Rio Lagartos Flamingos

Address:Northern shore of the Peninsula, Rio Lagartos

Ria Lagartos Biosphere, a bird-watchers paradise, is one of the very best nature preserves in the world. Along with the massive colonies of pink flamingos that breed here in summer, Ria Lagartos Biosphere is home to more than 260 species. The pink flamingos can gather in groups consisting of more than 1500 birds. Between the months of April and June, the flamingos’ nests are protected, however at other times of the year, boat trips to envision the beautiful flamingos are arranged in Ria Lagartos village. Early morning is the best time to see these beautiful creatures, therefore you would possibly need to stay nightlong in the village.

The flamingos have long thin backward bent legs, skinny wiggly necks and beaks. Water’s mineral content affects the bird’s color such that higher the salt content, brighter the color. And so their colors run from soft pinkish white to salmon pink.