Río Lagartos

Travel 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 Punta Ponto

Hotel Punta Ponto

2.5 out of 5
Ave Malecon No.140 Río Lagartos YUC
The price is CA $55 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
CA $55
CA $66 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
More than we expected. Would definaltely go again.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Hotel Punta Ponto
Hotel Rio Lagartos

Hotel Rio Lagartos

3 out of 5
Calle 14, 19 Río Lagartos YUC
The price is CA $76 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
CA $76
CA $92 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (232 reviews)
The room was very nice, the staff terrific and location was wonderful

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Hotel Rio Lagartos
Hotel Villa de Pescadores

Hotel Villa de Pescadores

3 out of 5
Calle 14 #93 Río Lagartos YUC
The price is CA $126 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
CA $126
CA $152 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón Río Lagartos ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (172 reviews)
Great location, comfortable bed. Friendly staff

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

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 bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Playa Cancuncito and Petén Tucha ...
8.2/10 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 Apr 13, 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 vacation home in Río Lagartos. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rio Lagartos Lighthouse and Malecón ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Muy buena atención, muy amables todo limpio y bonito

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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 ...
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 Dec 27, 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 spend time at 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

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

Malecón Río Lagartos

After visiting Malecón Río Lagartos, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Río Lagartos. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Malecón Río Lagartos

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

Things to do

Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Natural Experience

Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience

CA $16
per traveller
Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience
Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos

Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos

CA $103
per adult
Nature tour by boat in the Natural Reserve in Río Lagartos
Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour

Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour

CA $55
per adult
Las Coloradas: Pink Lakes Safari Tour
Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas with Lunch Day Trip

Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas with Lunch Day Trip

CA $152
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas with Lunch Day Trip
Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas

Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas

CA $55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Admission Ticket to Safari in the Pink Lagoons of Las Coloradas
Private Stargazing Experience in Rio Lagartos

Private Stargazing Experience in Rio Lagartos

CA $67
per adult
Private Stargazing Experience in Rio Lagartos
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