400+ Bird Species
One of Mexico’s most diverse bird reserves, home to flamingos and migratory birds.
Language: English (United States)
Nature tours in Río Lagartos, Yucatán, are guided boat experiences through the Biosphere Reserve, featuring sightings of pink flamingos, crocodiles, and mangroves. These tours typically last between 2 and 4 hours, and include the famous “Mayan Bath” (a clay exfoliation) and visits to the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas.
One of Mexico’s most diverse bird reserves, home to flamingos and migratory birds.
Mangroves, coastal lagoons, and the natural phenomenon of Las Coloradas with its pink waters.
A biosphere reserve safeguarding endemic and endangered species.
Tours led by local experts committed to conserving the ecosystem.
Explore the unique biodiversity of Ría Lagartos with our tours led by local experts.
Join a nature photography expedition in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. We focus on golden-hour light at sunrise or sunset, moving at your pace on a private, flexible tour with an expert guide-pilot who positions the boat for the best light and composition.
⏱ Sunrise or sunset window (~4-hour tour)
💳 Book with a $500 MXN deposit
Highlights:
✔ Private, 100% flexible tour for nature photography
✔ Best light windows: sunrise and sunset in the biosphere
✔ Specialized guide for wildlife spotting and perfect angles
Explore the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve on a 100% bird-focused expedition to spot and identify local species. We glide quietly through mangroves, coastal areas, and inner lagoons to find everything from Pink Flamingos to elusive birds, led by a certified local ornithology specialist.
⏱ Sunrise departure (6:00 AM, ~4-hour tour)
💳 Book with a $500 MXN deposit
Highlights:
✔ Specialized expedition for birders and wildlife photographers
✔ Home to 400+ resident and migratory species
✔ Certified bird-specialist guide and prime viewing spots
Explore the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve at night with a crocodile-watching adventure for true wildlife lovers. Navigate quietly through mangrove channels under the stars, use spotlights to find the red eyes of Morelet’s crocodiles and enjoy a safe, small-group experience guided by certified local experts.
⏱ Night departures after sunset
💳 Book with deposit 30 usd
Highlights:
✔ Night-time crocodile watching in Ría Lagartos
✔ Private or small-group boat with full safety equipment
✔ Certified local guides specialized in crocodiles and nocturnal wildlife
✔ High-power lamps for spotting crocodiles and other fauna in the mangroves
✔ Focus on safety, conservation and an out-of-the-ordinary adventure
Experience the deepest immersion in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve by spending the night at an authorized, remote campsite—usually on a secluded beach. Enjoy sunset, dinner under a star-filled sky, and sunrise inside the reserve with a certified local guide.
⏱ Afternoon departure, return next morning (~18-hour experience)
💳 Book with a $1,500 MXN deposit
Highlights:
✔ Overnight stay inside the biosphere at an authorized campsite
✔ Sunset, zero light-pollution stargazing, and sunrise in the reserve
✔ Full camping gear plus dinner and breakfast with a local guide included
Descubre la magia de la Reserva de la Biósfera Ría Lagartos en un “Tour Clásico de Flamencos” de 2 horas, perfecto para viajeros con poco tiempo que aun así quieren vivir una verdadera experiencia en la naturaleza. Navega unos 20 km entre manglares y canales costeros para observar flamencos, cocodrilos y una gran variedad de aves; disfruta del tradicional baño de lodo maya y enjuágate con un refrescante chapuzón en una playa cerca del Golfo de México.
⏱ Tour de 2 horas – salidas fijas (10:00, 11:00, 12:00 y 13:00 hrs)
🛶 Opciones en lancha compartida o privada
💳 Reserva con un anticipo de $500 MXN y paga el resto en el punto de encuentro
Lo más destacado:
✔ Ideal para viajeros con poco tiempo
✔ Flamencos, cocodrilos, manglares y paisajes costeros
✔ Baño de lodo maya opcional + tiempo de playa
✔ Guía de naturaleza certificado, guía de aves, binoculares y lancha equipada incluidos
✔ Experiencia familiar con excelentes oportunidades para fotografías
Explore the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve with a slow-paced nature tour designed for true wildlife lovers. Glide through quiet mangrove channels, switch off the engine to listen to the birds, and observe flamingos, crocodiles and a great diversity of resident and migratory birds with certified local guides. With about 5 hours of navigation, it’s perfect for nature photography, birdwatching and a calm, respectful connection with this Yucatán sanctuary.
⏱ Approx. 5-hour experience – recommended early-morning departures
💳 Book with deposit (limited availability)
Highlights:
✔ Deep-ecotourism experience for nature lovers and birdwatchers
✔ Extended navigation and unhurried stops for wildlife watching and photography
✔ Certified local guides specialized in nature, birds and mangroves (Spanish, English, Italian & Maya)
✔ Exploration of mangroves, channels and bird-rich areas within a protected reserve
✔ Educational focus on the mangrove ecosystem, conservation and responsible tourism
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