Great Place!!! So much better than what I could observe from other tours. A lot of local fishermen will approach you in the town. Skip them. I saw how they acted on the water. Some of those fishermen went far too close to the crocodiles, even cornered the crocodiles with two boots, and even touched the crocodiles. This is forbidden behaviour by law and it is dangerous for the animals and the people. Other fishermen do not even find crocodiles because they go far too fast around. Happily, this was very different to the experience with Juan Carlos. He is a licensed guide, he knows how to interact with animals, and he knows a lot about the animals. He takes time to explore each place and approaches this with calmness and maturity. He has great communication skills and made me feel safe all the time. Thank you.

excellent option to make the rio lagartos tour, we made the reservations one night before with Elmer , súper easy, then our tour guide Carlos was super nice, knowledgeable, respectful with the environment and easy going to talk to.

We found this company on Google. Jurge is super friendly and patient. He explained everything, and provide all the information to us. During the trip,he listened to our questions and showed us beautiful sits inside the biosphere. The area is beautiful and well preserved. The cost is fair and the value is high. You should also check their restaurant. Thanks.

We took a 3 hours private tour with Jorge to explore the estuary and see wildlife. We've done a lot of tours during our travel times, but this simple man is next level guide. He is a local, speaks English very well and is continuing legacy from his father. He knows area very well and can provide a lot of information about flora and fauna there. On the way back we saw a lot of boat tours, with my partner we were joking they are quiet tours, because there was little talking or just pointing on animals. Jorge on the other hand was explaining about mangroves, flamingos, crocodiles, Mexican bay, Mayans. Yucatan peninsula, etc. He is an expert and knows a lot about Rio Lagartos natural reserve and is also doing enviromental work for Natural Parque. After our morning trip to see wildlife we went to near island with local restaurant to swim in Mexican gulf, eat fresh sea food, drink beer and simply enjoy the moment. Book this tour, you definitely won't regret it, you will support a local guy and contribute to protecting wildlife.

Rio Lagratos is a small village, blink and you will miss it. A bit off the beaten path but worth the drive. Strongly suggest taking a boat tour. Local guide/captain will take you on a adventure through open water and rivers where you will get a chance to see some very unique birds and even crocodiles. Same birds actually to up to the boat to show off their feathers ...in exchange for some fish (ask the captain before you leave port). Pelicans are also very popular. One may also see the salt lands (i called them that 😁). A place where the water turns almost pink. Do take the drive...definitely worth it. Do take cash...no ATM machines...anyyyywhere

Visited Rio Lagartos today and after a great lunch in front of the pier, we were off on the boats. Seeing Flamingos, aligators, going for a mud bath and following with some swimming. A Great time and place to enjoy !

It’s definitely one of the best tour I tried in Mexico. I was lucky to haggle to the attractive price, but anyway each peso worth it

We shared the whole fried fish and the grilled fish filet between three people and it was delicious and plenty. The seasoning of the grilled fish was perfect. The whole fried speckled trout was one of the best we have had. We were treated to complimentary desserts, a squash dish cooked underground with a sweet syrup topping and a coconut rice with mango and fried plantains. Wish I took more pictures.

We joined for the Las Coloradas- Ria Lagartos guided tour from Valladolid. A driver picked us up from our accommodation and took us first to Las Coloradas. Then we were transferred to the boat and spent about 3 h watching birds and crocodiles on Ria Lagartos. At the end we were taken to LA Mojarrita restaurant for lunch. They have vegetarian options and I was very happy with my stuffed squash. The staff was kind and professional.

We had an amazing experience at La Mojarrita. The restaurant was about a block from our hotel. We sat at the terrace that has two amazing murals painted by a local muralist. The service was outstanding. The food ingredients and preparation were fresh. The chef was willing to make a sweet plantain dessert with her personal touch and to explain to us how she arrived to that original recipe as a courtesy of the house for us. I did have a ceviche mixto and my sister had the camarones al mojo de ajo. Both dishes were deliciously prepared. My sister also liked the small fruit salad that came as a side with her dish. The lemonade drink was outstanding we asked no ice and no excessive sugar and was perfectly prepared as we requested it. I am more than happy to recommend this place when you visit Rio Lagartos.

