One of the Yucatan Peninsula’s most underrated attractions awaits for you in the biosphere reserve of Rio Lagartos: the lagoons of Las Coloradas and Ría Lagartos. Located in the Northern shore of the peninsula, north of Valladolid, this site is reachable from Mérida, Cancún and the Riviera Maya. In here you will find a series of lagoons of bright colors that change throughout the year, ranging from deep greens and yellow, to the intense pink color that they’re best known for. A combination of high concentration of salt in the water and the abundant presence of microorganisms are responsible for this spectacular phenomenon that will have you doubting if you’re still on planet Earth.
More than just pink water
The beautiful natural landscape of this area makes the biosphere reserve of Ría Lagartos a truly wild place full of life, perfect for you to connect with nature. Here you can find an abundance of birds of dozens of different species including the stunning pink flamingoes that arrive here in the months of January-September in numbers of more than 20,000 individuals. Besides birds you’ll see a rich variety of other fauna like reptiles and some mammals. Besides this, you’ll be able to explore the mangrove forests that are characteristic of this place.
You’ll find that the area has a lot more to offer than just natural attractions. This region is rich in history and culture; Las Coloradas has been one of Mexico’s most important salterns since Prehispanic times. There are also colonial haciendas and convents dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, and Mayan sites from centuries before. Last but not least you’ll find here a paradise for any foodie: true local Yucatan cuisine.
Ugh, take me back pls ☀️ • @eritreaaa’s bach was very healing, it brought us closer together and made me really reflect a lot on 2018. I have spent a lot of this year with dark thoughts, so it felt really good to step away and recoup #visitmexico #quintanaroo #travelbug #caribe #blackabroad (at Barceló Maya Grand Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfSM25g6Cr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b6jrg91soj6o
[Part I] ~ I just got back from a week in (Cancun + Playa del Carmen areas) doing hella touristy things w/ @eritreaaa for her bachelorette! I actively spent the week trying to be very in the moment because I honestly had a lot of anxiety about the trip before heading out, but then realized how amazingly blessed I am to get to share a week with a member of my chosen family in a country that is home for her ••• as a bit of a history nerd seeing Chichen Itza, one of the seven wonders of the world with my own eyes was deeply moving ‼️✨ Other highlights were stepping out of my comfort zone to swim in a cenote that was 100+ feet deep, getting to admire old Mexican architecture and burning my mouth repeatedly because I couldn’t wait for the caramel to cool on my churros | shout out @paodiaz17 @05sperez for being amazing travel buds #chichenitza #mexico #cancun #yucatan #travelgram #khanyoufeelthelove #visitmexico https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSjMGhgj6d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l8wuvvesk07c
Oaxaca is full of color and vibrant life . . . #throwback #tbt #throwbackthursday #beetle #bug #car #vintage #streetphotography #oaxaca #mexico #visitmexico #latergram #travel #adventure #wanderlust #explore (at Oaxaca City)
The most beautiful blue waters I’ve ever witnessed. This video doesn’t do it justice. . . . #ocean #sea #water #blue #aquamarine #topaz #bay #island #islamujeres #mexico #visitmexico #cancun #quintanaroo #travel #explore #wanderlust #adventure #latergram (at Punta Sur Isla Mujeres)