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Mérida: Boat Tour Through the Mangroves of Celestún

Merida, Mexicoby Get Routa

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 20 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

On this tour to Celestún, you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride through the region’s impressive mangroves, where you can admire flamingos, crocodiles, raccoons, a wide variety of birds, and other species in their natural habitat. After the boat tour, you will have free time to explore this charming fishing village and its beautiful, crystal-clear beaches, enjoy a relaxed seaside lunch, and end the day with a delicious local dessert—the perfect way to close an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature.

What's included

  • Boat ride through the mangroves
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Interactive online game to reinforce what you’ve learned, easily shared via WhatsApp.
  • English & Spanish guide
  • Free time at the beach
  • Meals
  • Soda/Pop

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Merida

    1.5 hours

    We will meet at the designated meeting point. Please remember to arrive on time to avoid missing the tour. After gathering at the meeting point, we will make a brief stop at a shop before leaving Mérida, where you can purchase water and snacks for the journey. We will then head to Celestún. The drive takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

    2 hours

    Have fun on a boat ride that connects you with nature while discovering the mangroves, flora, and fauna of the area. Get your camera ready for flamingos and crocodiles. We will visit: Bird Island The meeting point of the sea and the estuary Pink flamingo viewing area A mangrove tunnel Freshwater spring Mayan clay bath

  3. 3

    Celestun

    3 hours

    We will enjoy a delicious seaside meal where you can savor the food, the sound of the waves, and the tranquility of the beach. The restaurant offers lounge chairs, palapas, a swing, restrooms, and showers. Afterwards, you will have plenty of free time to cool off, sunbathe, enjoy the beach, and visit the beach bars at your own pace.

  4. 4

    Merida

    2 hours

    Back to Mérida

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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