Absolutely amazing food. Fresh fish from that morning cooked with delicious local spices. Generous portions and very reasonable prices. The service is so friendly and the rooftop restaurant space gets a great breeze and wonderful view of the water and the harbor.

AMAZING! Emanuel was such a great guide, we went on a best boat trip ever! It was a last minute decision to go on this boat trip but i am so glad we did. We saw so many crocs and birds including flamingoes. After the boat trip we returned to the restaurant and had the best meal we had in Mexico in 10 days. 10 stars, do not hesitate! I would give 50 if i could!

Insanity delicious food. We had the ceviche, seafood soup and lobsters. Omg! The food was so good that we asked to have our picture taken with the Chef. I could go on in detail about each dish, but a picture is worth 1000 words.

Great lobster and amazing service! They dont have coctails in the menu but i asked for a margarita and they brought me a huge class, when i asked they kept coming back and asking if i want more inside and didn’t charge for that. Right next to the water and perfect atmosphere for this beautiful village. Food and drinks better than in lots fancy places! Highly recommend!

Great trip visiting beautiful places! Personal driver Felix was super friendly and added to the experience, just like all the guides. Highly recommended and thanks again for an awesome day.

Exactly what we need to optimise our 3-day stay in Valladolid. With fantastic guides, perfect service and amazing food to end the tour. We watched crocodiles, flamingos, raccoons and even took a typical Mayan bath on the beach. Thanks a lot to Emmanuel and his team!

We booked this tour with pickup from our hotel in valladolid. Emmanuel was easy to communicate and very responsive thru whatsapp. The day was perfect and exactly as described on his website. One of the best tours I have been on in along time. we loved the great views of the pink lakes at las coloradas. The tour was completed with lunch at a restaurant in río lagartos. Emmanuel was even nice enough to help me nurse the sunburn. My only advice is if you are like me and sensitive to the sun where a long sleeved shirt!

Excellent tour and transportation .. would def recommend. Also very good price from Valledolid

Great trip! We had a great guide, saw flamingos and aligators and many birds! I highly recommend!

It was amazing experience. I would recommend this tour with Emannuel to everyone who would like to enjoy beautiful day with all the nature around and delicious food❤️

It was a really nice tour. Although it‘s not cheap at all, it‘s worth the experience and Emmanuel was a really good tour guide.

We booked a tour with Martin via GetYourGuide. We had the entire boat to ourselves with Martin as our guide. The tour was exceptional, Martin has a lot of knowledge about the area and wildlife - he was very respectful of the animals. In 2 hours we saw crocodiles, flamingoes in two locations, brown pelicans, hundreds of other birds and even two raccoons! We even went as far as the pink salt lakes. Be sure to bring binoculars, although Martin has some on hand. Cannot recommend this tour enough.

Amazing tour with Martin. Very knowledgeable. He shared a lot of information and his experience on how unethical practices in tourism can affect wildlife. You can easily book a tour with him on whatsapp and while arriving make sure to drive directly to the meeting point and not stop with other vendors ;) he will be waiting there for you with the boat ready. Highly recommended if you want to experience wildlife with a reflective guide :)

If you’re looking for an awesome guide in Rio Lagartos, Martin is the guy! He made our day absolutely unforgettable, taking us up close to crocodiles, flamingos, pelicans, and so much more. His knowledge of the area and the wildlife is incredible, and you can tell he truly loves what he does. Not only did he take us to the best spots for wildlife watching, but he also made sure we had an amazing experience from start to finish. He even took us to a private beach where we could relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. And the best part? He took fantastic photos of us throughout the trip, so we have amazing memories to look back on! If you’re heading to Rio Lagartos and want a fun, knowledgeable, and super friendly guide, Martin is the one to go with. Highly recommend!

Martin's tours were recommended to us in the hotel Tabasco Rio. We met for all details and the next day we went for a trip to lagoon seeking birds, flamingos and cocodrillos. We went with our two kids and we all enjoyed those 2 hours trip. Our guide Martin Jr. did his job perfectly. We found various wild animals and had chance to observe them in their natural environment. He adjusted the trip also according to our kids age. The price was confirmed ahead and paid after the trip. The boat Is for 6 and the price is set per boat. Boat trips to lagoon are definitely worth it and I would say Martin tours are reasonibly priced and the value is high. The lagoon itself is amazing environment and it is gem of this village.

