2 Wildlife Trips in Mexico to Build a Day Around

1.Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas: Wildlife Natural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 4 hours Our pick

Spend four private hours with a Río Lagartos guide such as Guadalupe or Christian, watching flamingos, crocodiles, and local birds from a boat. The route also includes Las Coloradas, a cenote, fish spa, Mayan clay bath, mangroves, and an unspoiled beach. Early starts offer the best wildlife conditions.

“The trip and especially the Funde Guadalup was excellent. with his experience we could see all the animals. He toll us many Information abiut the Living and soecial behaviour of the different animals Livingstone in the ria. I would recommend a trip at the morning.”

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2.Oaxaca Coast Wildlife Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 8 hours · from $50Best value

From Puerto Escondido, you’ll ride with an English or Spanish speaking guide to La Ventanilla for a mangrove boat trip, then visit Mazunte, Zipolite, and Estacahuite. Guide Edgar is praised for clear explanations and a calm, friendly approach. Bring cash for the boat, lunch, and personal expenses.

“Gran experiencia. Muy recomendable. Nuestro guia Edgar hizo que fuese un gran día lleno de actividades. Lo que más merece la pena es el tour de la laguna. De verdad vimos de todo. 10/10”

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