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The Celestun biosphere reserve is home to unique biodiversity; you can find birds and animals characteristic of Yucatan.
At the first stop we will take a boat and enter the lagoons of Ría Celestún. On the way we will discover the birds until we reach the elegant pink flamingo to see its color and elegance.
On the tour, you will get to know the mangrove and a spring where the fresh water from the cenotes and the salt water from the Gulf of Mexico mix.
At the end of the tour, we will head to the beach to enjoy one of the best restaurants in the area. The freshness of its dishes will make you feel in paradise.
You will have free time on the beach to rest and contemplate the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
This experience on the coast will be full of unforgettable moments.
consider
- Since it is a free reserve, bird watching depends on changing natural factors.
- The boats are shared; it is possible to wait 10 - 15min to form a group.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In the park sitting by the fountain
Itinerary
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1Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve
The Celestun Biosphere Reserve is a protected place where various species of the Yucatec coast grow. Here we will find birds such as: pink flamingo, herons, pelicans among others. Also crocodiles and landscapes that blend between the sky and the green of the mangrove. We will take a boat in the reserve that will take us on a tour of 1 hour 20 min. This trip connects you with the essence of water and nature. You will learn more about the fascinating pink flamingo, discover why it finds refuge in the Yucatan and understand the importance of mangroves in protecting the coasts. Everything, as you enter an environment that seems to come out of a dream. We will enter the heart of the mangrove and finally we will walk an islet to know a water eye where the fresh water of the aquifers connect with the salt waters of the ocean.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Playa Norte Celestun
At the end of the tour, we will head to the village to enjoy one of the best restaurants in the area. The freshness of its dishes will make you feel in paradise... and the ceviche is simply unmissable! (food not included) Here you can walk, swim or just relax on the beaches of the Yucatec coast. We will also eat rich and fresh seafood in a local restaurant which guarantees a destination that you cannot miss.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Playa Norte Celestun
After lunch, you’ll have free time on the beach to swim, rest, walk or simply gaze at the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This experience on the coast will be enriching, relaxing and full of unforgettable moments, and then embark on the journey back to Merida
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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