Tickets & tours
Book a guided day trip from Mérida with transport included, or hire a private boat directly at the reserve.
Enjoy this private day tour from Merida which will take you to the Celestun Biosphere Reserve accompanied by your expert guide. Experience this tour in the best way...
Best valueWe will depart from downtown Mérida and head to the Celestún Biosphere, a multicolored paradise full of wildlife, mangroves, and fresh water springs. Once there, we will...
Most bookedBird watching in Celestun: enjoy a boat tour through the mangrove reserve, with binoculars included to appreciate the birds up close. The number of flamingos can vary...
Top ratedSail through centuries-old mangroves where silence is broken only by the sound of water and the graceful flight of flamingos painting the sky in shades of pink. Observe...
The Celestun reserve is filled with multiple wild life species like migratory birds, flamingos, crocodiles, racoons, fish and much more! Our guide will take us to a...
Small groupOur adventure begins with an exciting boat ride through the reserve. Here, you will witness an impressive array of birds, including the majestic pink flamingos that...
Prices are starting rates set by independent operators and change based on season and group size.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare tour inclusions and durations.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| private celestun reserve | 8 h | $569 | Compare | 4.2 (4) | exclusive and personalized exploration |
| flamingos and beach day | 7 h 30 min | $66 | Compare | 4.8 (150) | budget-friendly wildlife viewing |
| mangroves boat tour | 9 h | $97 | Compare | 4.8 (165) | close-up bird watching |
| private flamingo watching | 7 h | $428 | Compare | 5.0 (44) | romantic and peaceful nature experience |
| beach and mangrove ride | 10 h | $130 | Compare | 4.3 (89) | families seeking diverse wildlife |
| flamingos and beach club | 8 h 30 min | $132 | Compare | 4.9 (26) | combining nature with relaxation |
If you are traveling from Mérida and need transport, booking a day trip in advance is highly recommended. If you drive yourself to Celestún, you can hire a boat directly at the Parador Turístico without a reservation.
It depends on the operator. Some lower-priced options, like the Flamingos & Beach Day tour, require you to pay for the boat separately in cash. Always check the inclusions before booking.
No. The visitor center at Ría Celestún and the local boat operators only accept cash payments. Bring small denominations of Mexican Pesos to cover the boat fee, entrance fee, and food.
From Viator
4 reviews of the private celestun reserve on Viator
Serg is one of the most pasionate tour guide we have met in a long time. Jorge was the captain, also knowledgeable and funny!! Serg knows so much about Flamingos and their habitat as well as the manglares. We were very lucky to have seeing couple of aligators at the manglares. The beach was a wonderful treat!! We loved every second of our tour. Cannot wait to do more tours with you guys in the future. Thank YOU!!
It was a great day! We were lucky to get Jorge as a guide, a biologist with lots of interesting stories to tell us and a good sense of humor. We saw flamingos, a crocodile and a lot of other interesting fauna. The food and service at the beach was great
Very nice and informative guide. Learned quite a bit about the area.
