They are the only rooms directly on the waterfront in rio lagartos. Maine professor follows his flock to yucatan for some winter bird. However, in many ways rio lagartos is a better place to visit. Dec 07, 20 here in rio lagartos we are well known for the flamingos that nest and feed in the ria lagartos bio reservea population estimated at 40,000 in the yucatan. We have 11 rio lagartos accommodations with prices starting at usd 27.
Rio lagartos is worldfamous as a location to see american flamingo michael retter day 4. In lagartos river we do a boat trip to see flamingos, crocodiles and birds. Yucatan birds birdwatchers locations guide to birding in mexico your birdwatching adventure in rio lagartos, yucatan, mexico like many others have done, travel to the yucatan peninsula to experience excellent birdwatching and once here be sure to visit the ria lagartos biosphere reserve, a fabulous location along the north coast of the state. Not only is it much closer to the main tourist centers on the east coast, but its also far cheaper. At the hotel, each room comes with a balcony with a lake view. I am aware of the fact that rio lagartos is an easy day trip from valladolid, like celestun is from merida. Birding in the yucatan peninsula ecoturismo yucatan.
The pair went to rio lagartos, a wellknown birding hotspot and fishing village best known for its flamingos. After the wedding august 1220, 2016 october 3, 2016 budgetbirders mexico, trip adventures my trip to mexico started august 12 th at secrets silversands resort in riveria maya, while ross headed down to mexico on august 11 th to do a little birding on cozumel and the peninsula. Birding with steven playa del carmen all you need to know. May 01, 2012 the ria lagartos biosphere reserve rio lagartos bio reserve is home to yucatans flock of 40,000 flamingos. Rio lagartos adventures rio lagartos aventuras rio. Birding in the rio lagartos bioreserve the best way to experience the rio lagartos bio reserve is with an experienced local bird guide. Prime birding sites in the nearby tropics offer perfect escapes from winter weather and. Excellent guides are available due to a twenty year old program of training. October 3, 2016 budgetbirders mexico, trip adventures. The majority arrive in april for one of the great spectacles in mexico. The hotel is just front of the ria and the view is really nice.
Habitats are varied, from salt flats and mangroves to thorn forest and desertlike scrub. It is not only the variety of habitats but the extent and number of good birding areas. Rio lagartos is a fishing port surrounded by 60,000 acres of natural non renewable resources it was declared a nature reserve on june 26 of 1979, date from which 58,824 acres of jungle, mangrove, salt dunes and beaches became protected by a federal decree. Unfortunately, travelocitys extensive hotels page doesnt list any short or longstay accommodation option close to rio lagartos. The lagartos, or crocodiles for which the area was named, can easily be seen lurking in the shallow waters among the mangroves while local fisherman go after their daily catch of corbina. Rio lagartos is best place for birdwatching and birding tours on the yucatan penisula. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in rio lagartos, mexico on tripadvisor. Explore rio lagartos holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Experience the natural beauty of rio lagartos bioreserve,yucatan with rio lagartos adventures. Flamingos arrive in rio lagartos,yucatan for mating and. Rio lagartos guided ecotours,flyfishing and birding with. Rio lagartos budget birders birding the world on a. One of the biggest draws of this area, besides the colored lakes, are the flamingos.
Diego nunez and rio lagartos adventures birdwatching by land and boat in the rio lagartos bio reserve. There are open water flats with larger tarpon cruising around, mangrove lined creeks and lagoons with mid sized tarpon cruising under the branches of the overhanging mangroves, inland lakes and lagoons. Rio lagartos is a wellknown birding hotspot in the yucatan so we made our way to this small coastal village west of cancun. Youll see personalized ideas from other travelers like you.
