Río Lagartos

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If you want a "Rio Lagartos View" try getting to the roof of Yuum Ha Boutique Hotel, you will get a 360 degree view of the place, get there before sunrise and the light will be great during sunrise, take some Panos and take your long lens with you to shoot the locals (fishermen) and the local fauna, if you are lucky you can even catch the flamingos taking off. tip: sunset is also great... And the best, all you have to do is turn left :) #travelling #mexico #waterlust #sunrise
If you want a "Rio Lagartos View" try getting to the roof of Yuum Ha Boutique Hotel, you will get a 360 degree view of the place, get there before sunrise and the light will be great during sunrise, take some Panos and take your long lens with you to shoot the locals (fishermen) and the local fauna, if you are lucky you can even catch the flamingos taking off. tip: sunset is also great... And the best, all you have to do is turn left :) #travelling #mexico #waterlust #sunrise
The famous pink lakes of Mexico, Rio Lagartos. A magical sight! Pink waters and blue sky, It was like sunset reversed; a feast for eyes! There are plenty of colorful salt lakes near Las Coloradas/Rio Lagartos in the Yucatan peninsula. It is just 2 hours drive away from Chichén Itzá and around 3 hours from Cancun. Public transport is scarce in this part of Mexico. We took a rental car and it was an easy and comfortable journey for us :) Once we reached Las Coloradas, we were welcomed by giant white salt mountains. After driving around the salt mountains for some time, we finally found someone local who took us to this beautiful private salt lake. #nature
no flamingos for us but a lot of chilling time
...and the nature showed me this beautiful image of this small flock of flamingos flying away in the wilderness, in Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico....
Hotel Rio Lagartos

Hotel Rio Lagartos

3 out of 5
Calle 14, 19 Río Lagartos YUC
$63 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$76 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
Employees at desk and restaurant were friendly & helpful. Room was spacious and had a small balcony with a view of the harbor. Bed was pretty new but hard. Pool was cool ... but not cold, and the poolside furniture was serviceable. Breakfast included with hotel stay was more than decent: fresh fruits, ...

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Hotel Rio Lagartos
Hotel Punta Ponto

Hotel Punta Ponto

2.5 out of 5
Ave Malecon No.140 Río Lagartos YUC
$43 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$52 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (170 reviews)
More than we expected. Would definaltely go again.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Hotel Punta Ponto
Yuum Ha Boutique Hotel

Yuum Ha Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
Calle 9 S/N x 12 y 14 Río Lagartos YUC
$79 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$95 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
Friendly staff, nice room. Arranged a great boat tour for us. Great hotel!

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Yuum Ha Boutique Hotel
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Casa Jade coloradas

Casa Jade coloradas

3 out of 5
48 Río Lagartos YUC
Stay at this cabin in Río Lagartos. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Playa Cancuncito and Petén Tucha ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Mauricio was a great host. His hospitality was above and beyond and he made excellent recommendations for a tour.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Casa Jade coloradas
Hotel y Restaurante Macumba

Hotel y Restaurante Macumba

3.5 out of 5
C. 16 Río Lagartos Yuc.
Stay at this vacation home in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Muy buena atención, muy amables todo limpio y bonito

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hotel y Restaurante Macumba
Charming 1-Bedroom Apartment in Río Lagartos. AC, Rooftop Deck & Private Pier -J

Charming 1-Bedroom Apartment in Río Lagartos. AC, Rooftop Deck & Private Pier -J

Río Lagartos YUC
Stay at this apartment in Río Lagartos. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and concierge services. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos ...
Le logement est bien situé, avec une belle vue sur le fleuve - en particulier depuis la terrasse et l'appontement.Le logement correspond assez bien à l'annonce même si la piscine est très petite et, surtout, l'entretien problématique (traces de pénétration d'eau partout sur les murs).Du coup, cela ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Charming 1-Bedroom Apartment in Río Lagartos. AC, Rooftop Deck & Private Pier -J
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Popular places to visit

Playa Cancuncito

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cancuncito during your trip to Río Lagartos? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Playa Cancuncito

Rio Lagartos Lighthouse

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Río Lagartos when you spend time at Rio Lagartos Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Rio Lagartos Lighthouse

Municipal Palace

Municipal Palace is just one of the places to see in Río Lagartos, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Municipal Palace

Ría Lagartos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ría Lagartos Beach during your trip to Río Lagartos? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Ría Lagartos Beach

Malecón Río Lagartos

After visiting Malecón Río Lagartos, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Río Lagartos. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Malecón Río Lagartos

Petén Mac Trail

You can take time to visit Petén Mac Trail during your travels to Río Lagartos. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Petén Mac Trail

Things to do

Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Natural Experience

Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience

$11
per traveler
Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience
Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos

Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos

$73
per adult
Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos
Rio Lizards and Las Coloradas Ecosafari Maya Natural Experience

Rio Lizards and Las Coloradas Ecosafari Maya Natural Experience

$196
per traveler
Rio Lizards and Las Coloradas Ecosafari Maya Natural Experience
Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour

Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour

$39
per adult
Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour
Private Stargazing Experience in Rio Lagartos

Private Stargazing Experience in Rio Lagartos

$48
per adult
Private Stargazing Experience in Rio Lagartos
Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas

Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas

$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas
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Reviews of Río Lagartos

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I don’t want to say anything because what I love is that there are no tourists !

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We stayed here to visit Las Coloradas. we thought that we needed a whole day to visit the area. We didn't take any tour because fishermen wanted double than what we paid for our tour on Lake Bacalar. No wonder there are very few tourists in the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Muy lindo pueblito, muy pintoresco tambien.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best way to book a boat tour is to make arrangements late afternoon before along the Malecon. 1 captain offered me the tour for 800 pesos. Wife had already arranged a tour with another boat for 1200 pesos

4/5 - Good

Tim

Absolutely mellow.

Cities near Río Lagartos

Iglesia de Tizimín méxico

Tizimín

Contrary to popular believe, Las Coloradas is not a beach, but a saline. Is the bacteria that are used to produce salt which gives the water its pink color. You can't swim nor drink this water #GreatOutdoors.

Las Coloradas

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