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(133)
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 :)
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.
We enjoyed the day, however it isn’t anything more than a taxi service to the Celestún Biosphere and beach. You have to pay extra for the boat per person (which I was aware of). You get a bit of the guide and explanations on the boat but definitely not worth the money paid. Other than this, we saw some flamingos, exotic birds and crocs! The restaurant at the beach was nice but there are better if you just crab a taxi for the day and do this trip on your own especially if there are are few of you!
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the wildlife and your overall day. However, we would like to clarify that the tour includes exactly what is described: transportation, guidance throughout the day, an English-speaking specialized guide during the biosphere visit, and access to the beach club facilities. All of this is included in the tour price. Regarding costs, the additional boat fee is clearly communicated in advance. In fact, one of the main advantages of our tour is that we organize and coordinate the boats so travelers share the cost, allowing you to pay a moderate amount rather than the full private boat price, which is significantly higher. Additionally, having an English-speaking guide during the biosphere experience is not something typically available when arranging a boat independently. Most tours with similar inclusions are typically 30–40% more expensive. We are certain this experience offers a strong value but we are sorry it didn’t meet your expectations.
What a great tour! Our tour guide, Alicia, and our driver, Herman (spelling), were excellent . The boat trip to see the wild flamingos, other birdlife, even crocodiles, plus going by boat into the mangroves was stuff from television nature shows. Brilliant! The beach stop, restaurant lunch, and dip in the Gulf of Mexico, how delightful. Terrific. Recommended.
This was a fantasy experience and tour of the biosphere here in the Yucatán. I could not imagine coming to this area with such rich biodiversity and not seeing some of it firsthand. We saw Flamingos in flight which is rare. We saw crocodiles, other water foul, and the mangrove forests. Our guide Rodrigo was fantastic and we later took some time on the beach. I highly recommend the tour as it offers something very different than the others.
Excellent trip. Our guide was very informative & helpfull. Saw lots of Racoons at the centre & lizards then went on the boat tour to see a huge flock of Flamingos who seemed unbothered by us coming in really close. Saw other birds such as spoonbills & a couple of crocodiles, boat went through mangrove forest like a tunnel to a fresh water spring where you could bathe but.... beware a resident crocodile so probably not recommended. This was followed by lunch & beach time.
The experience is super recommended, the place is very nice and we could observe a lot of flamingos and other birds that inhabit the biosphere, then the beach was super good, the beach club we were taken to had very good facilities and the service was very good. Our guide Erick super friendly and quite knowledgeable about the fauna of the place.
