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A boat with a green canopy and the name 'Elda' on its side, moving through calm water with a bridge in the background. 1
A bird perched among dense green foliage. 2
A crocodile resting on a log in a water body surrounded by vegetation. 3
A group of pink flamingos in shallow water with dense green foliage in the background. 4
A boat with passengers on a river surrounded by dense forest. 5
By Drivertouryucatan

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Free cancellation available
Price is $97 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • The Celestun biosphere reserve is home to unique biodiversity; you can find birds and animals characteristic of Yucatan.
    At the first stop we will take a boat and enter the lagoons of Ría Celestún. On the way we will discover the birds until we reach the elegant pink flamingo to see its color and elegance.
    On the tour, you will get to know the mangrove and a spring where the fresh water from the cenotes and the salt water from the Gulf of Mexico mix.
    At the end of the tour, we will head to the beach 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 rest and contemplate the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
    This experience on the coast will be full of unforgettable moments.
    consider

    • Since it is a free reserve, bird watching depends on changing natural factors.
    • The boats are shared; it is possible to wait 10 - 15min to form a group.

Activity location

  • Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
    • Celestun, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Parque de Santiago
    • Calle 72
    • 97000, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

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Celestun flamingos and Playa from Merida

  • Earn $3.88
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$64.74 x 2 Adults$129.48
Paid at activity$64.74
Total
Price is $194.22
Until Mon, Nov 16

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

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.

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.

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

Location

Activity location

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    Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
    • Celestun, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Parque de Santiago
    • Calle 72
    • 97000, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

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