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Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida

4.8
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Birdwatching includes binoculars for close-up viewing. The best season to see many flamingos in Celestún is between December and March; the rest of the months there are few, however, other types of local birds can be observed.Discover this incredible reserve of mangroves on board a boat, which has a capacity for up to 8 people, visit:1. Bird Island is the resting area of a wide variety of local and migratory birds.2. The union of the sea with the estuary.3. Horseshoe Ruins.4. Sighting area of pink flamingos.5. We went through a mangrove tunnel.6. Mayan bath with clay.The boat tour takes a maximum of 2 hours.Enjoy eating at a beachfront restaurant where you can also relax and swim. Celestun is the most beautiful beach in the state with crystal clear waters all year round.This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm).This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

Overview

Birdwatching includes binoculars for close-up viewing. The best season to see many flamingos in Celestún is between December and March; the rest of the months there are few, however, other types of local birds can be observed.

Discover this incredible reserve of mangroves on board a boat, which has a capacity for up to 8 people, visit:

1. Bird Island is the resting area of a wide variety of local and migratory birds.

2. The union of the sea with the estuary.

3. Horseshoe Ruins.

4. Sighting area of pink flamingos.

5. We went through a mangrove tunnel.

6. Mayan bath with clay.

The boat tour takes a maximum of 2 hours.

Enjoy eating at a beachfront restaurant where you can also relax and swim. Celestun is the most beautiful beach in the state with crystal clear waters all year round.

This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm).

This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

Itinerary

  • This is the first meeting point where we pick up travelers for this tour. Departure from here is punctual at 08:00 am (with a maximum tolerance time of 10 minutes).

    Later we go to the next meeting point which is the Santa Ana park and we finish at the third meeting point which is the Fiesta Americana hotel.

    Before leaving Mérida we stop at a store to buy water and snacks for the road.

    Once we have everyone on board and after making the stop at the store, we begin our journey to the first point of this incredible tour.

    The time to get to the Celestún mangrove reserve is 1 hour and a half on the road.

    2 hours
  • Celestan Biosphere Reserve

    Discover this incredible reserve of mangroves on board a boat, which has a capacity for up to 8 people, visit:

    1. Bird Island is the resting area of a wide variety of local and migratory birds.

    2. The union of the sea with the estuary.

    3. Horseshoe Ruins.

    4. Sighting area of pink flamingos.

    5. We went through a mangrove tunnel.

    6. Mayan bath with clay.

    The tour lasts maximum 2 hours.

    Here in the jetty there are bathrooms (it is recommended to wear the swimsuit if you want to do the activity of the Mayan bath).

    2 hours
    Admission Included
  • Enjoy the most beautiful beach in the state, here the stay is 3 hours in the restaurant to eat a delicious dish that is already included in the tour, swim and explore the surroundings.

    There are lounge chairs, palapas, a swing, bathrooms and showers.

    3 hours
  • We finish this tour at the same meeting point where we picked you up in the morning, starting with the last one which is the Fiesta Americana hotel and ending at the Viajes Colibrí office.

    The travel time back to Mérida is 1 hour and a half from the restaurant in Celestún.

    2 hours

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

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Inclusions

  • Certified nature guide
  • Round trip transportation from Mérida
  • Refrigerator on board the vehicle
  • Binoculars for bird watching
  • Lunch

Exclusions

  • Carbonated beverages

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Languages

  • English

  • Spanish

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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Ans_v
Wonderful boat tour. We saw many birds and flamingos. Swimming in the ocean was great. The only negative was the seating in the van. We were sitting in the back. Very cramped and no view.
Kathryn_H
We had such an amazing time! The website matched our expectations perfectly, and we loved the regular updates that kept us in the loop about what to expect. Our tour guide, Victor, was fantastic—super...

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