Celestun Beach and Mangrove from Merida

Merida Ecotourism

Overview

Discover the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, a paradise filled with wildlife such as flamingos, crocodiles, raccoons, and migratory birds. Enjoy a guided boat ride through the mangroves as your guide shows you the best highlights of the reserve.

Visit Bird Island, a haven for local and migratory birds, and see where the sea and estuary meet. Explore the Horseshoe Ruins, stop at the pink flamingo-watching area, and pass through a mangrove tunnel surrounded by lush vegetation. Discover a natural spring and experience a Mayan clay bath, a traditional and revitalizing treat.

After the ride, relax on Celestún Beach, where white sand, turquoise water, and a delicious local meal await. Nature, culture, and beauty come together in Celestún.

Highlights

  • Explore the Celestún Biosphere Reserve
  • Scenic Boat Ride
  • See Where River Meets the Sea 
  • Relax on Celestún Beach 
  • Delicious Local Meal 

What's included

  • Round transportation from Merida (meeting point)
  • Certified guide
  • Boat ride
  • One dish to choose (fish or chicken)
  • Free time at Celestun beach
  • Wild life sightseeing

Not included

  • Drinks at the restaurant 

This tour operates everyday
Available times: 8:00 am (boarding time depends on the hotel or meeting point).

This tour does pick ups at Merida


We do pick ups at different meeting points in Merida (verify availability) 

Santa Ana Park infront of the church
Fiesta Americana Merida Hotel 

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Boat ride in Celestun

2 hours

Discover the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, a paradise filled with wildlife such as flamingos, crocodiles, raccoons, and migratory birds. Enjoy a guided boat ride through the mangroves as your guide shows you the best highlights of the reserve. Visit Bird Island, a haven for local and migratory birds, and see where the sea and estuary meet. Explore the Horseshoe Ruins, stop at the pink flamingo-watching area, and pass through a mangrove tunnel surrounded by lush vegetation. Discover a natural spring and experience a Mayan clay bath, a traditional and revitalizing treat.

Ticket included
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Lunch and beach time

3 hours

Enjoy a delicious meal by the sea and relax with the tranquility of the waves. Celestún is one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. The restaurant has lounge chairs, palapas, a swing, bathrooms, and showers.

Ticket included

  • Photographic camera.
  • Cash and/or credit cards.
  • Biodegradable sunscreen.
  • Hat, sunglasses.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Attend with comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Towels and swim suit 

  • Does not include drinks in the restaurant.
  • Time not specified in the itinerary is used for transportation
  • This tour lasts approximately 10 hours.
  • Infant age 0-2 years (free).
  • Minor age 3-11 years.
  • Adult age 12-99 years.
  • Capacity of up to 25 people.
  • Tour subject to availability.
  • The schedules and order of itinerary may vary.
  • Infants and children will be the responsibility of the parents (infants sitting on laps).
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
From $111.00 USD

Adults

Age +12
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Minors

Age 4-11
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Infants

Age 0-3
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Adults x 0 $0.00
Minors x 0 $0.00
Infants x 0 $0.00

Total $0.00
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