A fairytale-like pink lake in Mexico.

Las Coloradas is part of the Río Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, a region rich in landscapes and ecosystems such as mangrove forests, low deciduous forests, coastal lagoons, and grasslands. It is home to a diverse animal population including flamingos, crocodiles, sea turtles, leopards, and various seabirds.

Hồng hạc ở Río Lagartos — Flamingos in Río Lagartos

Nơi đây khiến nhiều người ngỡ ngàng về khung cảnh kỳ ảo hiếm thấy — This place amazes many people with its rare and magical scenery.

Las Coloradas, meaning "red" in Spanish, has been an important salt-producing site for centuries. Beyond simply referring to the lake with its unique pink color, Las Coloradas is also the name of a small, tranquil fishing village in the area.

In the fishing village of Las Coloradas, salt production is the major industry, not fishing. Salt production here dates back to the ancient Maya. They quickly recognized the ideal location for channeling seawater in and allowing it to evaporate, producing salt. The Maya used salt both as a spice and as a commodity.

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The striking pink color of the salt lakes here is formed by red algae, plankton, and brine shrimp living in a high-salinity environment. As the water evaporates, these organisms become more concentrated, creating the unusual and captivating pink hue under the sunlight.

Với vẻ đẹp như chốn thiên đường, đây là địa điểm khiến bất kỳ ai cũng muốn ghé thăm ít nhất một lần trong đời — With its heavenly beauty, this is a place everyone wants to visit at least once in their lifetime.

The peaceful, little-known fishing village of Las Coloradas is gaining popularity thanks to social media as many travel enthusiasts share photos and videos of this stunning place in the world.

Một số nhiếp ảnh gia, travel blogger đã đăng tải những khoảnh khắc đẹp ngất ngây về hồ nước màu hồng này ở Mexico, khiến nơi đây trở thành điểm check-in thú vị, hấp dẫn du khách mọi nơi — Several photographers and travel bloggers have posted breathtaking photos of this pink lake in Mexico, making it a popular and attractive check-in spot for tourists from all over the world.

Las Coloradas là một điểm đến hoàn toàn vắng vẻ nên khi đến đây du khách sẽ cảm thấy rất thoải mái khi được hòa mình với thiên nhiên — Las Coloradas is a completely secluded destination, so visitors will feel very relaxed and at ease as they immerse themselves in nature.

In fact, the Las Coloradas salt flats are not just pink. You'll notice a unique gradient of colors, transitioning from yellow and orange tones to a mix of pink. At first glance, it looks like the color palette of a masterful painter.

Pha trộn giữa những mảng màu sống động là các dải gò trắng, sản phẩm của ngành làm muối, khiến khung cảnh Las Coloradas càng trở nên thi vị hơn — The vibrant colors are interspersed with white mounds, a product of the salt industry, making the Las Coloradas landscape even more picturesque.

Từ trên cao nhìn xuống, hồ Las Coloradas đẹp không khác gì một tác phẩm sơn dầu trưng bày trong các bảo tàng mỹ thuật — Viewed from above, Las Coloradas Lake is as beautiful as an oil painting displayed in an art museum.

Additional information

You can reach Las Coloradas from the nearest town, Río Lagartos, about a 30-minute drive from the pink lake. Once in Las Coloradas, you can stay overnight in the salt lagoons near the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Alternatively, you can travel from Cancún or Playa del Carmen to Las Coloradas for a day trip (about a 2-hour drive), or from Mérida, Valladolid, or Yucatán (about a 3-hour drive).