How much does the camp at Ría Lagartos cost?

Starting at $3,600 MXN per boat (1–4 people): includes the campsite and the classic tour with 2 stops. The price increases depending on the activities and locations you choose (each additional activity/location costs around $1,000 MXN, up to about $9,600 MXN). That’s why the itinerary is reviewed and agreed upon before booking. Add the reserve entrance fee (ANP) of $125 MXN per person per day. Secure your spot with a $500 MXN deposit.

How long does it last?

Approximately 18 hours: we depart in the afternoon, spend the night inside the reserve, and return after sunrise (when bird activity is at its peak).

What age group is this for?

This is a nature camping experience, recommended for ages 12 and up.

How do I make a reservation?

You book with a $500 MXN deposit, but first we’ll confirm the itinerary, activities, and availability via WhatsApp: the deposit does NOT confirm your reservation until we reach that agreement.

Camping in Ría Lagartos: One Night Inside the Reserve

Q: What’s included?

Fully equipped boat and transportation, a certified local guide who stays overnight with you, camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, and mats), dinner and breakfast prepared by the guide, a cooler with beverages, permits to camp in the ANP, and wildlife viewing in the afternoon, at night, and at sunrise.

Total Disconnection

Turn off the world. Turn on the night.

The Camping Experience is the most authentic way to experience Ría Lagartos: unhurried, without cell service, and free from city lights. Just you, your group, and a protected landscape that changes color with every passing hour.

We set sail in the afternoon for a remote, authorized campsite—almost always a secluded beach. We pitch our tents, watch the sun set over the water, and let the night take care of the rest: dinner by the campfire, thousands of stars, and the sounds of nocturnal wildlife.

🌅 Afternoon departure ⏱️ ≈12h ⛺ 1 to 4 people 👤 Ages 12 and up 🌌 Sky free of light pollution

A tent set up on the shore at sunset during a camping experience in Ría Lagartos.

Setting up camp at sunset, right on the water.

All set

All you need to bring is a spirit of adventure

We provide transportation, equipment, meals, and permits. A certified local guide stays with you all night.

Fully equipped boat

Transportation + safety.

Certified guide

I’ll stay with you overnight.

Camping gear

Tents, sleeping bags, and mats.

Dinner and breakfast

Prepared by the guide.

Cooler with drinks

Water and soft drinks.

Camping Permits

To stay overnight in the ANP.

Rate per boat · 1 to 4 people

$3,600 MXNstarting at · price depends on the itinerary

Base: camp + classic tour (2 locations)$3,600 MXN
Each additional activity or location≈ $1,000 MXN
Complete itinerary (approximate) until $9,600 MXN
Entrance fee to the reserve (ANP) · per person/day$125 MXN
Reserve your spot with$500 MXN

The price is determined by the number of activities and locations, so the itinerary must be reviewed and agreed upon BEFORE booking. Paying the deposit does NOT confirm your reservation until that agreement is reached. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

The experience, hour by hour

From the Last Light to the First Song

One night, five unforgettable moments.

A campsite with tents facing the sunset within the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.

⛵ Afternoon

The Journey

We travel by boat toward the camp, passing through mangroves and spotting the first birds.

🌅 Sunset

The Camp

We set up our tents and watch the sun sink into the water.

🍳 Night

Dinner

Dinner prepared by the guide, a talk, and, weather permitting, a bonfire.

A starry sky and the Milky Way above a tent during a night of camping in Ría Lagartos.

🌌 Early Morning

The Stars

No city lights, just the Milky Way and the sounds of nocturnal wildlife.

A group of travelers shares a meal by the sea at a campsite in Ría Lagartos, Yucatán.

🌄 Sunrise

Waking Up

You’ll wake up right in the reserve during the birds’ most active time of day. Breakfast and return.

Why here

Spend the night in a globally significant wetland

Ría Lagartos is one of Mexico’s most valuable protected natural areas. Camping here—at an authorized, low-impact site—means entering a sanctuary of mangroves, dunes, and lagoons that few get to see at night.

1986

Mexico’s 1st Ramsar Site (No. 332)

60,347 ha

Protected Biosphere Reserve

+20,000

waterfowl in the wetland

~80%

on the nesting of the greater flamingo

333 bird species and more than 550 vertebrates. That’s why we camp with respect: with minimal impact and leaving no trace.

Official sources: Ramsar (Site No. 332) · CONANP — Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve · UNESCO-MAB (2004).

Who is this for?

For those who trade luxury for a true story

It’s not a hotel: it’s a beachfront cabin with the entire sky as your ceiling. If you value authenticity over comfort, this trip is for you. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Adventurers looking for something off the beaten path

Photographers: sunset, astrophotography, and sunrise

Couples looking for a unique night out

Groups of friends: 1 to 4 people

Nature travelers seeking an authentic experience

Camping enthusiasts who are comfortable with basic amenities

Before setting sail

Pack light; respect the environment

👕 Comfortable clothing

And a light, warm jacket for the early morning.

🦟 Insect repellent

A must-see near the mangrove forest at dusk.

📷 Camera

Bring a tripod if you can: the stars will thank you.

🔦 Flashlight or headlamp

To get around the camp at night.

🧴 Sun and Water

Sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

👤 Recommended age

Experience for ages 12 and up.

Your Night Under the Stars

Book Your Camp at Ría Lagartos

Tours for 1 to 4 people (ages 12 and up). Contact us to discuss the itinerary, activities, and availability before booking.

You can book with$500 MXN; the final price depends on the itinerary, which we agree upon via WhatsApppreviouslyto book.

Camping in the Lagartos Estuary