Río Lagartos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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....

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Hotel Rio Lagartos

Hotel Rio Lagartos

3 out of 5
Calle 14, 19 Río Lagartos YUC
The price is AU$95 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$95
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was clean and tidy and our room was very large. The pool and garden are kept tidy and the boardwalk through the mangrove to the edge of the lagoon was great. Fabulous place to sit and watch the flamingos and other birds on the lagoon.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hotel Rio Lagartos
Posada Las Coloradas

Posada Las Coloradas

2.5 out of 5
calle 50 x 49 y 50B Rio Lagartos YUC
The price is AU$83 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$83
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Playa Cancuncito and Petén Tucha are ...
Posada Las Coloradas
Hotel Villa de Pescadores

Hotel Villa de Pescadores

3 out of 5
Calle 14 #93 Río Lagartos YUC
The price is AU$182 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$182
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
Comfy bed and nice en suite. Great location. Staff not the friendliest!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hotel Villa de Pescadores
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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 bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Playa Cancuncito and Petén Tucha are located ...
8.4/10 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 13 Apr 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 holiday home in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón ...
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 ...
6/10 (1 review)
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 27 Dec 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

Find out about the history of Río Lagartos when you take a trip to Rio Lagartos Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Rio Lagartos Lighthouse

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

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

Petén Tucha

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Petén Tucha during your travels in Río Lagartos. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Petén Tucha

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

Activities

Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas with Lunch Day Trip

Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas with Lunch Day Trip

AU$158
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas with Lunch Day Trip
Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour

Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour

AU$57
per adult
Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour
Gorgeous Natural Pink Lake, Las Coloradas

Gorgeous Natural Pink Lake, Las Coloradas

AU$214
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Gorgeous Natural Pink Lake, Las Coloradas
Rio Lizards and Las Coloradas Ecosafari Maya Natural Experience

Rio Lizards and Las Coloradas Ecosafari Maya Natural Experience

AU$41
per traveller
Rio Lizards and Las Coloradas Ecosafari Maya Natural Experience
Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos

Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos

AU$107
per adult
Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos
Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Natural Experience

Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience

AU$16
per traveller
Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience
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