The rio lagartos bio reserve is the best place to bird in the yucatan peninsula with 395 species 70% of the regions birdsbirding tours with diego nunez in rio lagartos yucatan by land or by boat. For the times when you and your traveling partner hope to book a hotel close to this region of mexico, chichen itza valladolid could be a good option. Diego nunez is the most experienced guide in rio lagartos and one of most experienced in the yucatan. Rio lagartos accommodation top rio lagartos hotels 2020. Rio lagartos is best place for birdwatching and birding tours on the yucatan. Bird the yucatan peninsula and its endemics, puerto morelos, tulum, sian kaan,valladolid ek balam, rio lagartos, coba,playa del carmen, cozumelto see. Water birds of rio lagartos, mexico richard seaman. Its not actually a river, its an estuary, and there arent any alligators, but crocodiles instead. This is rio lagartos, mexico a tiny, quiet town on the yucatan peninsula perched on the shore of a brackishwater estuary, the ria lagartos. In addition to that, we might like to spend half a day on the beach. Birdwatching mexico nature reserve in rio lagartos yucatan birds. It offers its guests complimentary continental breakfast and free wifi access in all rooms.
It is only 60 miles 99 kilometers from rio lagartos. Yucatan birds your birdwatching adventure in rio lagartos. Yucatan birding in rio lagartos is the top yucatan. The northern yucatan is famous for fly fishing for tarpon and this destination is one of the top 3 baby tarpon destinations in the world. Hotel punta ponto is located in front of rio lagartos lagoon, in the yucatan peninsula. Your birdwatching adventure in rio lagartos, yucatan, mexico. Rio lagartos plays second fiddle to the more famous bird sanctuary on the northwest coast of yucatan at celestun. Visit the ruins, traditional villages and old towns in yucatan, and take in the regions lovely.
Yucatan birdwatching in rio lagartos with diego nunez and. The rio lagartos bio reserve is the best place to bird in the yucatan peninsula with 395 species 70% of the regions birds birding tours with diego nunez in rio lagartos yucatan by land or by boat. Sun rising over the lagoon at rio lagartos, just before an early morning boat trip to spot local wildlife. Travel, mariana zorrilla erales, jaguar rescue center, save our seals s. The states of yucatan and quintanna roo have 17 ramsar sites internationally recognized wetlands of major importance. After lunch we continue to ek balam, where we will visit the archaeological site and finally we go to the. Top 10 hotels in rio lagartos, mexico cancel free on.
For help with the latter, see audubons international alliances program. The cooperative rio lagartos adventures is led by diego nunez, naturalist and birding and fishing guide. Birding at rio lagartos, yucatan peninsula maine birds. I recommend you to buy your ticket in an official place there is no such a place in rio lagartos or to pay directly to the bus driver. Yesterday matt shore had the fantastic find of a large tortoiseshell by a footpath in the upper reaches of the tas valley and as it was very close to my shopping destination of long stratton i. The town of rio lagartos is actually situated on ria lagartos, the lagartos estuary. Rio lagartos adventures o flyfishing in rio lagartos. The multitude of protected areas and the dawning of a conservation culture among area inhabitants make the region a treasure for birds and birders alike. Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in free and sovereign. Rio lagartos birdwatching by land or boat home facebook. Rio lagartos adventures 2020 all you need to know before. Its positioned at the western end of the rio lagartos biosphere reserve, a large coastal mangrove forest with. The birds of the yucatan wetlands celestun and rio lagartos.
The reserve covers 150,000 acres of forest, dunes, mangroves, estuary, and beaches. The cooperative is made up of the nunez, marfil, canul, contreras, and vallejos families, 100% local people. Doors are painted caribbeanblue and walls are lemonyellow, and kitsch pink flamingos line the gates of the quaint onestory houses. We specialize in nature eco tours, birdwatching, flyfishing, flamingo tours,crocodile night trips. And what could i do there but look at and photograph or try to. I tend to favour celestun, because i expect it to be less crowded no day trippers from cancun and a bit closer to merida than lagartos is to valladolid. Rio lagartos travel yucatan peninsula, mexico lonely planet. Flyfishing in rio lagartos and the yucatan with diego nunez. The 10 best things to do in rio lagartos 2020 with photos. Choose one of our hotel deals and get discounts of up to 55%. Rio lagartos means alligator river and was given that name incorrectly by the spanish when they were here. The ria lagartos biosphere reserve rio lagartos bio reserve is home to yucatans flock of 40,000 flamingos. The yucatan, cozumel, and calakmul tropical birding.