We had an wonderfull 3 hour tour tot see the flamingo's and so much more! Abraham was an amazing tour guide and took his time to show us everything. We saw so many flamingo's and birds and even a crocodile! Thank you Martin and Abraham for showing us this fantastic place.

I would like to give biggest recommendations for tour guide Martin! We have been in Mexico for 2 weeks and tried many experiences, activities, but this one was just the best! The tour guide was super professional and showed the best places, with flamingos, crabs, crocodiles, many different birds, told the very nice information about the animals and environment. To see that close animals in theirs own nature is just amazing and feel safe with the guide is the goal and that was what we had, so really the biggest recommendations for this amazing guide Martin! 💯

We booked a boat trip with Martin and it was really nice! The contact with Martin was really good, by WhatsApp. Before the trip he came to our hotel to pick us up. The trip was also really good! He showed us many birds, mangroves and give lots of information about it. He really did his best to see the crocodiles and we saw 2! Martin is a really nice and friendly guy! Really recommend this trip!

Reserva de la Biosfera is a mesmerizing haven where nature's artistry comes to life. The elegant dance of flamingos wading through shimmering waters, the stately pelicans gliding above, and the quiet presence of alligators create an atmosphere of serene beauty. The air hums with the vibrant chorus of countless birds, each adding their brushstroke to this masterpiece of biodiversity. It’s a profound sanctuary where every moment feels like stepping into a living canvas. It is truly unforgettable! Go early to catch the birds. Park your car by the road and look for a tour guide. I recommend a private tour. You'll have about 3 hours to explore. There's a lot to see! Interacting with birds is a wonderful feeling, don't miss out on it!

Nice place to see crocodiles, flamingos and other birds.

Our guide Kevin (Calvin) Iam not sure about the name 😀 was super nice, we saw big crocodile and also small ones. It is long drive but the boat trip is worth it :)

Skip the annoying guides in the beginning of the town and visit by car this park. Beautiful beaches and nice photo places. We also saw wild flamingos. It’s not possible to see the pink lake without tourguides :(

Totally worth the trip! I took a 2hr boat tour and could as well have stayed 2 more! Stunning place and a lot of wildlife

An incredible place to visit. From San Felipe you can take a boat trip for some petén (little islands), then eating in an other remote piece of land. Thrilling experience visiting the island artificially made by mayas as a commercial harbor. The sunset on the boat is priceless. In general is a place you must visit of you like nature and birdwatching.

Something you should definitely see in Mexico, one amazing experience. We took one day tour from Playa del Carmen.

Bad experience people stealing on the hotel room. Bad experience The people in the hotel Pretend to be nice but I Apparently they have double face. Someone took $1000 cash and A dime bracelet or from my wife purse. not recommend to leave anything on the hotel room take everything with you. Which is pretty hard doing all The activities,

Rio Lagartos is a quiet and small town in the northern part of Yucatan. It is one of the best places I've been in Mexico to see the sunset. If you happen to be in the area, stay for one day or two and enjoy some relaxing time under the sun / moonlight. The small town itself is low in terms of options of things to do for tourists, but walking down to the city sign is a nice way to see this little village. Most boat tours leave from the centre of the village. Tours can range from visiting the nearby natural biosphere up to checking Las Coloradas or even further to Holbox. Depending on how much time you spend here, you can just stay at a cosy hotel with a poolside and a great restaurant that it'll all be worth. We stayed at Hotel Rio Lagartos, and the experience was fantastic. The food was really good and the service was excellent too. Locals here are very kind and helpful with tourists. There aren't many places to visit other than Las Coloradas if you want to explore the region by car, and at night the city is tranquil and not much can be found to do in the local bars. It can rain a lot in these parts, and public drainage and sewage system are not so great... So, beware to set yourself some extra time when planning a visit due to the possibility of floods which may cause delays in your travels. You might not want to stay put here (it's a rather remote area), due to bad weather conditions, and eventually miss a flight or pay extra car fees for not taking this kind of issue into consideration when planning a trip to these parts... Safe journey!

