Go Flamingo: Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas - Ek Balam
Go Flamingo: Rio Lagartos - Las Coloradas - Ek Balam
Río Lagartos (biosphere reserve): We begin our adventure with a tour (+ -2hrs) by boat in this protected area that is 64/104 miles / kms from Valladolid. We will see different types of birds such as herons, hawks, pelicans and more besides its main attraction: flamingos.
Flamingos: In this estuary we have about 400 species of birds as well as the largest pink flamingo colony in Mexico, which can be admired at all times of the year due to the abundant food and good weather to survive.
Maya Bath: Back you can try the Maya bath, this refers to an ancient Mayan tradition for skin care. White clay contains salts that help soften and rejuvenate the skin.
Las Coloradas (pink water): Stop to take photos. *
Ek Balam (archaeological site): Archaeological site, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Yucatan. The palace that is the main structure is in fact larger than the Kukulkan pyramid at Chichen Itzá and it is still allowed to climb all the structures.
Stucco facade: Its almost intact stucco facade makes it different from any other Mayan city.
- Pick up is at your hotel from 7:00am - 7:30am. Exact time to be confirmed
- You will be dropped off at your hotel upon return from the tour (approx 5:30pm)
- Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
- Start of the tour: 07:00 am – 07:30-am Pick-up service in Valladolid
- 9:00 a.m. Arrival at Rio Lagartos
- 09:15 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Guided boat tour
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm To Las Coloradas to take photos
- 01:30 pm- 03:00 pm To Ek Balam
- 03:15pm- 05:00pm Guided tour and free time in Ek Balam
- End of the tour: 05:00 pm- 05:30 pm Back to Valladolid
- Transportation with air conditioning.
- Entrance to the reserve.
- Guided boat tour.
- Food.
- Stop in Las Coloradas (photos)
- Official certified guide in Ek Balam.
- Travel insurance.
- taxes.
- Entrance to Ek Balam: Foreigners 456 pesos pp
- Entrance to Ek Balam: Mexicans 180 pesos pp
- Drinks at lunch.
- Optional entry in Las Coloradas
- It does not include tips.
- Boat rides (included)
- Bird watching (included)
- Flora, wildlife observation (included)
- Guided visits (included)
- Archaeological visits (optional)
- Children rate refers to 4 to 11 years old,
- Children from 1 to 3 years old do not pay.
- If any of the group does not understand the language, they will be bilingual.
- If for some reason someone from the group prefers to visit something other than the archaeological site, you could visit the cenote in the area on your own. We will agree an hour to return together. (Ticket not included)
- Shared tour.
- Bring a towel, a bathing suit, a camera and cash (pesos).