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Celestun Biosphere Reserve Tour: Explore Coastal Paradise and Vibrant Wildlife

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Celestun

Embark on a captivating boat ride through the Celestun Biosphere Reserve, home to vibrant wildlife and stunning coastal beauty. Discover the enchanting paradise of Celestun and explore its intricate mangrove trails.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Enjoy a day in the outdoors as you visit the biosphere reserve of Celestun. Your knowledgeable guide will share the amazing facts and traditions of Merida along the way.

First, it’s time to board a boat and enjoy spectacular views from the water. You will see the most exotic seasonal birds. You can even spot some crocodiles. The view of this paradise is exceptional and it is part of the heritage of the special reserve, which has been officially declared a fauna shelter since 1979.

Then, you will have free time to explore the landscapes that

Playa Norte Celestun - Celestun offers, besides being able to swim on the beach and to finish the day, you’ll visit a restaurant so you can enjoy a delicious meal (on your own) from an exquisite menu before heading back to your hotel.

What's Included

Boat ride around the reserve
Guided tour of Celestun in English and Spanish
Round trip transportation
Professional bilingual guide
Entrance to Celestun biosphere reserve
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Additional Information

Begin a memorable expedition to Celestún, an untouched sanctuary located on the unspoiled Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Venture into a protected biosphere and become one with the awe-inspiring splendor of this coastal pathway during an enthralling boat trip, observing the lively fauna and a complex mix of wetlands, mangroves, dunes, petenes, forests, and grasslands that maintain the intricate equilibrium of this bustling ecosystem.

Following the boat journey, savor a scrumptious meal (self-paid) at a traditional restaurant, experiencing the unique flavors that characterize the region’s gastronomy. Utilize your leisure time to unwind at Pristine Beach, basking in the sun, and let the serene charm of Celestún overwhelm your senses.

• Uncover the mesmerizing coastal oasis of Celestún
• Launch into an intriguing boat trip across the estuary
• Spot the dynamic bird species and flamingos
• Revel in leisure time on Pristine Beach
• Navigate through the complex mangrove pathways

Location

Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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W6429zzelenak

Apr 9, 2024

Flamingoes and other birds - It was a great trip. Carlos, our driver, was with us at all times and did his job perfectly. The boat trip was fantastic! We saw at least four types of birds, bright colored flamingos among them. Highly recommended.

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Stuart_k

Mar 15, 2024

Celestun Day Trip - Awesome day at the bio-reserve. And, we were the ONLY ones at the beach - one of the benefits of travelling off-season.

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Annerick

Feb 12, 2024

Flamingos Galore! - This tour was so much fun. We saw thousands of flamingos in early February, and the ride through the mangroves was fascinating with many birds and gators to view. Our guide Julio was great. The 3 hours at Celestun beach may seem like a long time to stay, but we enjoyed all of it: from walking the almost deserted beach to collecting some shells, to having an excellent mango daquiri and a snack at the restaurant on the beach with tables in the sand. It was a little windy with rough surf to go swimming, but that didn't take away from the day. We highly recommend this tour.

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Discover24372279518

Dec 9, 2023

Fun trip! - It was so fun! We saw lots of flamingos and birds. The boat ride was great. Nice lunch at the beach club and fun to collect shells walking along the beach. Overall, the trip was great, with a very informative and friendly guide.

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Curiosity49591565144

Jul 18, 2023

Great - No English, I don’t think many do & we’re from a border town. It was great, good price, beautiful & will go again. Good place to learn Spanish. Will definitely return.

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Mary_g

Feb 3, 2023

Flamingo and mangrove magic! - Boating among the flamingos and through the mangrove forest was an amazing experience. Enjoying a meal at a beachside restaurant was fun too.

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Mike

Mar 9, 2020

Just checked off on my wife’s bucket list - If you are in the area of Merida it is definitely worth seeing. The guided tour is worth the money. We observed numerous groups of flamingos

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Colin_b

Feb 20, 2020

Flamingos - Enjoyed seeing the flamingos,would liked to have seen more wildlife. Lunch would have been better if it was a buffet but overall a pleasant experience.

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Explore733884

Oct 29, 2021

Beware of Amigo Tours LATAM - We were scheduled to go on this trip. I tried to contact them multiple times to confirm the trip details and pickup location. They do not answer their phone. They do not respond to emails. I used Get your Guides to book this trip and they were unable to get a response either. They said they emailed me days before that my hotel was out of their pick up area but i never received an email. Nothing in my spam folder. This tour company is horrible. I can not confirm that they will refund my trip money that I paid in full. Buyer beware.

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Anatx638wl

Mar 31, 2021

A huge headache - I purchased two tours through Expedia. Amigo Tours sent me an email that they cancelled the trip less than 24 hours from the first tour to Celestun. They told me to contact Expedia to ask for my full refund. I did a lot of times, and apparently Amigo Tours did not tell Expedia that the tour didn’t happen, and they don’t answer Expedia when supposedly they are trying to contact Amigo Tours. So Expedia won’t give me my refund! I spent $133 for a tour that didn’t happen, but that it appears that it did happen in Expedia. I am so pissed!!! My itinerary number for the Celestun tour is 72069049521822. Please help me fix this. Unless you are just trying to run with my money?!

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