Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve

Since a long time, Río Lagartos, like the nearby ports, has kept its own, a magical touch with alternative fun, making you simply forget the daily life of the city. When visiting the Port you will be able to know the ecological reserve that makes it up, in this town you will find a unique relaxation and you will also be able to observe nature at Flor de piel.

Río Lagartos is famous for the 20,000 pink flamingos that arrive between January and September to breed. And it is also home to the sea turtle which visits the area between June and August and lays their eggs in the hot sand, and to more than 250 different species of birds that visit Río Lagartos, making this the best place to observe birds.

In this place you will find the exact point between tranquility and adventure, exploring its diverse ecosystems, beautiful beaches, the water hole, known by the inhabitants as Chiquilá.

The Río Lagartos National Park is considered a true jewel for lovers of peace and tranquility, approaching this place you will find tropical forest and royal palms, coconut plantations and majestic ceiba trees, the symbolic tree of Yucatan, which They will remind you of remnants of prehistoric eras when dinosaurs once ruled the world.

In Río Lagartos you can observe through a boat trip, the colony of flamingos, birds, crocodiles and biodiversity in flora and fauna. The boat rides provide you with important information on the flora and fauna.

Visiting the port will not be a bad idea, on the contrary, every tourist who comes to this place experiences a clash of culture and customs like in any other Mayan town.

After having traveled the entire port and having enjoyed its beautiful landscapes, finally finish your walk admiring the most beautiful sunsets.