A gorgeous and relaxing day on the water and the beach with our tour guide, Julio. His chill vibe was needed after several busy days. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the flamingos as they had already left the area but the beautiful mangroves are enough on their own. For lunch, I highly recommend paying extra for the whole red snapper. It was fresh, cooked and seasoned to perfection.
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Gelatifan
February 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An enchanting world apart
With mangroves, crocodiles, egrets and the famous flamingos, Celestun is an enchanting place well worth a day trip from Merida. Alberto, a warm and knowledgeable guide, gave our group the 101 on Mayan life and language as well as what we’d come to see. Be warned: The motor boat ride is rough. The tour includes a mediocre beachfront lunch with your choice of main course and nonalcoholic beverage. Bring lots of sunscreen. It’s bright on the water.
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Nella_M
January 11, 2026 · via Viator
5 minutes in Mangroves, not english quide
The places itself were beautiful, but I went to trip to see mangroves, and the boat tour was mainly open water and maybe maximun 5 minutes in mangroves. Also our quide who spoke little english didnt came to the boat, so that whole time everything was only spanish. Also we didnt stop to the market at the beginning As sead in the timetable.
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B4878YAlauraj
March 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Relaxing and beautiful
I recommend this trip. The guide/ driver was very good and pleasant. It was a relaxing trip with beautiful scenery. The only down fall was the guide on the boat( different one) did not speak or understand English. We made do with an app but missed a good deal. This did not take away from the beauty. The meal provided was very good.
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benjaminaraujovi2019
January 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Father in the family
Highly recommended, super nice and people who take you by boat and very friendly mangroves and explain during the tour each eetalle
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gailsH7314NZ
January 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Flamingos fabulous
Flamingos great . So delicate
Lots of food is available so groups were small
If food shortage they would have been larger groups.
Small group on boat
Area is magical
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236linem
July 15, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful and relaxed tour but too expensive.
Beautiful and relaxed tour and nice to get back to Mérida late in the afternoon and not late at night. It's not good value though - too expensive.
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David_R
March 22, 2024 · via Viator
Great beach trip for an American couple.
Julio is an excellent guide. The boat trip to see the flamingos was beautiful. The beach is fun, but a bit crowded.
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amalia540
November 22, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Mangrove paradise
The boat ride into the mangroves was spectacular, contorted root formations, red water and exotic birds… Flamingos seen from far away, and one small crocodile. Celestún beach has tricky currents and a sudden dip, beware!
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164calvinr
May 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Boat Ride to Celestun
We knew the ride would be long, but the boat ride was great. We actually saw a couple of crocodiles as well as a flock of pink flamingos. Dipped our toes in the cool Cenote.
Our driver Carlos was great, good sense of humor and made the ride enjoyable. We also enjoyed meeting the other folks that were on the trip with us. Well worth the time and cost.