Mangrove Reserve Boat Tour: Bird Watching and Swimming

Explore Celestún’s mangroves, spot flamingos, swim in freshwater springs, and relax on pristine beaches. Perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Viajes Colibrí Yucatán TOURS - This is the initial meeting point for picking up travelers for the tour. Departure is promptly at 08:00 am, with a maximum grace period of 10 minutes.
    Next, the tour proceeds to the Santa Ana park, followed by the final meeting point at the Fiesta Americana hotel. Before leaving Mérida, there is a stop at a store to…
What's Included
  • Certified nature guide
  • Round trip transportation from Mérida
  • Refrigerator on board the vehicle
  • Binoculars for bird watching
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Birdwatching involves using binoculars for detailed viewing. The prime time to witness numerous flamingos in Celestún is from December to March; during other months, fewer flamingos are present, but various other local bird species can still be seen.
Explore this amazing mangrove reserve aboard a boat that accommodates up to 8 people, and visit:

  1. Bird…
Location
C. 58 487
Calle 58
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cynthia_w
Aug 22, 2025
Boat tour from Merida, through Mangroves, to Celestun & Playa - Our guide, Juan, is passionate about the wildlife & conservation of the sanctuary. He was prepared for the tour & generously shared his knowledge. The pace of the tour was perfect... leisurely, yet sufficient time for each stop. Our driver & guide kept us on schedule. Meal was terrific! The instructions were to bring swimsuit; we'd recommend wearing your swim gear & wearing loose coverup (e.g. shorts & t-shirt, sundress, etc.).
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Adrianavy3233sx
Aug 3, 2025
Traveling to Celestún - Celestun Our driver Jorge Avila, very friendly and drove quietly and focused on his journey. Guide Jair Flores began with his presentation and explanation regarding the flamingos and mangroves that will be observed across the boat. Ruins of the Salinera and the Mayan bath (clay); which is a natural blocker. I liked his attitude: “I will be your escort, guard, photographer, waiter.”🤪very friendly. He made us feel confident to talk to him. And he made it stand; he was attentive to our food. He took care of our things while we went to the beach; explained in Spanish and fluent English, all the features of the place and took pictures. He approached to talk with everyone, at various times, interested and listened carefully. He suggested places, things, meals. The “Jac” vehicle, had no connector for charging; the trunk and did not have the third seat in the front row and was more comfortable than the “sprinter” vehicle. This second has a third seat in the first row; although functional for families of 3, it is cumbersome for the rear view and the flow of ascent and descent. The food was good, fair and tasty. They didn’t force you to tip and they were happy for the speed they attended to us ... thanks to “Aunt Candi’s Branch”. Thank you “JOURNEYS HUMMINGBIRD YUCATAN
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V4255awmarianab
Aug 2, 2025
Excellent experience - I loved traveling with them, excellent services, punctual and very friendly. They offer very complete tour menu in restaurants is varied and of good quality
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39ednap
Jul 27, 2025
I’ll be back - I could have stayed on the boat for the whole tour. It was a great experience I would book another tour with this group again.
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Selenea917
Jul 23, 2025
- A must and close trip to the city of Merida, the guide Mauritius very friendly and with a lot of attitude. The beautiful mangroves and full of life and the very very beautiful beach. Super recommended Hummingbird travel
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Betzabe
Jul 23, 2025
It is a great opportunity to live with nature - The moments of traveling to the delicate ecosystem of the mangroves present spades times in life HUMMINGBIRD TRAVEL allowed me to fulfill my dream of seeing the pink flamingos up close in their natural habitat, Mauricio, our guide, a very friendly person and prepared to take us to know this magical place. I highly recommend if you come as a couple, friends or honeymoon, it is something that surely would do again. when they come to Merida, do not fail to go to this agency that is safe reliable and accessible in price.
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Andreafb8811gm
Jul 23, 2025
Adventure of celestun - Very good Service the attention of the guide Mauritius very attentive and fun, great boat trip on the visit of the mangroves excellent very rich food overall all excellent
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Mauricio
Jul 23, 2025
Wonderful ecotourism trip to the mangroves - A magnificent trip, very friendly staff, highly recommended and safe to schedule from anywhere in the country, if I return to Yucatan I would surely hire them. Ask the guide Mauricio, he makes your experience on the trip very entertaining and enjoyable. Congratulations on your Enterprise, agencies like yours exalt the name of your state and country.
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Annae318
Jun 27, 2025
Magical Mangroves - This was a wonderful excursion. Our guide, Saul, was very knowledgeable and personable. The boat tour was magical—we were able to see a whole variety of birds, from cormorants and pelicans to a huge grouping of flamingoes. The beach had beautiful sand, and it wasn’t at all crowded. Overall, my husband and I really appreciated how the trip was organised—we never felt rushed and had enough time to appreciate each moment, from the boat to the beach. Highly recommend!
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Arjend862
Jul 29, 2025
Celestun by boat with guide - Relatively short trip by boat, could have taken longer and certainly sailed more in the catchment. Guide has given good guidance and shared information. Good weather and great insight into surroundings, including many birds, crabs and other marine life.
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From $74
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).