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Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

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Overview

This tour already includes all the tickets and payment of taxes. Explore one of the most beautiful landscapes offered by the Yucatan Peninsula. We take a walk in the company of a certified guide through the paths through the pink pools, including access to the viewpoint.
Later we will visit Cancunito beach which is an impressive unspoilt beach described by many as one of the most beautiful in Yucatan.
Then you will get to know the Natural Park of the Río Lagartos Reserve through the boat tour, this area is inhabited by beautiful flamingos, crocodiles, eagles, seagulls and many other species of the region. You will visit an amazing beach to exfoliate your skin with clay.
At the end of the boat ride, it is time to relax and prepare for a delicious culinary experience, unique in Rio Lagartos in the Maleconcito restaurant.
The tour lasts 13 hours (7am to 8pm).
The tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

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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In our office, it is important to enter to register your arrival, in Santa Ana Park we stop in front of the church on 60th Street and at the Fiesta Americana hotel we stop at the back of the hotel on Cupules Avenue.

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Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS

This is the first meeting point where we pick up travelers for this tour. Departure from here is punctual at 07:00 am (with a maximum tolerance time of 10 minutes). Later we go to the next meeting point which is the Santa Ana park and we finish at the third meeting point which is the Fiesta Americana hotel. Before leaving Mérida we stop at a store to buy water and snacks for the road. Once we have everyone on board and after making the stop at the store, we begin our journey to the first point of this incredible tour. The time to get to the first point, which is Las Coloradas, is 3 hours on the road, this is where these fascinating pink salt pools are located.
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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 30 minutes • 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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1 hour • 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 this tour at the same meeting point where we picked you up in the morning, starting with the last one which is the Fiesta Americana hotel and ending at the Viajes Colibrí office. The travel time back to Mérida is 2 and a half hours from Río Lagartos.
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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
  • 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

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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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida?
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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.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is 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.
  • Entry ticket to Las Coloradas.
  • Refrigerator on board the unit.
  • Boat tour in Río Lagartos.
  • Environmental tax.
  • Certified guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Carbonated beverages. Drinks in the restaurant are not included.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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There 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..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida is as follows:

  • 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
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • 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

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  • 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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