Boat Tours in Celestún
The Ría Celestún is an ecological treasure of the Yucatan Peninsula since it is one of the most important wetlands in Mexico and the second largest and longest estuary in the region, it protects narrow lagoons surrounded by mangroves, making this place in the ideal habitat for a large number of endemic and migratory birds, in which the pink flamingo stands out. In the winter months you can see a large concentration of them that choose this place as a refuge to eat, develop and nest. In addition, the marine fauna is very extensive here you can find shrimp, Jaiva, lobsters, sea bass, mojarras, croaker and mullet that serve as food for both the inhabitants and the animals that find their refuge in this place.
Due to all this, in 1979 it was named Pink Flamingo National Park with an area of 60,000 hectares in order to protect and safeguard the habitat of this bird. However, its great ecological wealth in 2000 was again categorized as Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve reinforcing its importance and ensuring a refuge for wildlife.
With more than 40 years of experience, the Celestún tourist stop, organized by 5 cooperatives, has offered tours of the different wetlands with the aim of teaching, conserving and preserving this natural treasure.
The parador has all the facilities you need before and after the walk such as: a large parking lot, gift shops, restrooms, binocular rental for those who like to admire the birds more closely and above all it has the best hosts, since in this place some dogs find shelter in this place who welcome you very friendly, however, not only they are here, curious and elusive raccoons live in the surroundings, which approach the place in search of people who want to feed them, so you can admire them very closely.
The adventure begins when we go to the dock to board a boat where they will give us some instructions and put on our life jackets. We will immediately pass under the bridge that is found when entering Celestún, depending on the time the landscape is surrounded by fishermen that reflects the daily life of this place, as we advance we can admire various birds that flutter around the place.
Our first stop will be the sighting of the Pink Flamingos that depending on the time of year you can observe large quantities of them and which is why this place has become one of the most visited, since During the winter season you can admire large numbers of these birds flying through the skies painting the place pink, it is an event awaited by many.
Next, we will go to a very spatial area as we will cross through the mangroves to admire a nesting area, on small islands the birds find the ideal refuge to lay their eggs and raise their chicks, this is the time to Use binoculars to more closely admire the different species that cohabit these spaces.
Continuing with our walk, we will enter a mangrove tunnel, where there is a channel that will lead us to the waterhole, a large space of fresh water, where we can cool off and swim for a while enjoying nature, if we have Luckily we will be able to spot the crocodiles that also find in this place a space where they can sunbathe, eat and enjoy the surroundings, so you should not worry since they keep their distance very well.
When leaving we will return to our starting point, as we advance many birds fly over the surroundings accompanying us during our journey, making every moment unforgettable.
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Featured:
- Parking
- Souvenir Shop
- Bathrooms
- Binocular Rental
- Boat Capacity: 8 Passengers
- Refreshments and Snacks Store
- Raccoon Zone
Contact Information
- Address: Parador Turístico de Cultur, Celestún. Justo Bajando el Puente,
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