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Las Coloradas

Yucatán, Mexico · North America

About Las Coloradas

Las Coloradas sits on the route: 20 minutes from Río Lagartos.

Las Coloradas is a town located in Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of 1,151, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Las Coloradas sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Merida time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Las Coloradas to your route.

About Las Coloradas

Las Coloradas is a community in the Rio Lagartos Municipality, Yucatán, Mexico. It is located at the northern coast of the Yucatan peninsula on a stretch of land which separates the Gulf of Mexico from the lagoon Ria Lagartos. Huge salt evaporation ponds for sea salt extraction lie on this stretch of land, some of

Read more them showing peculiar colors due to micro organisms, like the pink lagoon Laguna Rosa. Flamingo and bird watching is common here, close to a bioreserve. The town and the pink lagoons have now become a popular tourist attraction, thanks to Instagram posts which make the lakes appear much more romantic than they really are. The lakes are certainly intriguing but are difficult to get to without a tour or a hire car. Tours can be arranged to see the resident flamingos and other birds, including a stop at the coloured lakes if requested.

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Where is Las Coloradas located?

Las Coloradas is located in Yucatán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.6073 latitude, -87.9905 longitude.

What is the population of Las Coloradas?

Las Coloradas has a population of approximately 1,151 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,151
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Yucatán
Timezone
America/Merida
Coordinates
21.6073, -87.9905

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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