Where are the coloradas located?
Las Coloradas is located in the municipality of Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico, where both places are little known tourist attractions, but at the same time are full of charm and natural beauty.
In addition to its impressive pink colors, the coloradas are also known to inhabit a great variety of birds and reptiles, among the most outstanding are the flamingos, herons and crocodiles. With these wonders, tourists can enjoy some boat rides to contemplate these species.
Why are the coloradas pink?
During your visit to coloradas beach you may wonder how it is possible that a beach is pink, first of all let's clarify that coloradas beach is not in itself a beach as such, but being a place dedicated to the salt industry these deposits were created over the years.
Although it is called the coloradas or playa coloradas, its color is due to the presence of microorganisms called Dunaliella salina, which are responsible for producing beta-carotene, responsible for the pink color of the lagoons.
The coloradas price
How much does the tour to Las Coloradas cost, really to visit this beach is something economical, depending on where you want to visit, for example there are tours that depart from Cancun and others from Merida.
The price of the coloradas can be around 1500 MXN to 2500 MXN about 80 USD to 120 USD, of course, depending on where you want to leave from, in this case it would be a matter of asking your tour operator, in pata de peek travel would be happy to help you.
How long are the tours to Las Coloradas and Rio Lagartos?
Usually the tours to this beach have a duration of 12 hours in which you will visit emblematic places such as the salt process, the lizard river reserve, observe migratory birds and other activities that will depend on the type of tour you choose.
What is the best season to visit Las Coloradas?
Undoubtedly the best season to visit the coloradas are the months of March and August during midday, so that the sunlight makes the pink color of the water stand out in a resplendent way.
Likewise, during the months of April, May and June, the sighting of flamingos is very peculiar since during those dates they nest mainly in the lizard river reserve.
What to do in The Coloradas
During your visit to Las Coloradas you can go hiking, visit the lizard river reserve, which some tours include a 2 hour boat ride, so you can appreciate more of the lizards, see the arrival of some migratory birds, you can also see the process of creating salt, shown by the locals.
Other activities you can do during your visit to Las Coloradas is to snorkel and see the marine life that inhabit the coasts, snorkeling is practiced in the open sea and not in the pink lagoons. Also, nearby is the archaeological site of Ek Balam which is known for its acropolis where it has a structure known as "The tower" and the sculptures carved in stone.
Is it possible to bathe in the coloradas?
Because the wells are used for salt production, you are not allowed to go in, however, if you want to take a dip you can visit the cancunito beach which is close by.
What to eat in las coloradas
When you visit Las Coloradas you will find a great variety of typical dishes of the region, such as cochinita pibil, which is prepared with pork meat marinated with achiote and then cooked with banana leaves, another dish you can find is poc chuc which is prepared with pork meat marinated with a variety of citrus fruits and served in corn tortillas. In addition, you can find restaurants with a wide variety of drinks and seafood based food that will leave you delighted.
