Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida

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Merida, Mexico

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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).

What's Included

  • Lunch 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)
  • Round trip transportation from Mérida
  • Refrigerator on board the vehicle
  • Carbonated beverages Drinks in the restaurant are not included
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Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS

This is the first meeting point where we pick up travelers for this tour. Departure from here is punctual at 08:00 am (with a maximum tolerance time of 10 minutes). Later we go to the next meeting point which is the Santa Ana park and we finish at the third meeting point which is the Fiesta Americana hotel. Before leaving Mérida we stop at a store to buy water and snacks for the road. Once we have everyone on board and after making the stop at the store, we begin our journey to the first point of this incredible tour. The time to get to the Celestún mangrove reserve is 1 hour and a half on the road.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Celestan Biosphere Reserve

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 tour lasts maximum 2 hours. Here in the jetty there are bathrooms (it is recommended to wear the swimsuit if you want to do the activity of the Mayan bath).
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

La Ramada de la tía candi

Enjoy the most beautiful beach in the state, here the stay is 3 hours in the restaurant to eat a delicious dish that is already included in the tour, swim and explore the surroundings. There are lounge chairs, palapas, a swing, bathrooms and showers.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS

We finish this tour at the same meeting point where we picked you up in the morning, starting with the last one which is the Fiesta Americana hotel and ending at the Viajes Colibrí office. The travel time back to Mérida is 1 hour and a half from the restaurant in Celestún.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST).This adventure 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. Read more Apr 2025

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What's Included

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  • LunchDelicious 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)
  • Round trip transportation from Mérida
  • Refrigerator on board the vehicle
  • Binoculars for bird watching
  • Certified nature guide
  • Carbonated beveragesDrinks in the restaurant are not included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST).
  • This adventure 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.

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