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Celestún Biosphere: Flamingo Paradise Tour
4.9
17 Ratings
Mérida
Explore Celestún’s vibrant wildlife and relax on pristine beaches. Spot flamingos, savor local cuisine, and unwind on Yucatán’s stunning coast.
Explore Celestún’s vibrant wildlife and relax on pristine beaches. Spot flamingos, savor local cuisine, and unwind on Yucatán’s stunning coast.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - The journey will take us to the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, a vibrant paradise. Here, a guided boat tour will lead us through the estuary, mangroves, bird island, and a visit to a freshwater spring.
- Playa Norte Celestun - Following the boat tour, we will head to the beach in Celestún. There, we can savor a…
- Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - The journey will take us to the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, a vibrant paradise. Here, a guided boat tour will lead us through the estuary, mangroves, bird island, and a visit to a freshwater spring.
- Playa Norte Celestun - Following the boat tour, we will head to the beach in Celestún. There, we can savor a delightful lunch (optional), enjoy the beach club facilities, swim in the ocean, and unwind for a leisurely day at the beach.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide at all times and assistance with translation if needed.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Use of beach facilities: loungers, showers, pool, hammocks, restaurant service, and beach access.
- Guided boat tour.
- Bilingual guide at all times and assistance with translation if needed.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Use of beach facilities: loungers, showers, pool, hammocks, restaurant service, and beach access.
- Guided boat tour.
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
The journey will begin in downtown Mérida, heading towards the Celestún Biosphere, a vibrant haven teeming with wildlife, mangroves, and freshwater springs. Upon arrival, a guided boat tour through the estuary will be taken, with the primary aim of observing flamingos in their natural environment. During the tour, various bird species, as well as…
The journey will begin in downtown Mérida, heading towards the Celestún Biosphere, a vibrant haven teeming with wildlife, mangroves, and freshwater springs. Upon arrival, a guided boat tour through the estuary will be taken, with the primary aim of observing flamingos in their natural environment. During the tour, various bird species, as well as potential sightings of crocodiles and other wildlife, will be encountered. Following the biosphere exploration, a short drive to Celestún Beach, just 20 minutes away, will be made to savor local cuisine and enjoy the beach club’s amenities. The remainder of the afternoon will be dedicated to relaxation and enjoyment on the stunning Yucatán coast.
Location
Starbucks Paseo Montejo
Paseo de Montejo
We will meet in front of the Starbucks on Paseo de Montejo. The guide will be sitting on a green bench next to a tree.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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Sherpa17910712642
Jun 5, 2025
Best Tour Guide Eric Fuentes - Congratulations on an excellent choice in choosing the Excursion to Celestun Biosphere and Beach Day from Merida. If you have a good fortune of having Eric Fuentes as your tour guide you are in for real treat. First off, driving in Mexico is a little bit different. I would hire Eric Fuentes immediately as a Hollywood chauffeur driver because he is safe, professional, and attentive to his guest needs. The drive was wonderful and the music a perfect blend of English and Spanish. Secondly, Eric’s attention to his guest potentially saved us from a life-threatening allergic reaction. Kether, the love of my life is allergic to shrimp. In English, “no shrimp” means no shrimp. It doesn’t mean less shrimp, or take the shrimp off the plate or cook some more in the same pan. It means, that if this person is exposed to shrimp, they will have a server anaphylaxis reaction which requires immediate medical attention. I am so grateful that Eric was there to catch the miss translation and communicate the nuances in Spanish what being allergic to shrimp means. Seriously, you are in very good hands. Please, if you want, and only if you want, show your appreciation by tipping him well.
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H1208andanielan
Jun 4, 2025
Unforgettable experience - The tour is very pleasant, and Sergio makes you feel confident and comfortable at all times, friendly attention, good treatment, I highly recommend them
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David_v
May 27, 2025
Outstanding experience - This tour is a must do!! I would definitely recommend it in December and January. We got to see younger flamingos and or boat tour was fun. The day at the beach was great and our tour guide, Sergio made us feel like family.
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Camillebb3698mw
May 12, 2025
Beautiful day and great guide - A beautiful day! Eric, our bilingual guide (English and Spanish) accompanied us all day. We particularly appreciated his professionalism, kindness and sharing of knowledge about the region and Mexico. He also sent us a list of recommendations for our further stay in Mexico.
I can only recommend this visit as well as Eric, we spent one of our best days here!
Thanks, Eric!
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Climber35727539274
May 11, 2025
An unforgettable experience in Celestun - We had an amazing experience on the tour to Celestun, from the beginning Eric was very friendly and his knowledge of nature made the tour not only informative, but also very entertaining. He took us to the best places to observe flamingos, explained in detail the importance of mangroves and other bird species. Your attention to every detail made this tour unforgettable. Super recommended!
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Marianomachuca98
May 4, 2025
Essential. - Eric was an exceptional guide and the whole tour was very enjoyable, we visited the biosphere, to a very top and quiet restaurant and his van really is very spacious and comfortable.
I highly recommend the tour:)
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11florisv
Apr 30, 2025
Recommended! - We were quite late in the season, but we were lucky to still see some flamingos! The guide was also very friendly. The lunch was not included, but good and affordable at a secluded beach.
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Salvatore_r
Apr 24, 2025
Our guide Sergio was... - Our guide Sergio was great! We went to Celestun mangroves and managed to see a lot of wildlife. Highly recommended also for the comfortable transport from Merida.
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Romanfarina
Apr 24, 2025
Beautiful day in the biosphere. - During the spear ride we saw a multitude of birds, a couple of crocodiles and lots of flamingos. Eric, our guide, took the time to answer our questions and we learned a lot about flamingos and the reserve. After the spear ride we went to Celestún beach, which is lovely. There we stayed as long as we wanted and even had lunch, and honestly the lunch was very good, better than we expected. Thanks for everything, Eric.
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843peneloped
May 5, 2025
Give priority to the high season of pink flamingos - We particularly enjoyed our guide, Eric, with whom it was our second tour. It is really very friendly and vehicle is very comfortable. We also really liked the restaurant on the beach and the sea view.
It is probably worth a visit during the peak season of the pink flamingos, which is not the case in May, although we saw a few dozen during the boat tour. I would therefore recommend this tour during the high season.
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