Light packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit).
- Meal at a mexican restaurant (1 dish included).
- Bilingual guides (spanish and english).
- Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas pink lake.
- Guided boat ride tour at Rio Lagartos Biosphere.
- Tax reservation in Rio Lagartos (27 USD) per person.
- Drinks in the restaurant.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Las Coloradas Amazing Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos from Tulum is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Las Coloradas Amazing Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos from Tulum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottle water
- Short stop at a Crocodile infirmary/sanctuary
- Round transportation from Tulum City (Super Aki store)
- Light packed lunch during transportation (ham sandwich, juice and a piece of fruit)
- Meal at a mexican restaurant (1 dish included)
- Bilingual guides (spanish and english)
- Guided tour and free time at Las Coloradas pink lake
- Guided boat ride tour at Rio Lagartos Biosphere
- Tax reservation in Rio Lagartos (27 USD) per person
- Drinks in the restaurant
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This is a full day tour, it will lasts around 13 hours depending on the traffic or other factors
- Use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes
- Does not include preservation tax of 27 USD per person
- The order of the stops may change during the tour
- We can only accommodate vegetarian diets for special dietary requests (Important to reach the operator directly)
- Infants are required to sit on the laps of it's guardian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
