What to do and see in Celestun, Yucatan: The Best Things to do

June 21, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Discover the best top things to do in Celestun, Mexico including Reserva de la Biosfera Ria Celestun, Mangroves of Dzinitun, Hacienda Chunchucmil, Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Playa Norte Celestun, Jaltun Parque Recreativo, Circuito Ojo de Agua Baldiosera, Sheartail Expeditions, Flamingo Tours, Casa Bacab.
Restaurants in Celestun

1. Reserva de la Biosfera Ria Celestun

Celestun Mexico
Excellent
60%
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8%
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Reserva de la Biosfera Ria Celestun

This preserve is important as a main area in the migratory and reproductive cycle of pink flamingoes, and other coastal birds.

2. Mangroves of Dzinitun

Parador Turistico, Celestun Mexico +52 999 645 4310 http://www.facebook.com/Parador-ecoturistico-Manglares-de-Dzinitun-1034658709924797
Excellent
80%
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Mangroves of Dzinitun

Reviewed By JKozma86

With my girlfriend we took the kayak tour through the mangroves and our guide was Eliseo. Eliseo is a local and very knowledgeable about the whole area. He was one of the people involved in the restoration of the whole mangrove. 15 years there was a lot less of the mangrove and through the hard work done by Eliseo and others, the mangrove is healthy and flourishing, with tons of birds and other wildlife. Very impressive!! Went we went, there were unfortunately no flamingos to see, but through clear and prompt communication with Jose we were aware of this beforehand. The kayak tour took a little bit more than an hour and Eliseo spotted lots of birds for us (incl. an owl [we were apparently lucky to see one], an eagle that caught a snake, woodpecker and others). Going through the mangroves was very fascinating and once we were out in the open we had a bit of a workout as the wind was against us. But we did not mind one bit :) Overall, good fun, very insightful and definitely worth a visit!! Eliseo also gave us some tips on a nature park in the area as well as great restaurant in the area

3. Hacienda Chunchucmil

25 Km. from Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Celestun Mexico
Excellent
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Hacienda Chunchucmil

4. Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Celestun Mexico
Excellent
72%
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4.5 based on 343 reviews

Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Reviewed By SusanG405

Beautiful ride down the river in a lancha to see hundreds of flamingos and walk the boardwalk in the mangrove forest where we saw other birds and crocodiles,

5. Playa Norte Celestun

Celestun 97367 Mexico
Excellent
64%
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4.5 based on 530 reviews

Playa Norte Celestun

Reviewed By K4649HWnicoleh - Sydney, Australia

Really nice tour on the boat to see the flamingos from a respectable distance and through the mangroves. We also visited a natural spring that you could swim in, although we did also see a crocodile there too, so swim at your own risk. A few stores to buy souvenirs too.

6. Jaltun Parque Recreativo

Celestun Mexico
Excellent
55%
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36%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Jaltun Parque Recreativo

Reviewed By veralandsbergen - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

We went with José as our guide. He knows a lot about the animals in the mangrove. And is very dedicated. We saw crocodiles, snakes, kingfisher, special kind of heron, Racoon in a tree etc. Take mosquito repellant with you or otherwise ask Jose. Excellent trip to do also with children if they can be quiet.

7. Circuito Ojo de Agua Baldiosera

Reserva de la Biosfera Ria Celestun, Celestun Mexico
Excellent
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Circuito Ojo de Agua Baldiosera

8. Sheartail Expeditions

Sheartail Expeditions

We are a family of guides to conservation and respect for culture. We offer Guided tours in a professional way, being a specialist in creating experiences for our visitors. We are located in Casa Bacab, within the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve, this being a magical place full of ecosystems and a great abundance of fauna. We have a wide variety of tours, being this one designed around nature so that you and your family can fully enjoy the wonders that the Yucatan Peninsula offers us. You can enter the mangrove area, being able to observe a large number of birds such as the majestic pink flamingo of the Caribbean; inviting you not to miss the opportunity to navigate through tunnels full of fireflies that will make your trip an extraordinary magical adventure, this and much more we have prepared for you at sheartail expeditions.

9. Flamingo Tours

Excellent
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4.0 based on 369 reviews

Flamingo Tours

10. Casa Bacab

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