Las Coloradas Pink Lake & Rio Lagartos Guided Tour + Entry Fees

Wow! What a memorable day and unforgettable adventure! Everything went very smoothly. In hindsight I'd recommend they give updates right when you board that the agenda and snacks won't start until everyone's on the bus which took nearly an hour. I just thought we were going to be sitting in silence for 4 hours. Once we were done picking folks up, guide Delfin passed out snacks which were great. An apple, juice, a ham and cheese sandwich and a granola bar. He then went over the agenda for the day. I did not remember how many cool things were included!! There is thankfully a bathroom on board. Just know the TP is behind the toilet seat so easy to miss. That could be designed better. Watch your head entering the bathroom! I hit mine scooting in. Otherwise the bus and ride were very comfortable and AC was great! Some folks were a bit chilly so maybe bring a small blanket or a hoodie to cover up with. The salt lake was unbelievable. Unreal once inside. From the outside and certain angles it was hard to see pink but then you walk a few steps and truly breathtaking! And the photos! I so appreciate the tour guide's help with that inside! She was great! The crocodile cruise was cool. We saw 2 crocodiles in the water which was neat though I did feel a bit bad that we were disturbing their peace when boats surrounded them. We only saw a few flamingos and the boat ride was a bit longer than expected. Several of us were getting very hungry so that part could have been a bit shorter. The stop off the boat to get in the water and try the mud bath was so cool! I have a skincare business and loved how the mask felt. The lunch was excellent as well. You have options to choose between chicken, fish and a seafood salad similar to a ceviche. Everything looked great. The seafood salad was wonderful, portions were very generous and the staff were great. It would have been awesome to have a combo option offered because everything sounded great. Drinks are extra so I would have appreciated even a lemonade option included. One thought several of us had is that the town we stopped in for the mud baths off the boat was so cute that it would have been really lovely if lunch were arranged there so we could eat with the beautiful turquoise blue views. Next to seeing the actual pink Lakes my favorite part of the day was the final stop at the crocodile farm and getting to see the baby crocodiles hatch. That was unbelievable! One of the coolest things I've ever seen! And I loved that they were encouraging of people taking photos and videos throughout the day. Really an exceptional experience all around. My only suggestion would be to add a little element of fun to the bus ride, a few stories about the area and perhaps some music. People mostly kept to themselves, there was no music or entertainment or storytelling on the ride which made 4 hours feel very long. I would also love if they would incorporate even one midway stop at some sort of a convenience store for people to stretch their legs and buy snacks or drinks. Thankfully there were a few other singles on the trip and we made friends which was great. I definitely recommend this tour hands down, just make sure you have music or something to entertain yourself. By the way we did great at avoiding mosquitoes all day until the crocodile farm. Thankfully Delfin was kind enough to smack them off of me but I do recommend the spray because they were pretty obnoxious there. It was still well worth it because the whole experience was just so memorable! This definitely makes it to the top two most beautiful places I've ever visited. I might even say the top if it weren't so crowded. Just letting in so many big groups at a time distracted from getting to really enjoy the serenity of it all and I would have loved some private time just to sit, look out over the water and journal or think. You get about 30 minutes inside the Pink Lake with the group and I definitely did not want to miss out on any of the wonderful photo opps. You literally walk two feet over and the view is completely different. It's like magic on Earth!

Although a bit far from Cancun, the pink lake is really nice and worth visiting, especially with yesterday's perfect clear sky. Also the boat ride is really interesting and crocs and pink flamingoes are enjoying themselves in such comfortable clear water. Hugging and feeding baby crocs are much easier than expected. In summary, with good arrangements and nice people, we have a very happy day.

This tour was a nice break from the beach routine. Las Coloradas looked unreal in person and Rio Lagartos felt quiet and natural compared with Cancun. Angel kept our small group relaxed and the boat part was our favorite. We made a great photo album with the best pics from the trip. The Yucatan definitely deserves all our appreciation. It felt like the kind of place most people miss when the only stay near the hotel.

We visited the famous Las Coloradas lakes, which are seriously pink! The boat trip through the Rio Lagarto mangroves was incredible. We saw so many animals, like stepping into a wildlife documentary! We finished the day with a mud bath. Plus the mud is supposed to be amazing for your skin... This tour was well worth the money... transportation was comfortable and the food was delicious.

Really... I'm done. 👍👍 Actually, I didn't understand why I liked the buckwheat when I looked at it. So when my husband was going to go, I didn't actually make a big bet. It was the best experience of this trip to Cancun. Pink Lake just shot. The lake is pink. The photos are beautiful. It was just like this, and I just lost my mind at the Lagartos boat tour. It was nice to have a beautiful bird sitting on the boat and accompanying us, and it was nice to see the flamingos or crocodiles in close proximity. I hate to go to the zoo because the animals are poor, but it was amazing that I went to meet the children who live well in nature. +It was more fun than I thought to ride a boat. It was a lot more fun than a banana boat that was riding from a dirty place. Maya mud pack was subtle and fun! Take a swimsuit. +Oh, I thought the squirrels were poor in the farm, but the farm is good and the squirrels seemed comfortable, so we had a good time! If you ever come back to Cancun, I would love to visit again. Real Legend Best Experience 👍👍👍

If you are picked up in Cancun, the tour stops at Playa del Carmen on the way there and back. Since a single bus covers both departure points, those starting from Cancun end up wasting four hours on the road round trip. This tour is absolutely terrible for those staying in Cancun. Time is precious when traveling.

This tour to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos was absolutely worth the price and long day. We booked it already knowing it would be a full schedule, so we went in prepared for an early start and plenty of driving. Honestly, that mindset helped because what we saw made it all worthwhile. The whole area has a very unique atmosphere. Las Coloradas really stands out in person and Rio Lagartos added a completely different side of the experience with its wildlife and scenery. It felt like visiting places that still have their own character, far from the usual tourist spots. Guide Angel (and our captain) kept everything running OK, shared interesting facts and speech along the way and gave the trip a relaxed enjoyable feel. We got back with a long list of photos and the feeling that we had seen a side of the Yucatan many travelers miss.

We're the kind of couple that doesn't mind a long drive as long as the experience delivers and this one definitely did. Las Coloradas is actually a working salt production site which made it even more interesting. Our guide Manual explained how everything works, including how sunlight and microorganisms create those famous pink tones. Not every pool is bright pink, but that didn't take away from howw unique the place feels. We also heard a fun story about pirates once visiting the area. The group wasn't crowded, everything ran on schedule and there were little surprises along the way that made the day feel even more special. Hard to fit it all into one review. Rio Lagartos was a highlight. We expected to see flamingos and maybe a few reptiles, but it turned out to be so much more. At the point, I even fed a pelican mid-flight! Which was incredible. The whole area feels untouched and full of life. Pickup, meals, drinks, guides and the boat ride were all taken care of, with just a small conservation fee paid on site. Very well organized. Tourballoon Travel is an easy recommendation.

The trip was long but the sight seeing is very beautiful. There's a bit of confusion about the order of activities. Otherwise, the food was very nice.

The entire trip was memorable and unique. Though it was a bit far from Playa del Carmen, I think it's worth the journey. The color of the salt lakes were breathtaking -- I've never seen anything like it! Also the entire Rio Logartos boat ride was beautiful. I went solo and felt safe - the tour guides were attentive and explained things in both Spanish and English. 10/10 would recommend!