(Translated by Google) A sparsely populated village. Locals meet you on scooters right at the entrance, offering their boat tours to crocodiles and flamingos with pelicans. The prices are named out of the blue; the two of us were taken for 500 pesos. (Original) Малолюдная деревенька. Местные встречают на мотороллерах прям на въезде, предлагая свои туры на лодках к крокодилам и фламинго с пеликанами. Цены называют из головы нас двоих отвезли за 500 песо.

(Translated by Google) Unique sunsets, you can enjoy a walk along the boardwalk to take photos (Original) Atardeceres únicos, se disfruta de una caminata por el malecón, para tomar fotos

(Translated by Google) It is the right place for souvenir photos and visits to Rio Lagartos. (Original) Es el lugar correcto para las fotos del recuerdo y visita a rio lagartos.

(Translated by Google) The sunset and the view from here is something else… (Original) El atardecer y la vista desde aquí es algo más…

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place, especially the sunset. Great opportunity to see flamingos and crocodiles. (Original) Красивое место, особенно закат. Возможность увидеть фламинго и крокодилов.

Don’t eat here. We just finished eating lunch at Deja Vu. We were the only people in the restaurant. The photos online make the restaurant appear to have a sea view from the tables. They do not. The downstairs had a funky smell. The food was not good. Our fajitas were cold… not even warm. They appear to have been cooked way ahead of time and was just sitting out getting cold. The Cole slaw was dried out and looked old and had no dressing. The dipping sauce for my coconut shrimp was cream of coconut with red dye. It looked and tasted gross. A lazy unappealing place. Wound not have eaten here but we were very hungry. Do not recommend.

This a great place for lunch in Rio Lagartos. Super friendly service and amazing food. Highly recommended! They've got boat service to see the flamingoes as well. Captain Carlos is very good and speaks english.

Very big portions and very delicious! Carlos was a great host! We were here all alone and it has a very nice view from the rooftop. Really recommend the deja vu confety (the sharing plate). Side note it’s too much for 2 persons (it’s 3-4 persons)

Delicious and well prepared Mexican food. The best guacamole we had in Mexico and fantastic seafood. Other options as well. We had takeaway two times while in town.

Food was excellent but the prices were higher than we agreed on. We ordered fish per gramm. She showed us the fish from the kitchen and said it'll be 1.100 pesos on a written paper as we haven't had a lot of pesos with us. In the end she wanted for the same fish 1.400 pesos. For us it was rather a "regular" mexican rip-off.

Great service with amazing food. From the pasta to the seafood, it was the best we had in Rio Lagartos. It's a great place for drinks with good music and a really cool atmosphere on the rooftop terrace. The staff was very patient and helpful when I struggled to order with the very little Spanish I know lol, they had no problem customizing our food orders the way we wanted. Very impressed with everything.

Ordered the inferno shrimp pasta and margarita. SO dang good! Sitting on the top floor is very worth it. We enjoyed the most beautiful sunset. This little gem is worth a visit.

Provides a beautiful ambience with a wide variety of menu items at a stellar price. José was our waiter tonight and is awesome, he was attending to multiple tables and was fantastic. My husband and I ordered the steak tacos, coconut shrimp, and two cocktails for $635 MXN. The coconut shrimp were the biggest I have ever seen, and they give you an entire plate full. Reasonable items for kids as well (pizza, burgers). The pictures of the menu are outdated, but do no fear. Their menu includes pastas, ceviche, beef, and of course - fish, shrimp, and lobster. Would definitely go back.

Portions were generous for the price! They were out of vegetarian milk options so I only had an Americano. Convenient location close to tours.

We enjoyed lunch in this restaurant, had a nice fish and grilled octopus. They brought us a complimentary small basket with chips and 3 home made salsas. Everything was very tasty, the waiter Alexis was serving us with a nice smile and care. If we have the chance, we will surely come back.

