Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Birdwatching includes binoculars for close-up viewing. The best season to see many flamingos in Celestún is between December and March; the rest of the months there are few, however, other types of local birds can be observed.
Discover this incredible reserve of mangroves on board a boat, which has a capacity for up to 8 people, visit:
1. Bird Island is the resting area of a wide variety of local and migratory birds.
2. The union of the sea with the estuary.
3. Horseshoe Ruins.
4. Sighting area of pink flamingos.
5. We went through a mangrove tunnel.
6. Mayan bath with clay.
The boat tour takes a maximum of 2 hours.
Enjoy eating at a beachfront restaurant where you can also relax and swim. Celestun is the most beautiful beach in the state with crystal clear waters all year round.
This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm).
This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Certified nature guide
Round trip transportation from Mérida
Refrigerator on board the vehicle
Binoculars for bird watching
Delicious beachfront food at the restaurant La Ramada de la Tía Candi, choose a dish from the menu that provides the guide (there are vegetarian options)
Drinks in the restaurant are not included
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Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Flamingos a plenty
Tamara d,
May 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fantastic day trip that exceeded our expectations. We saw about 100 flamingos. We were expecting to see a few as the season is Dec to March. We were very lucky. Saw lots of other birds including Osprey & pelicans. The guide was lovely and explained a lot about feeding of flamingos, nest sites etc. We stopped at Mayan bath site and had a face & body scrub using the clay soil from the ocean. A lot of fun. We also saw coati by the roadside. Seafood lunch at a nearby beach front restaurant and had 3 hours to relax and swim before heading back to Merida. Highly recommended.
Even late in the season...
Donna W,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Even late in the season we saw flamingos! We also enjoyed seeing the other birds in the area and our stop at the Mayan bath. Jair, our guide, shared his photos of us and also some close up photos of the flamingos. The time at the beach afterwards was relaxing. Thanks, Jair!
What a day..
Maike M,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00The day was amazing! Our driver Tony made sure that we arrived and came back safely. And our guide Raul made this trip very special. Two lovely people! The highlight was of course seeing the flamingos. The food in the restaurant was also great. The time in the mangroves could have been a bit longer though but all in all a memorable day!
An experience not to be missed.
millersbkk,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent guide and driver, both totally tuned in to participants needs. Boat journey was thrilling and new and very enjoyable. Lunch was good and convivial. Beach time was relaxing, just as it should be!
birds and mangroves!
Clay C,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day trip from Merida. The Celestun area is a bird watching paradise. Besides flamingos we saw loads of ospreys, anhingas, herons, egrets, needle fish, dolphins, such a density of wildlife. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and kind and the other people on the tour were great to spend the day with. I would do this same tour again.
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