Las Coloradas is part of the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, which is rich in landscapes and ecosystems such as mangrove forests, low deciduous forests, coastal lagoons, grasslands... This place is home to many animal species such as flamingos, crocodiles, sea turtles, jaguars, and seabirds.
Flamingos in Río Lagartos
This place makes many people surprised by the rare magical scenery.
Las Coloradas, meaning “the reds” in Spanish, has been an important salt-producing area for centuries. In addition to the unique pink lake, Las Coloradas is also the name of a small, idyllic fishing village in the area.
In the fishing village of Las Coloradas, salt production is the big industry, not fishing. Salt production here began with the ancient Maya, who soon recognized the ideal location for bringing in seawater and evaporating it, producing salt. Salt was used by the Maya as both a seasoning and a commodity.
The beautiful pink color of the salt lakes here comes from red algae, plankton and brine shrimp that live in the high salt concentration environment. As the water evaporates, these organisms become more concentrated, creating an unusual and attractive pink color in the sunlight.
With its heavenly beauty, this is a place that anyone would want to visit at least once in their life.
The sleepy fishing village of Las Coloradas, which used to be little known, has become increasingly popular thanks to social media as many travel enthusiasts share photos and videos of this beautiful part of the world.
Several photographers and travel bloggers have posted breathtaking moments of this pink lake in Mexico, making it an interesting check-in spot, attracting tourists everywhere.
Las Coloradas is a completely deserted destination, so when coming here, visitors will feel very comfortable being immersed in nature.
In fact, the Las Coloradas salt flats are not just pink. You will notice a unique gradient of yellow, orange and pink tones. At first glance, one might think this is the palette of a talented painter.
Mixed among the vibrant colors are the white mounds, products of the salt industry, making the Las Coloradas landscape even more poetic.
From above, Las Coloradas Lake looks as beautiful as an oil painting displayed in an art museum.
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You can reach Las Coloradas from the nearest town, Río Lagartos, which is about a 30-minute drive from the pink lake. You can stay overnight in the lagoons near the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula. You can also visit Las Coloradas as a day trip from Cancún or Playa del Carmen (about a 2-hour drive), or from Mérida or Valladolid, Yucatán (about a 3-hour drive).
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