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Rio Lagartos Private Flamingo Tour Hidden Beach Mud Bath

New2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Tour Rio Lagartos
Rio Lagartos Private Flamingo Tour Hidden Beach Mud Bath

About this activity

Most visitors to Yucatan never make it to Rio Lagartos.

Those who do usually join a shared group boat with

strangers, a fixed route and no flexibility. We do

things differently.

This is a fully private tour. Your boat, your guide,

your pace. Maximum 6 pax, which means the

captain adjusts the route based on where the flamingos

are feeding that day, not where the schedule says to go.

Rio Lagartos is home to the largest flamingo population

in Mexico, over 40,000 birds, inside a UNESCO-recognized

biosphere reserve that most tourists never explore. We

navigate the mangrove channels, reach the flamingo

feeding grounds, pass the stunning pink waters near

Las Coloradas, stop at a natural Mayan mud bath used

for centuries as a skin treatment, and finish at a

hidden beach accessible only by boat.

Your bilingual local guide grew up in this ecosystem.

That knowledge is not something you find on a shared

tour bus. It is the difference between seeing nature

and understanding it.

What's included

  • ✓Mayan mud bath experience at natural mineral deposits
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (if applicable, confirm at booking)
  • ✓Bilingual local guide throughout the entire tour
  • ✓1 bottle of water per person
  • ✓Private boat with certified life jackets for all passengers

Not included

  • ✕Biosphere Reserve conservation bracelet, paid on arrival, approximately $125 MXN per person, mandatory by Mexican federal law
  • ✕Tips for guide and captain (optional but appreciated)

Meeting and pickup

  • Located directly across from Hotel Yuum Ha.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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