Rio Lagartos

City Río Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico

What to expect

Río Lagartos is a town located in the state of Yucatán, Mexico, known for its natural reserve and ideal place for birdwatching. The town lies at a lagoon, the Ria Lagartos, which is part of the Petenes mangroves ecoregion and has been designated as an internationally recognized Important Bird Area. Visitors can take a tour to observe the beautiful flora and fauna, including the flamenco rosa, pelicans, garzas blancas, cormoranes, cigüeñas, and crocodiles. The tour also includes a unique experience, the Baño Maya, where visitors can bathe in waters with a high concentration of salts and sulfurs, and then exfoliate their skin with a special type of clay. The town is also home to a beautiful beach where visitors can relax and enjoy the scenery. With its rich biodiversity and unique natural experiences, Río Lagartos is a great destination for families and nature lovers

Plan your family visit to the Rio Lagartos with these blog insights 👇

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3-week road trip in Mexico: discovering the Yucatan

3-week road trip in Mexico: discovering the Yucatan
This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped in Rio Lagartos. We had lunch and asked about a boat tour. We took a 2-hour boat tour through the lagoon

Highlights: We saw flamingos and crocodiles. The guide knew the area. We found the experience unique and spontaneous ✨

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Yucatan: Adventure Excursions

Yucatan: Adventure Excursions
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a boat tour and spotted crocodiles and many species of birds

Highlights: The kids loved seeing crocodiles up close, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery ✨

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Road trip in Mexico: 15-day itinerary in the Yucatan

Road trip in Mexico: 15-day itinerary in the Yucatan
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Rio Lagartos, a fishing village located on the shores of a large lagoon, known for its pink flamingos. We took a boat tour through the natural reserve and saw mangroves, birds, crocodiles, and flamingos

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the flamingos, crocodiles, and other birds on the boat tour. We enjoyed the beauty of the lagoon and the peaceful atmosphere of Rio Lagartos ✨