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Two flamingos, one flying and one standing in water. 1
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a pier in the distance. 2
A beach with a swimming pool, palm trees, and beach chairs. 3
Three flamingos standing in water. 4
Two people on a boat with a water body in the background. 5
By Aventura en el Mayab

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$120 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • We will depart from city centre Mérida and head to the Celestún Biosphere, a multicoloured paradise full of wildlife, mangroves, and fresh water springs. Once there, we will take a guided boat tour through the estuary, with the main goal of seeing the flamingos in their natural habitat.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: THE BOAT FEE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE, AS IT IS PAID DIRECTLY AT THE RÍA CELESTÚN TOURIST DOCK. CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS LOCATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL TRAVELERS BRING 500 MEXICAN PESOS IN CASH TO COVER THIS ADDITIONAL COST.

    Along the way, we will spot various bird species, as well as possibly crocodiles and other wild animals. After the biosphere visit, we will drive to Celestún Beach, just 20 minutes away, where we will enjoy local cuisine and the amenities of the beach club. The rest of the afternoon will be spent relaxing and enjoying the day on this beautiful Yucatán coast.

Activity location

  • Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
    • Celestun, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Calle 47 & Calle 60
    • 97000, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

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Celestún biosphere & beach day

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$119.83 x 1 AdultNZ$119.83
Total
Price is NZ$119.83

Celestún Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

Pickup and drop-off: Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation within Mérida.
BOAT FEES ALREADY INCLUDED: This option already includes the boat fees, regardless of the number of participants. Your group will have a boat reserved.
Private - Privado
Duration: 8 hours: The duration can be adjusted slightly, depending on the group’s preferences and needs.
Private SUV or van: Private SUV or van, depending on the number of guests.

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$848.78 x 1 AdultNZ$848.78
Total
Price is NZ$848.78

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide at all times and assistance with translation if needed.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Guided interpretive nature tour through the Celestún Biosphere Reserve
  • Inclusions
    Use of beach facilities: loungers, showers, pool, hammocks, restaurant service, and beach access.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Since the visitor centre at Ría Celestún and the boat operators only accept cash payments, each traveller must bring 500 pesos on the day of the tour.

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The best season for flamingo viewing is typically from mid-November through March, when larger numbers are usually present in the area. From April through mid-November, sightings become highly inconsistent. During these months, there may be days when only a few flamingos are seen — or none at all. As this is a protected natural ecosystem, wildlife behaviour is entirely beyond our control. Flamingos migrate seasonally, and their presence depends on factors such as climate, water conditions, and food availability. For this reason, we do not and cannot guarantee the sighting of flamingos, nor a specific number of flamingos, on any day of the year. By booking this experience, guests acknowledge and accept that wildlife sightings are not guaranteed and are subject to natural conditions.

Activity itinerary

Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
We will travel to the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, a multicoloured paradise, where we will take a guided boat tour through the estuary, the mangroves, the bird island, and we will also visit a freshwater spring.

Playa Norte Celestun

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
After the boat tour, we will drive to the beach in Celestún, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch (optional), the beach club faciities and have time to swim in the ocean and spend a relaxing day at the beach.

Location

Activity location

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    Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
    • Celestun, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Calle 47 & Calle 60
    • 97000, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

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