Yucatán, Mexico · North America
Río Lagartos sits on the route: 15 minutes from San Felipe.
Río Lagartos is a town located in Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of 2,218, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Río Lagartos 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 Río Lagartos to your route.
Río Lagartos is a town in the state of Yucatán, Mexico. The town lies 42 kilometres north of Tizimín. Mérida is approximately 230 kilometres further west.
Río Lagartos is located at a lagoon, the Ria Lagartos, which is part of a natural reserve. This makes it an ideal place for birdwatching. This lagoon is part of theRead more
Petenes mangroves ecoregion, and the Ria Lagartos has been designated as an internationally recognized Important Bird Area (IBA). In 2004, UNESCO designated the area as Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve.
The creek where Francisco Hernandez's 1517 expedition tried to obtain water, was named El Estero de los Lagartos, because of the "many large alligators".
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Río Lagartos is located in Yucatán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.5945 latitude, -88.1577 longitude.
Río Lagartos has a population of approximately 2,218 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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