Rio Lagartos,the place of your dreams!!!

Río Lagartos is located 2.5 hours from Mérida (230 kms) and from Playa del Carmen, and 1.5 hours from Chichén Itzá. In Yucatán there are no true rivers above ground, only formations called rías, which are entries from the ocean to the coast, forming canals with abundant aquatic vegetation called mangroves. It is worthwhile exploring them; it is a unique experience.
Río Lagartos is within the Biosphere Special Reserve on the northern coast of the Yucatán on the Gulf of Mexico, just west of the border with Quintana Roo, and is famous for its enormous flamingo colony and large variety of other species. It is also a picturesque fishing village with colorfully painted wooden and cement homes. Protected by the SEMARNAP to preserve the diverse flora and fauna of the area, it was registered in the United Nations in 1986 as an area of important international wetlands.

Declared “Biosphere Reserve,” with 60,000 hectares, Ría Lagartos hosts the largest American flamingo population in México, with approximately 44,000 birds. Its coastal lagoons are areas of seasonal rest and winter territory for flocks of migratory and local birds, with an actual record of 388 different bird species in the area.

Why Visit Rio Lagartos?
There are many enticements for visiting Rio Lagartos. Check them out:

• 1.- Guided boat tours to observe flamingoes and birds troughtout mangrove estuary.
• 2.-Guided boat tours exclusively birdwatching .
• 3.-Guided land tours to observe endemic birds.
• 4.-Sport fishing ( flyfishing , light tackle, spyning and family fishing).
• 5.-Guided tours to enterpretative nature paths.
• 6.-Boat transfers to island bech for picnics and camping.
• 7.- Guided night boat ride to observe cocodriles.
• 8.-Mangrove boat tours with Mayan bath(sulphoric clay to exfoliate the skin).
• 9.-Kayak tour troughtout estuary channels .1
• 0.-Tour or rental of mountain bikes.
• 11.- Excellent fresh Mexican & Yucatecan seafood cuisine.
• 12.- Friendly & warm local people.

Visit Rio lagartos is to know the ecological reservation that shapes it;it is so observe the nature flush with skin and to enjoy the relaxation only that alone this people offers you.