Is Rio Lagartos worth visiting?
Is Rio Lagartos worth visiting?
WE got to see many bird species from nearby, crocodiles, saw flamingos, stopped on the shores of Las Coloradas Pink Lake, got a clay mud scrub and drove to a pristine beach to wash it off. Such a gem when traveling to Yucatan, the Rio Lagartos tour is totally worth traveling all this way for.
When can you see flamingos in Rio Lagartos?
Flamingo season in Rio Lagartos is March – June, since spring and early summer are breeding season. Flamingos are present all year, but expect to see significantly more during this time. I visited in October and there were around 30-40 flamingos in the bay, with more in the distance at the Las Coloradas salt flats.
Where can you see flamingos in Mexico?
There are two main places in Mexico where tourists go to see flamingos. Both are in the Yucatan Peninsula. One is at Celestun on the west coast about an hour and a half’s drive from Merida. The other is at Rio Lagartos on the north coast, about an hour and a half from Valladolid.
Is Celestun safe?
Is it Safe to Travel to Celestun? Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Oct 07, 2019 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Mexico; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas.
How do you get from Celestun to Merida?
From Merida, it’s about a 90-minute car ride westbound on Highway 281. 🚌 Bus from Merida to Celestun: You can take a bus to Celestun from Merida’s Noreste bus terminal on Calle 50 at 67. The bus departs hourly from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. The cost is $56 pesos each way.
Why can’t you swim in the Pink Lake Mexico?
Swimming in the pink lakes has been prohibited for many years. This rule was put in place to preserve the purity, the wildlife, and salt quality of the lakes. You must remember that it’s a protected UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Can you swim in Las Coloradas?
Although Las Coloradas is certainly a sight to to behold, unfortunately the Mexican state declared that no one can swim in the water, and most of the lakes are used for salt production and are fenced off.
Are there flamingos in Rio Lagartos?
Rio Lagartos,Yucatan is the home to Mexico’s largest flock of Flamingos 40,000+ plus 395 species of birds have been identified.
Why Las Coloradas are pink?
On the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is an other-worldly vibrant pink body of water. Las Coloradas, which means ‘blush red’ in Spanish, get its unique tint from red-coloured algae, plankton and brine shrimp that use the salty water as their habitat, creating the magenta pink hue.
Where are the flamingos in Celestun?
The flamingos in Celestun are a sight to be seen. Thousands of them congregate in a beautiful lagoon area just outside of a cute beach town. Take a tour from the bridge for a short ride or venture out to the beach for a longer tour with a ride along the coast.
When can you see Celestun flamingos?
The Celestun Biosphere Reserve is their favorite breeding ground, and Ria Lagartos is great for nestling. The best time to observe large populations of flamingo in Celestun is from December to April. The season in Rio Lagartos runs from March through June when they lay eggs and take care of chicks.