This is the best place to eat in this town. Juan took great care of us! They use REAL butter with the lobster, everywhere else uses margarine, and for me that is not an option. We checked them all and this place is for sure the best. Great cocktails, food, and service. And prices are reasonable I will be back for sure!

Suprised how good the food was in this Restaurant. If you are nearby and visiting the pink lakes and are hungry afterwards we can recommend this one.

From the initial welcome until we left the service was fantastic, attentive but never rushed. Feels like a happy kitchen resulting in the best food so far in Mexico, with great taste, professional presentation and generous portions. The cost is no more than the more rustic neighbouring family run cafe/bars.

Great place with fresh seafood, friendly staff. By far the best restaurant in town. We have tried Prawn and octopus Ceviche, grilled Octopus and all were delicious. The only area of improvement could be the drinks, mojito was not let good, very watery. Mezcal was great and nicely presented.

We’ve been waiting for our food for more than 30 minutes. It was cold and not tasty at all. This is the place where big touristic groups have dinner and they don’t care about the quality and service. There was no water in the toilet.

Delicious food was a little cold but I guess that's our guide's fault. Restuarant is breathtaking. You have to go upstairs and see the view from the top

Clean and colourful decoration. But rooms are expensive at peso 750 per night for one person without breakfast

Very clean, good portions of food, the owner is a sweet guy! Very impressive!

Excellent food and very friendly staff

Great service, Good Food

Cool

Lagoonfront and dockside dining? This is your spot in Rio Lagatos. Classic dishes, both Mexican and gastro-pub-ish, La Torreja provides an inclusive menu that will have something for everyone. Clean and comfortable with great lagoon front views. Whether your here for a tour, or just passing through, this is a decent spot to fill up and nourish your appetite.

Very cute and casual feeling restaurant with fun decor. Food was cooked to perfection and reasonably priced - we had fried fresh fish which came with garlic rice, refried beans and salad, and tacos. Thank you, La Torreja!

Very nice restaurant with a sitting area on a dock/palapa across the street. Very good service and the shrimp cocktail was delicious!

Great view of the water. They also have hummingbird feeders, and we saw some from inside. Beer is cold and they have good prices. Guacamole is good also, Great service.

Didn't feel like eating seafood today and ordered a burger... It was easily the most horrible burger I've ever seen. They put some kind of canned meat (spam or whatever) and a sausage on it. The fries were soggy.

We went to this place because our hotel receptionist mentioned it. Besides, this place was literally next to our hotel. When we were here, it was very busy and we waited 30 minutes before we got our food. Food was okay.

Very nice food, great setting just next to the see and very friendly staff!!

Absolutely amazing experience Granja De Cocodrilos Itzamkanac is a truly unique place, and we can’t recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and it was clear that the staff genuinely care about their guests. Each group gets their own private tour, and everything happens at the visitors’ pace giving you time to ask questions, take photos, and fully enjoy the experience. You get to see both small and large crocodiles up close, and at the same time learn a lot about the animals and their role in nature. What makes it even more meaningful is that the farm plays an important role in helping restore the crocodile population through responsible breeding and conservation efforts. You really feel that your visit supports something bigger. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this place. It’s an experience we’ll never forget.

It was so interesting! And you can hold the crocodiles and even feed them. You can feed them only on Wednesday and on Saturday. Because they only eat twice a week. It was so nice and amazing to learn about crocodiles more!

I absolutely loved that experience, and I'm usually terrified of reptiles! You get to feed the crocs and hold the baby ones, all feels nice and safe. You can tell they are well cared for. Must visit on your way to Rio Lagartos/Las Coloradas

I went because I was in a tour for Las Coloradas and they stopped there. Terrible, sad, and they explore the wild animals They said they care about the animals and they do this for people be conscious. How people can be conscious if they can touch, take photos and use wild animals like a thing? They maintain a lot of them in a cage, terrible conditions to live, put tapes on their mouth and I saw a ladie who works there hitting one of them just to stop move. This is a shame, make money with wild animals? Would you like to be treated like that? I don’t think so. So please think twice to go there because this place only exists because still have people to finance them.

