Celestun flamingos and Playa from Merida

5.0 (2 reviews) Merida, Mexico
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

The Celestun Biosphere Reserve is home to a unique biodiversity, you can find birds and animals characteristic of the Yucatec flora and fauna.
The first stop is the tourist center of the state where we will take a boat and enter the salutary lagoons of Ria Celestún. Along the way we will discover the birds until we reach the elegant pink flamingo that will allow us to contemplate its color and elegance.
The tour does not end and we will go to know the heart of the red mangrove and walk on an islet to know a water eye where the fresh water of the cenotes and the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico mix.
At the end of the tour, we will head to the village to enjoy one of the best restaurants in the area. The freshness of its dishes will make you feel in paradise.
You will have free time on the beach to relax and gaze at the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
This coastal experience will be full of unforgettable moments.

What's included

  • Comfortable and climate friendly vehicle
  • Water bottles
  • Specialist guide on the boat tour
  • Binoculars
  • Bilingual guide at all times
  • Free time on the beach
  • Lunch
  • Ticked cash-only jackpot

What to expect

  1. Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Celestun Biosphere Reserve is a protected place where various species of the Yucatec coast grow.
    Here we will find birds such as: pink flamingo, herons, pelicans among others. Also crocodiles and landscapes that blend between the sky and the green of the mangrove.
    We will take a boat in the reserve that will take us on a tour of 1 hour 20 min. This trip connects you with the essence of water and nature. You will learn more about the fascinating pink flamingo, discover why it finds refuge in the Yucatan and understand the importance of mangroves in protecting the coasts. Everything, as you enter an environment that seems to come out of a dream. We will enter the heart of the mangrove and finally we will walk an islet to know a water eye where the fresh water of the aquifers connect with the salt waters of the ocean.
  2. Playa Norte Celestun
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    At the end of the tour, we will head to the village to enjoy one of the best restaurants in the area. The freshness of its dishes will make you feel in paradise... and the ceviche is simply unmissable! (food not included)
    Here you can walk, swim or just relax on the beaches of the Yucatec coast.
    We will also eat rich and fresh seafood in a local restaurant which guarantees a destination that you cannot miss.
  3. Playa Norte Celestun
    1h
    After lunch, you’ll have free time on the beach to swim, rest, walk or simply gaze at the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

    This experience on the coast will be enriching, relaxing and full of unforgettable moments, and then embark on the journey back to Merida

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the park sitting by the fountain

End point

In the park sitting by the fountain

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (2)

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