Driving times to Rio Lagartos Distances
from Merida--3hrs 210km
from Cancun--3 hrs 210km
from Playa del Carmen--3 1/4hrs 24okm
from Chichen Itza--2 hrs 140km
from Vallodolid--1 1/4 hrs 90 km
from Ek Balam 1 hr 75km
from Tulum 2 hrs 180 km
To find us when entering Rio Lagartos continue on 10th st.(the main road) Look for the clock tower on the Town Hall at the town square.Turn left at Fanny's Tienda(you will pass the Tabasco Rio Hotel) and continue to the waterfront.Turn to the right. We are 50 meters past the lighthouse
at the Palapa Restaurant "LA TORREJA"on the waterfront.
We are the most experienced and recommended tour operator in Rio Lagartos.
Be aware that freelancers will flag you down on the street entering town, offering tours, even saying Río Lagartos Adventures and the restaurant LA TORREJA has closed or that Diego Nunez works with them—don’t believe them!
Be sure to find us at La Torreja Restaurant.

When driving north from Vallodoid to Rio Lagartos you can avoid driving through Tizimin.At the turn off to Tizimin take the road to Merida. (turn to the left)At the next main intersection there will be a sign to Rio Lagartos(straight ahead)This will save time and prevent you from getting slightly lost in Tizimin(Rio Lagartos does not have an automatic cash machine(ATM)Tizimin does.)
RIO LAGARTOS BIOSPHERE