Wonderful experience!! The tour was very exciting and informative, they allowed us immediately to take pictures with a 1 year old and a 3 year old way, followed by feeding of young ones (up to 5 years old), explanations about how they breed them here to be released (the young ones have many predators in the area, only 3-4% survive in the wild), finishing with the bigger ones. You can see they care about these animals here, there is even a big one that was rescued (missing eye and feet). They also told me about the struggles after a hurricane hit them so hard 3 years ago followed by pandemic. Only the love for these animals from local people kept the project going. Although they spoke little English it was not a problem because it was a really hands on experience: being able to feed them and even pet them! My girlfriend was so scared when we arrived but by the end of the trip was so daring to go grab them by the tail, enjoyed so much! Muchas gracias Martin y especialmente Venancio por el recuerdo!

Very nice place, small tour, but you get a lot of memories. You can feed and hold crocodiles. They explain a lot about crocodilea, very nice people working there.

We absolutely loved this place . Thank you so much for all the information and attention. Highly recommended place to visit on your watch to Los Colorados .

Lovely food and Margeritas. We had the guacamole and shrimp tacos and loved it. Afterwards we did the 2 hour tour with Saul and and it was a wonderful experience. We ended up here via Lonely Planet, where they’re praised for their ecotourism and conservationism, and we were not disappointed. Our guide was absolutely passionate about the biosphere and showed us all it has to offer with plenty of explanation. He wasn’t rushed to end the tour and took his time. 5 star experience!

Very positive experience. We have been here at the closure time. They have an amazing location by the sea. Food is very good and the quality superbe. Waitresses are really kind ready to answer to your requests. Only negative point have been the cocktails. We ordered some margaritas and it seemed no alcohol was inside. Anyways all in all it is a 4 stars restaurant.

We made a 4 hour private boat-tour through the mangrove / lagoon area, absolutely great! We saw a lot of different birds and some crocododiles 🐊 close by! Our guide Andrea gave us very good binoculairs to enjoy all the wildlife. She know’s how to spot and respect the animals! She is a very good captain too, safe and comfortable navigating!!

This was a wonderful experience! The boat tour was awesome and the guide took us to all the right places for the best pictures of the wildlife. We saw cranes, pelicans, seagulls, crocodiles and flamingos! The food was delicious at the restaurant!

This is a great place for tours and food. Our tour guide was Cesar, and he was great. We definitely recommend the tour, and then staying to enjoy a great meal. We would do this again anytime!

Unexpected surprise! The restaurant is outside of the main malecón and is amazing! Super fresh seafood and the view can't be beat!

Que rico y tranquilo. This place was quaint and romantic, in the evening. Good food and a sweet view.

Our tour guide took us here and I am so glad he did What a lovely place. Staff is so approachable and friendly. The place is so cool and colourful. The food tastes great

It was the lunch place included in our Las Coloradas tour. I had fried fish and my husband had grilled fish. We both liked the fried fish better. They also have cold beer, Corona at 40 pesos. The restaurant was a bit hot but it was good in general.

Very empty when I arrived at 1230 for lunch. the service was slow, but kind and friendly. The snail ceviche was tough and not flavorful. I also ordered the fried whole fish and it was very overcooked and dry, as well as being a bit small for an entree. While the establishment could have a nice atmosphere, for a restaurant by the ocean, the seafood was very poor.

Went with our tour and we both selected different dishes and were not impressed. It was very dry and bland. We overheard many others complain about the same thing. Place looks very clean and nicely decorated. Food was just disappointing.

Family restaurant for sure. The plates are big, so maybe you can share depends on how much you eat, local fishes, fried fish, ceviche, empanadas, salbutes, coconut fried shrimps. Plenty of drinks too... I'll recommend to start "empanadas de cazón" and coconut fried fish (: to drink, Micheladas, is a local drink with beer of your choice with lemon, Maggie and a bit spicy really good for hot summer.

Unfortunately, have to leave 3 stars review. This place supposedly best for lobster. It was not fresh and super overcooked. They tried to charge us for food that was not served. I know food looks good but it wasn’t. Bill was 82 USD with the drinks, but I would never go back here or recommend it

Great little restaurant. Had the fried fish and it was delicious with some lime and tortillas. Clean resturant and tentative waiters. Only downside was the bathroom was dirty.