Marie L. Apr 2026
The best light I’ve ever photographed
We set out before sunrise, and the pink hues of the salt flats were surreal. Jorge knows exactly where to be and when. I came back with 400 photos that I love.
Read reviewLAGARTOS RIVER · YUCATÁN
4h · Photography Tour
Capture the estuary during its golden hour
Guided photography tour at sunrise and sunset: pink salt flats, flamingos, and birds in flight in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
- Secure payment
- Certified operator
- Local Guides
- Small groups
HOW IT WORKS
Reserve your spot with$500 MXN
Bookings require a deposit of$500 MXNwhich secures your spot and your group (maximum 4 people). The total cost of the tour—from$3,600 MXNper person—to be paid on-site on the day of the tour.
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Choose your session
Sunrise or sunset. The golden hour defines the lighting in your entire gallery.
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Define your group
Up to 4 people per booking, so you can enjoy the tour with plenty of space and time.
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Book with$500 MXN
You pay the deposit online. You pay the balance for the tour on-site.
No surprises: the deposit is deducted from the total. Flexible cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.
FRAME 24 / 36
Biosphere Reserve f/2.8 · 1/1000 · ISO 100
- 4h
- guided tour
- 2
- golden hour / day
- 4
- Max. number of people
EXCELLENT
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Everything You Need to Know Before You Start Shooting
No. The tour works with DSLR, mirrorless, or a good smartphone. The guide will assist you with framing, settings, and the best angles based on your equipment.
There are two sessions: sunrise (~5:30 a.m.) and sunset (~5:00 p.m.), when the light is warmest and the birds are most active. You choose your session when you book.
Multilingual local guide (ES · EN · IT), private boat for your group (max. 4 people), and a tour of pink salt flats, mangroves, and bird sanctuaries. You are responsible for your own photography equipment.
You secure your spot with an online$500 MXN deposit—via Mercado Pago, Stripe, or WhatsApp. The balance for the tour is paid on-site on the day of departure.
If you need to change the date, message us on WhatsApp as soon as possible and we'll find another available date. The deposit conditions are in our refund policy. If the weather prevents the tour, we'll reschedule at no cost.
Wear comfortable clothing, bring sunscreen, water, and your gear. For photography: a telephoto lens for the birds and a wide-angle lens for the salt flats landscapes.
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Las Coloradas · 05:48 · f/5.6
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Las Coloradas · 05:48 · f/5.6
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Secure your spot with$500 MXN
You reserve the spot for your session and your group (max. 4 people). The balance is paid on-site the day of the tour.
Available sessions
$3,600 MXNFrom
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Book with$500 MXN · + $125 MXN/person for admission to the Reserve (ANP, not included).
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