Language: English (United States)
This tour is designed for those seeking a more intimate and unhurried connection with the biosphere. Unlike a standard tour, the Naturelovers Tour offers you more navigation and observation time (5 hours), allowing us to enter less-traveled channels and turn off the engine to listen to and admire wildlife in silence. It is the ultimate ecotourism experience in Ría Lagartos.
You’ll be able to focus on nature photography, identify a greater variety of birds (resident and migratory), and gain a deep understanding of the mangrove ecosystem. Although we also visit the flamingo and crocodile areas, the pace is calmer, prioritizing detailed observation. Optionally, and if time allows, we can include a stop for the traditional clay “Mayan bath.”
Note: This tour is for all ages, but is especially recommended for photographers, birdwatchers, and anyone who prefers a nature experience without rush and with a deep educational focus.
• Equipped boat: motorboat with all required safety equipment.
• Certified local guide: specialized in nature, birds, and ecotourism (languages: Spanish, English, Italian, and Maya).
• In-depth environmental interpretation: detailed explanations about the ecosystem.
• Bird guide: expert assistance for observation and identification.
• Extended observation time: more stops and slow navigation for photography and wildlife watching.
• Tour duration: ~5 hours (approximately).
• Recommended start times: We suggest starting early in the morning (e.g., 7:00 AM) to take advantage of peak wildlife activity and the best light conditions for photography.
Book on the website with just
$500 Mexican pesos
Pay the rest upon arrival for the tour.
• Minimum capacity per boat: 2 people
• Maximum capacity per boat: 6 people
(In the case of families with more than 6 members, a second boat will be required.)
(Additional payment): Entrance fee to the Protected Natural Area (ANP)
$120 MXN per person, per day, as a rights fee.
Exempt from this fee are senior adults, pensioners and retirees, people with disabilities, and children under 12 years old, whose status will be verified upon entering the ANP, if applicable, with a valid credential. A 75% discount will be applied to students and teaching staff with a valid ID, which must be presented upon entering the ANP. A 50% discount will be applied to national visitors and foreign visitors residing in the country, who must prove their nationality or residence, respectively, with an official valid document once they enter the ANP.
(This tour is longer than the 4-hour “Experience” tour, so the price should be slightly higher.)
Cost for 2 people: $2,500 MXN + entrance wristbands for the Ría Lagartos nature reserve
Cost for 3–4 people: $3,000 MXN + entrance wristbands for the Ría Lagartos nature reserve
Cost for 5–6 people: $3,500 MXN + entrance wristbands for the Ría Lagartos nature reserve
