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Mangrove Reserve Boat Tour: Bird Watching and Swimming
4.7
22 Ratings
Mérida
Explore Celestún’s mangroves, spot flamingos, swim in freshwater springs, and relax on pristine beaches. Perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Explore Celestún’s mangroves, spot flamingos, swim in freshwater springs, and relax on pristine beaches. Perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS - This is the initial meeting point for picking up travelers for the tour. Departure is promptly at 08:00 am, with a maximum grace period of 10 minutes.
Next, the tour proceeds to the Santa Ana park, followed by the final meeting point at the Fiesta Americana hotel. Before leaving Mérida, there is a stop at a store to…
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Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS - This is the initial meeting point for picking up travelers for the tour. Departure is promptly at 08:00 am, with a maximum grace period of 10 minutes.
Next, the tour proceeds to the Santa Ana park, followed by the final meeting point at the Fiesta Americana hotel. Before leaving Mérida, there is a stop at a store to purchase water and snacks for the journey.
Once everyone is on board and the store stop is complete, the journey to the first destination of this amazing tour begins.
The travel time to the Celestún mangrove reserve is approximately 1.5 hours. - Celestún Biosphere Reserve - Explore this remarkable mangrove reserve aboard a boat that accommodates up to 8 people, visiting:
- Bird Island, a resting area for a variety of local and migratory birds.
- The meeting point of the sea and the estuary.
- Horseshoe Ruins.
- Pink flamingo viewing area.
- A mangrove tunnel.
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Mayan clay bath.
The tour lasts a maximum of 2 hours.
Restrooms are available at the jetty (it is recommended to wear a swimsuit if participating in the Mayan bath activity).
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La Ramada de la Tía Candi - Enjoy the most stunning beach in the state, with a 3-hour stay at the restaurant to savor a delicious meal included in the tour, swim, and explore the surroundings.
Amenities include lounge chairs, palapas, a swing, restrooms, and showers. -
Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS - The tour concludes at the same meeting point where travelers were picked up in the morning, starting with the last stop at the Fiesta Americana hotel and ending at the Viajes Colibrí office.
The return travel time to Mérida is 1.5 hours from the restaurant in Celestún.
What's Included
- Certified nature guide
- Round trip transportation from Mérida
- Refrigerator on board the vehicle
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Lunch
- Certified nature guide
- Round trip transportation from Mérida
- Refrigerator on board the vehicle
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Carbonated beverages
Additional Information
Birdwatching involves using binoculars for detailed viewing. The prime time to witness numerous flamingos in Celestún is from December to March; during other months, fewer flamingos are present, but various other local bird species can still be seen.
Explore this amazing mangrove reserve aboard a boat that accommodates up to 8 people, and visit:
- Bird…
Birdwatching involves using binoculars for detailed viewing. The prime time to witness numerous flamingos in Celestún is from December to March; during other months, fewer flamingos are present, but various other local bird species can still be seen.
Explore this amazing mangrove reserve aboard a boat that accommodates up to 8 people, and visit:
- Bird Island, a resting spot for a diverse range of local and migratory birds.
- The meeting point of the sea and the estuary.
- Horseshoe Ruins.
- The pink flamingo viewing area.
- A journey through a mangrove tunnel.
- A Mayan clay bath.
The boat tour lasts up to 2 hours.
Delight in dining at a beachfront restaurant where you can also unwind and swim. Celestún boasts the most stunning beach in the state, with clear waters throughout the year.
This tour spans 9 hours (8am to 5pm) and is available in both Spanish and English.
Location
C. 58 487
Calle 58
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
4.7
(22 Ratings)
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Ans_v
Feb 16, 2025
Wonderful boat tour. We... - Wonderful boat tour. We saw many birds and flamingos. Swimming in the ocean was great.
The only negative was the seating in the van. We were sitting in the back. Very cramped and no view.
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Montysano
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing experiences! - We did two recent tours with Viajes Colibri: Celestun, and Oxkintok/Mucuyche. Both were great experiences. This is an incredibly professional, well-run company that takes care of all the details. Book with confidence.
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Jacquelineg159
Feb 9, 2025
A beautiful way to see the flamingos - A lovely outing. The bus was modern and air conditioned, the guides very friendly and well informed. The provided a delicious hot lunch in a restaurant right on the beach. Be sure to take your own water and water shoes or tevas woukd be a good idea.
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Lorraine_m
Feb 6, 2025
Well worth it - Fantastic tour, wonderful tour guides, he shared his high quality photos he took from the tour. Had a vegan option for food which was delicious. Great day out
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Voyage287255
Feb 5, 2025
Good experience to see flamingos - A good tour with plenty of free time. We enjoyed spotting lots of birds - including flamingos - during the boat ride. Lunch at Tia Candi's was nice and close to the beach. Tour guide Annel and driver Roman were both friendly and professional.
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Crystal_m
Feb 5, 2025
Celestun Beach Excursion FUN even w/out the Sun - Even on a colder overcast day, the excursion was lovely. If you like being on the water, seeing animals and experiencing new places, then this is a great option.
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Docron48
Jan 19, 2025
Fantastic trip and guides - Excellent trip and time was just right. Great for anyone. Food was excellent at the beach restaurant. Get the fried whole fish. Highly recommended
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Patricia_c
Feb 11, 2025
Excellent tour! We saw... - Excellent tour! We saw flamingos, enjoyed the boat ride through the mangroves, had a delicious meal of grilled fish at the beach where we could swim after lunch. Our guide was well informed and entertaining. If you go on the tour, request a seat at the front of the van because 4 people were crammed in the back of the van where there were no windows (so no view), no head space, poor airflow and cramped conditions. The company should have ordered a larger bus, based on the anticipated numbers.
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Cornelia_m
Feb 6, 2025
Amazing but van needs refiguring! - The guide was experienced and enthusiastic. The driver was very conscientious. The downside was the bus has a four seater at the back of the bus. Being the last pick up my husband, who is 6’4 had to manage in the back with two others. This cannot happen on our next visit on Tuesday 13. The guide should have done a something about that. There should not be a back row with zero visibility and others controlling the air conditioning. That part was unbearable. All the rest was amazing. Cornelia& Terrence Macdonald, Canada
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Deb
Jan 30, 2025
Make sure you're on a boat with a guide who speaks english - Beautiful area to see birds. We were placed in a boat of mostly Spanish speakers and didn't understand most of what the driver/guide shared. Birds are more active earlier in the day, so it would be a good idea to have a puck up at least 1 hour earlier. We had lunch on a beautiful beach with time to explore. The food was well prepared and tasty and their kitchen was very clean.
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