Day trip

Merida: Celestun Mangroves, Pink Flamingos & Beach Boat Tour

4.5  / 5101 reviews
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Day trip
Merida: Celestun Mangroves, Pink Flamingos & Beach Boat Tour
4.5  / 5101 reviews

Discover the most important mangrove reserve in Yucatán through a boat tour to see various birds such as pink flamingos and enjoy swimming on the most beautiful beach in the state

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Gabriele – United Kingdom

The places we visited were stunning: flamingos, pelicans and wildlife in general was all around. The mangroves tunnel and the beach were beautiful. Jail the guide is super friendly and informative as all the team (special mention to Carlos the driver and Ezequiel the captain of the boat). The atmosphere was so good and as a bonus I made friends with other very nice people in the tour. Thank you!

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Gabriele – United Kingdom
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Alastair – United Kingdom

An exceptional experience with an exceptional guide (Jain). Everything it promised and more

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Alastair – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 pickup location options:

    Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS, Entrada Avenida Cupules del Hotel Fiesta Americana, Parque de Santa Ana

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Muelle de la Ria Celestún

    Guided tour, Boat cruise, Swimming (2 hours)

  • Van

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    La Ramada de la tía candi

    Lunch, Free time (3 hours)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS, Entrada Avenida Cupules del Hotel Fiesta Americana, Parque de Santa Ana

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit Celestún
  • the most important mangrove reserve in Yucatán
  • Discover the largest home of pink flamingos in Mexico
  • Observe various endemic and local birds with binoculars

Full description

We arrive at the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, an ecotourism park in the state of Yucatan where we board a boat for a 2-hour tour of the mangroves, which includes visiting: 1. First, Bird Island, which is a resting area for a wide variety of local and migratory birds. 2. The junction of the sea and the estuary. 3. The pink flamingo sighting area. 4. We cross a mangrove tunnel. 5. Visit to a spring. 6. Mayan clay bath. 7. Visit to the Herradura ruins. Afterwards we went to enjoy the beach, we arrived at Aunt Candi's La Ramada restaurant which is located in front of the beach where you can use the sun loungers, bathrooms and showers, here the food is included, you will have free time to swim and explore the surroundings before starting the return to Mérida. The tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm) and is conducted in both languages (Spanish and English).

Includes

  • Transportation from Merida
  • Certified guide
  • Boat tour
  • Binoculars
  • Food (There are several dishes to choose from and vegetarian options)
  • Cooler in the van
  • Drinks at the restaurant

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People over 70 years

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Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup details

The guide calls you by name or phone number to locate you. In the office it is important to enter to register. In Santa Ana Park the van stops in front of the church on 60th Street. At the Fiesta Americana hotel the van stops on Cupules Avenue, at the entrance.

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Drop-off point
Same as pickup points.

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Water shoes
  • Cash
  • Wetsuit

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Speakers

Know before you go

  • It is important to know that the best season to see pink flamingos in Celestún is between December and March. Between April and November few or no flamingos are seen, however, other birds of the region are seen.
  • The tour language is bilingual, please select Spanish or English so that the guide can provide you with information in the language you selected during the tour.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 101 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Gabriele – United KingdomFebruary 7, 2025  – Verified booking
The places we visited were stunning: flamingos, pelicans and wildlife in general was all around. The mangroves tunnel and the beach were beautiful. Jail the guide is super friendly and informative as all the team (special mention to Carlos the driver and Ezequiel the captain of the boat). The atmosphere was so good and as a bonus I made friends with other very nice people in the tour. Thank you!
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Alastair – United KingdomJanuary 22, 2025  – Verified booking
An exceptional experience with an exceptional guide (Jain). Everything it promised and more
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Sharon Clemmons – United StatesJanuary 20, 2025  – Verified booking
Roulle and Tony, our guide and driver, made our trip to much more enjoyable as they shared their love of the region and their vast knowledge of the various wildlike we encountered, both the Flamingoes and the Mangroves.
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Product ID: 608910

Activity provider:Viajes Colibrí Yucatán Tours

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