Why choose this Merida tour ?

Live a truly endearing experience close to nature. We tell you what to do in this paradisiacal destination! Prepare for a full day tour

Celestún located in Yucatán that every nature lover should visit. And inside is the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve. It is one of the ecological reserves richest in species, dunes, mangroves. However, one of its greatest attractions is the sighting of flamingos,

Celestún is located in the state of Yucatán. It is a true eco-tourist paradise that protects a Natural Reserve with the same name. At the same time, within this place, there is Tambor, a place where you can enjoy watching flamingos. Guide will help you in any momment, they will get as close as they can to the flamingos, because they have to be careful and not make too much noise, you will have and can have the pictures of nature that you love in your hands

Boat ride: 1 hour and a half to visit the bird rest area, watch flamingos, go through the mangrove tunnel and swim in a freshwater eye.



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What makes Excursion to Celestun, Swimming, Hiking & Boat Ride a unique experience ?

08:00 a.m.
We pick you up at the selected meeting point (we have 3 meeting points in Mérida).
The Office is the first meeting point, there is a 10 minute wait at each point and the order in which they arrive is how they board the vans.
A stop is made at a store before leaving Mérida to buy water or snacks for the road.
Recommendations and meeting points for this tour are in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on this page

Merida to Celestun
08:45- 10:15a.m.
Travel time from Mérida to the Celestún Biosphere Reserve pier (First stop).
The guide provides you with information on board about the activities that will be carried out on this tour.

Boat Tour
10:15- 12:00 p.m.
You board the boat which has a capacity for a maximum of 8 people, on this boat you take the 1 and a half hour trip to visit the bird rest area, sighting of flamingos, you cross the mangrove tunnel and swims in an eye of fresh water.
Here on the pier there are bathrooms.
15 minutes are also allocated to coexist with the raccoons that inhabit the reserve, which you can feed with cookies or fruit.

Pier to Tia Candy Restaurant
12:00- 12:15 p.m.
Travel time from the pier to the Tía Candi restaurant located in front of Celestún beach (Second stop).

Celestun Beach
12:15 – 03:15 p.m.
3-hour stay on the beach to eat at the restaurant, swim and explore the surroundings.
Here there are lounge chairs, a swing, bathrooms and showers.
The food menu can be found in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section on this page.
15 minutes are also allocated to the center where the Celestún letters are located to take photos.

From Celestun to Merida
03:15- 04:45 p.m.
Travel time from Celestún to Mérida (End of tour).
On the route when leaving Celestún, there is an additional stop at a local stand where they sell natural products made from coconut such as water, popsicles, creams and other typical sweets.

Arrival in Merida
04:45- 05:15 p.m.
You will be dropped off at the same meeting point where we picked you up in the morning.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We only provide pickups in our meeting points (We will assign the closest meeting point to your hotel)
  • The itinerary and places to visit may change without prior notice
  • It is important that you provide your contact to provide you support at your pickup time.
  • Tour subject to availability, contact us as soon as you reserve
  • We recommend that you bring sunscreen, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, a change of clothes, water, and cash.
  • HOTEL REAL TOLEDO By Kavia, C. 58 487-X 55 Y 57, CENTRO, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico : -Main office next to the Hotel Real Toledo by Kavia -Calle 58 between streets 55 y 57 You can contact us to get more instructions to find easier this meeting point. In special requirements you can write your hotel name to assing you the closeet meeting point to your hotel location.
  • Parque de Santa Ana, C. 60 y 45, Parque Santa Ana, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico -Parque de Santa Ana -C. 60 y 45, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc. You can contact us to get more instructions to find easier this meeting point. In special requirements you can write your hotel name to assing you the closeet meeting point to your hotel location.
  • Fiesta Americana Mérida, Paseo Montejo No. 451, esq, Av. Colón, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico-Hotel Fiesta Americana Mérida -Paseo Montejo No. 451, esq, Av. Colón, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc. Contact us to get more instructions to find easier this meeting point, In special requirements you can write your hotel name to assing you the closeet meeting point to your hotel location.
  • Boat ride: 1 hour and a half to visit the bird rest area, watch flamingos, go through the mangrove tunnel and swim in a freshwater eye.
  • Customer can bring water bottles, and all the snacks they want on board, make sure to breakfast but you have to be ready and early in the official meeting point, if you do not board you can swith for another day and it depends of the availability
  • If for any reason you are a no show or decide not to go the same day, this tour cannot be rescheduled, you would have to buy again. If you do not board, and is no show there is no amended , if you want to do you have to pay again
  • If you do not board, and is no show there is no amended , if you want to do you have to pay again


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Excursion to Celestun, Swimming, Hiking & Boat Ride
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Excursion to Celestun, Swimming, Hiking & Boat Ride Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Regional food (Chicken or Fish)
  • Visit to Celestun Center and beach
  • Certified Bilingual guide.
  • Boat Ride & Sighting at Celestun Reserve
  • Round Transportation with Aircon

Not Included

  • Drinks in restaurant are not included

Trending Merida Nearby Tours Likely To Sell Out

Special Instructions:

    We will assing the closet meeting point to your hotel (we only provide pickups at our meeting points). Please contact us to confirm the meeting point and arrival time, aslo, to send you a boarding pass. Our contact number appear in this voucher or ticket from platform

    We can provide you another meeting point not listed (we will inform you after you book this tour).

    If for any reason you are a no show or decide not to go the same day, this tour cannot be rescheduled, you would have to buy again.

    HOTEL REAL TOLEDO By Kavia, C. 58 487-X 55 Y 57, CENTRO, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
    -Main office next to the Hotel Real Toledo by Kavia
    -Calle 58 between streets 55 y 57

    You can contact us to get more instructions to find easier this meeting point.
    In special requirements you can write your hotel name to assing you the closeet meeting point to your hotel location.

    Parque de Santa Ana, C. 60 y 45, Parque Santa Ana, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
    -Parque de Santa Ana
    -C. 60 y 45, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.

    You can contact us to get more instructions to find easier this meeting point.

    In special requirements you can write your hotel name to assing you the closeet meeting point to your hotel location.

    Fiesta Americana Mérida, Paseo Montejo No. 451, esq, Av. Colón, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

    -Hotel Fiesta Americana Mérida
    -Paseo Montejo No. 451, esq, Av. Colón, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.

    Contact us to get more instructions to find easier this meeting point, In special requirements you can write your hotel name to assing you the closeet meeting point to your hotel location.

    Boat ride: 1 hour and a half to visit the bird rest area, watch flamingos, go through the mangrove tunnel and swim in a freshwater eye.

    If you do not board, and is no show there is no amended , if you want to do you have to pay again

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Merida Wonder ¡¡¡¡.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Merida.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.