In addition to tarpon we have a wide variety of species to pursue in rio lagartos using the full range of light tackle. Rio lagartos is a village with friendly people, excellent. Top 10 hotels in rio lagartos, mexico cancel free on most. Rio lagartos rio lagartos tours ofrece diferentes recorridos. The rio lagartos reserve is considered an especially important reserve for aquatic birds. Even if you dont have the slightest inclination towards nature, ria lagartos is a good place to start developing one. Birding with steven 5ta avenida con calle 10, centro, solidaridad, 77710 playa del. Rio lagartos might be physically close to cancun, but in spirit its about a million miles away.
Attractions and hotels near rio lagartos after youve hung out in rio lagartos, ensure you have enough time to explore yucatans other attractions. Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in rio lagartos and the surrounding area. On the windy northern shore of the peninsula, sleepy rio lagartos alligator river is a fishing village that also boasts the densest concentration of flamingos in mexico, supposedly two or three flamingos per mexican, if one believes the provided math. We offer different birding trips at rio lagartos and yucatan. Well be in merida the week before easter and are interested in renting a car for a day trip to see flamingos. We have a choice of hotels in rio lagartos which now includes our new 4 room bed and breakfast posada diego and matilde and the three room ria maya birding and fishing lodge on the waterfront. Experience the natural beauty of rio lagartos bioreserve,yucatan withrio lagartos adventures. Just feet from the water, there is no road or traffic between the rooms and the view of the harbor. Absolutely great hotel clean, comfortbale big bed, nice swimming pool and on top, jesus super friendly and helpfull is the best bartender in the whole yucatan peninsula.
Ria maya birding and fishing lodge rio lagartos yucatan. If you are looking for a onestop location to see as many birds as possible while visiting the yucatan peninsula, the r. Arrive at cancun airport and tranfer to hotel margarita, in. Rio lagartos birdwatching by land or boat, rio lagartos, yucatan, mexico. Apr 24, 2017 discover the secrets of rio lagartos crocodiles, flamingos, and pink lakes. We take a mayan bath with mineral rich mud from the area. Ria maya birding and fishing lodge is open we have just completed three new waterfront rooms. A combined essential grocery shopping trip and a local nature walk in the upper tas valley today. Whether its las coloradas, a pink lake in mexico, rainbow mountain in peru, or the blue city in morocco, these destinations are truly amazing. I am looking for recommendations about which would be the best option for us. Here in rio lagartos we are well known for the flamingos that nest and feed in the ria lagartos bio reservea population estimated at 40,000 in. Fly fishing for tarpon mexico rio lagartos fly fishing heaven. Located at the restaurant ria maya, certified nature guides specialize in low impact ecotourism to provide access to this beautiful wilderness. Fly fishing for tarpon mexico rio lagartos fly fishing.
Situated on the north coast of the yucatan, rio lagartos is most famous as a location to see hundreds of american flamingos. Mar 12, 2019 birding at rio lagartos, yucatan peninsula march 12, 2019 by herb wilson in uncategorized while the united states was plunged into bitter cold by the polar vortex in january, my wife and i were enjoying the sun in mexico on the yucatan peninsula, along with four friends from south carolina. We built the rooms for birders who want a quiet beautiful location. Rio lagartos is a small town on the north coast of mexicos yucatan peninsula, not far from the flesh pots and gaudy lights of cancun. Yucatan birdwatching in rio lagartos with diego nunez and sons. Rio lagartos is part of a national park that holds huge populations of baby tarpon between 2 and 50 pounds.
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