Excursión al Día de la Biosfera y Playa de Celestún desde Mérida
Descripción
Partiremos del centro de Mérida y nos dirigiremos a la Biosfera Celestún, un paraíso multicolor lleno de vida silvestre, manglares y manantiales de agua dulce. Una vez allí, realizaremos una visita guiada en barco por la ría, con el objetivo principal de ver a los flamencos en su hábitat natural. En el camino, veremos varias especies de aves, así como posiblemente cocodrilos y otros animales salvajes. Después de la visita a la biosfera, nos dirigiremos a la playa de Celestún, a solo 20 minutos, donde disfrutaremos de la cocina local y las comodidades del club de playa. El resto de la tarde la pasaremos relajados y disfrutando del día en esta hermosa costa yucateca.
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Itinerario
Viajaremos a la Reserva de la Biosfera Celestún, un paraíso multicolor, donde haremos una visita guiada en barco por el estuario, los manglares, la isla de las aves, y también visitaremos un manantial de agua dulce.
Después del tour en barco, conduciremos a la playa de Celestún, donde disfrutaremos de un delicioso almuerzo (opcional), las instalaciones del beach club y tendremos tiempo para nadar en el océano y pasar un día relajante en la playa.
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Información importante
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- La mejor temporada para ver flamencos es típicamente desde mediados de noviembre hasta marzo, cuando un mayor número suele estar presente en el área. Desde abril hasta mediados de noviembre, los avistamientos se vuelven altamente inconsistentes. Durante estos meses, puede haber días en que solo se vean unos pocos flamencos, o ninguno en absoluto. Como este es un ecosistema natural protegido, el comportamiento de la vida silvestre está completamente fuera de nuestro control. Los flamencos migran estacionalmente y su presencia depende de factores como el clima, las condiciones del agua y la disponibilidad de alimentos. Por esta razón, no garantizamos ni podemos garantizar el avistamiento de flamencos, ni un número específico de flamencos, en ningún día del año. Al reservar esta experiencia, los huéspedes reconocen y aceptan que los avistamientos de vida silvestre no están garantizados y están sujetos a condiciones naturales.
Opiniones(136)
Jorge was a fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable guide who spoke to us in both English and Spanish. Entertaining and informative, he provided a great experience of a fantastically beautiful nature preserve: an enormous lagoon with mangroves and pristine wild life. We had the luck to see a flock of flamingos -- and witness some in flight. If you are anywhere near and care at all about the environment, this tour is a must! Thank you, Jorge.
Jorge was an absolutely amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and kind. Jimmy was a great driver and the trip was smooth. We saw many flamingos and they had spare binoculars for us to use. The mangroves were so beautiful and we had lunch at a beautiful spot on the ocean. Swimming in the ocean was amazing with warm water and small waves. This was a great trip, and Jorge and Jimmy made it amazing!
Jorge and Jimmy make a great team. The former providing the ecological expertise and the latter a smooth ride.
I had an amazing time on the Celestún Biosphere and Beach Day from Mérida excursion! It was a beautiful and relaxing experience, and Sergio made it even better. He was an excellent guide—very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the whole trip. He made everything easy, answered all our questions, and helped the day run smoothly from start to finish. His positive attitude and professionalism really added to the experience. I highly recommend this excursion, especially with Sergio as your guide!
Jorge is the best travel guide a girl could I ask for. Came here from Los Angeles with my partner. I know Spanish and my partner does not. Despite this, they were able to understand the entire tour just by how enthusiastic, charismatic, and engaged Jorge was as our guide. 10/10 :)
Good experience and Rodrigo had a wonderful service. I loved it, it was very good experience to meet the flamingos
So amazing! Certainly worth more than the price! Rodrigo was a fantastic guide, friendly, flexible, knowledgeable, and clearly cares deeply about the local ecosystem. His warmth and enthusiasm made everyone feel connected.
The guides were very attentive, friendly and with knowledge of where we went
We had a great day in Celestun, and really appreciated how our guide, Alicia, our boat captain, Daniel, and our driver, Jaime, contributed to a fun and educational day. We were fortunate enough to see some flamingos, despite April not being prime viewing season - most have already left at this point. We also saw several other bird species, including a roseate spoonbill, which was not shy at all and was fascinating to watch. And we saw a couple of crocodiles, both from a safe distance. Alicia prioritized safety and advised against swimming in the spring, which, given that there was a crocodile hanging out right nearby, made perfect sense! Alicia was a wonderful guide and shared facts about the biosphere and the mangroves throughout our trip. We followed the Celestun trip with lunch and time on the beach. It was fun and relaxing, but a couple of hours was plenty. I would definitely recommend this trip to others and try to book with Alicia if she's available - you won't regret it!
Great tour guide and driver Sergio but the company should not have sold a flamingo biosphere tour knowing that most flamingos migrate away from Celestun February to March. Of the 100,000 flamingos on the lagoon, we saw one small group of 7 flamingos. The company should not sell this tour after March. They should also make it clear that in March there are likely to be less flamingos vs December and January. I was also looking forward to travelling through reeds and mangroves - we did this for about 100 metres and a few minutes only. Essentially I paid over £200 for a driver and guide and to be taken to a restaurant they wanted to take you to. Sergio salvaged what he could of the day but I wouldn’t book again. Ps please pay attention to the additional 500 pesos per person you need to pay to get onto the lagoon / boat!
Thank you for your feedback, and we truly appreciate your kind words about Sergio — we’re glad his effort made a positive difference during your day. We would like to clarify a few important points for future travelers: First, this experience is not sold as a flamingo tour, but as a visit to the Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Celestún. In the tour description, it is clearly and explicitly stated that flamingo sightings vary depending on season and weather conditions, and that the best time to observe higher concentrations is typically from November through March. This information is provided in advance so travelers can make an informed decision before booking. While it is true that numbers tend to decrease after March, wildlife is inherently unpredictable — on any given day, guests may see a small group or significantly larger numbers. This is a natural ecosystem, and sightings can never be guaranteed. Additionally, the statement mentioning “100,000 flamingos in the lagoon” is not accurate. The estimated flamingo population across the entire Yucatán Peninsula is significantly lower, and they are never all concentrated in one single area. Regarding pricing, the amount mentioned reflects the total cost shared among four travelers, not a per-person rate, which may lead to confusion for future readers. As for the dining stop, we take guests to one of the best available locations where they have access to beach club facilities; however, dining is completely optional, and guests are always free to decide whether or not to eat there. Finally, the additional conservation and boat fee is also disclosed in advance as part of the experience details. We always strive to be transparent and to set accurate expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify this for future guests.
