What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 7 hours and a half.

Excursion to Celestun Biosphere and Beach Day from Merida

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We will meet at Parque Santa Ana. The van will park on 47th Street, I will meet you next to the fountain..

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7 hours and a half

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Overview

We will depart from downtown Mérida and head to the Celestún Biosphere, a multicolored 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. 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.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Bilingual guide at all times and assistance with translation if needed.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided interpretive nature tour through the Celestún Biosphere Reserve
Use of beach facilities: loungers, showers, pool, hammocks, restaurant service, and beach access.

✗ Not Included

Lunch
Since the visitor center at Ría Celestún and the boat operators only accept cash payments, each traveler must bring 500 pesos on the day of the tour.

Itinerary

Stop 1

We will travel to the Celestún Biosphere Reserve, a multicolored 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.

Stop 2

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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

We will meet at Parque Santa Ana. The van will park on 47th Street, I will meet you next to the fountain.

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End Point

We will meet at Parque Santa Ana. The van will park on 47th Street, I will meet you next to the fountain.

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Good to Know

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 behavior 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.