Rio Lagartos Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Rio Lagartos is a small, quiet town perched on a tiny peninsula at the entrance to the inlet of ocean water, also called Rio Lagartos, or “La Ria.” Located on the northern shore of the eastern Yucatan, this charming town has streets that point every which way, and tend to change names frequently. To get your bearings, Calle 10 is the main street of town, and runs to the waterfront. Rio Lagartos major attraction is the multitude of flamingos, one of the largest concentrations in the Western Hemisphere, that live in nearby Rio Lagartos National Park. To see them, you must hire a boat captain who takes you on a fascinating two and a half-hour boat ride through mangrove forests and swamps. On the way, you will encounter jumping fish, crocodiles and a variety of rare birds. It’s an amazing trip, where you will see hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of orange-red flamingos. The tour ends at a freshwater cenote, where you can take a dip in the cool water, if you so desire. You will find clean, comfortable lodgings and colorful cabanas in Rio Lagartos, and tourist information can be found at the Restaurante Isla Contoy, which also offers seafood cooked on the shore.

Rio Lagartos Vacation Rentals

We have no Mexico Vacation Rentals in this region at this time. With over 100 new
rentals added a week please bookmark us and try again later.

Rio Lagartos Weather & Climate

The Yucatan is generally wetter than the Pacific Coast and northern Mexico. It can rain here anytime of the year along the coast, but the “official” rainy season runs June through October. Expect hot temperatures, high humidity and monsoon-like downpours in late afternoon and evening, June through August. April and May, though drier than summer, tends to be the warmest months of the year. Ocean breezes help keep summers tolerable. Inland jungle regions are more humid with even higher temperatures. It in this region, it tends to rain almost every day, but at the same time of the day for a short period. The hurricane season runs June through October in the Caribbean, but plenty of advance warning is given for these types of storms.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	83°F	62°F	1 in.	66°F
February	85°F	63°F	1 in.	66°F
March	90°F	66°F	1 in.	70°F
April	94°F	68°F	1 in.	74°F
May	96°F	71°F	3 in.	79°F
June	93°F	72°F	6 in.	82°F
July	92°F	71°F	6 in.	82°F
August	92°F	72°F	6 in.	81°F
September	90°F	71°F	7 in.	79°F
October	87°F	68°F	4 in.	76°F
November	85°F	65°F	2 in.	74°F
December	84°F	63°F	1 in.	72°F

Data shown covers: Celestun Beach, Chicxulub, Merida, Progreso, Rio Lagartos, Telchac Puerto

Rio Lagartos Map & Transportation


Click each thumbnail image to enlarge.

The closest airports in the area are the Chichen Itza airport (CZA) located about 67 miles southwest of Rio Lagartos in Chichen Itza, Mexico.

Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.

Disclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The distances shown on this website are straight-line distances as the crow flies. The road distance may be considerably longer. You assume all liability for use of any information found on this website. No information is confirmed or warranted in any way. By using our services you agree to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.

We are the #1 site for Mexico vacation rentals, vacation homes, beach houses, villas and condos. With thousands of Mexico rentals to choose from, why look anywhere else when booking your next Mexico vacation rental.

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the VacationRentals.com Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Mexico Vacations and Florida Vacations are publications and trademarks of VacationRentals.com, Inc.
©1997-2008 All Rights Reserved