A story written in shades of pink, shaped by the wind, the sun, and time.
On the northern coast of Yucatán, where the sea meets the sky in an ever-changing horizon of light, lies Las Coloradas: home to one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in México. Here, the sea doesn’t just exist; it transforms.
The pink sea of Las Coloradas. It is the result of a living system: high salinity, microorganisms, solar evaporation, and patience. Its color is not a decoration; it is a consequence. This is Mar Rosa: the sea where salt is born.
Las Coloradas is part of a coastal ecosystem of high environmental significance. The responsible management of the salt flats and a profound respect for natural cycles allow this landscape to not only exist but to be preserved over time. Here, tourism and conservation coexist.
In Las Coloradas, visitors don’t just observe nature; they step into a process that has endured for generations. Seawater flows into the ponds and, under the intense Yucatecan sun, slowly evaporates. Over time, pure salt crystals emerge, shaped by the wind, the heat, and the artistry of Yucatecan hands.
This process does not interrupt nature; it accompanies it. Crystallization occurs in harmony with the timing of the climate and the ecosystem, maintaining a balance between production and preservation. Here, salt isn’t manufactured—it is awaited, respected, and harvested.
The Las Coloradas Tourist Park invites you to experience this origin firsthand. Every step of the tour reveals a chapter of the story: the ecosystem, the crystallization process, the role of microorganisms, the hard work of the salt farmers, and the journey that brings sea salt from the ocean to the table.
Nature sets the pace. The park is not a mere recreational attraction; it is a territory of origin. It is a place where conservation takes precedence over convenience, and where understanding is more important than posing. Mar Rosa speaks of a conscious wonder: of realizing that beauty is born from balance.
The lagoons shift in color depending on the weather and the season, reminding us that nature is not to be controlled, but respected. They also serve as a sanctuary for life: pink flamingos, terns, sandpipers, and various migratory birds find rest and sustenance here, creating a natural haven that evolves with the seasons.
From the crystallizers to the harvest fields, and from guided tours to tasting experiences, Las Coloradas connects the visitor with something essential: the relationship between the sea, the sun, and the salt.
Here is where the journey of sea salt begins.
Here is where the story of this corner of México continues.
Mar Rosa is not just a destination; it is the origin of an ecosystem, a tradition, and a conscious experience.
Las Coloradas, Yucatán: The sea where salt is born.
Conoce los tours que puedes hacer en Las Coloradas
Harvest route
Sea salt route
Pink lagoon route
