Flamingo Route: Celestun

Tour to Celestun

Discover the place once called DESCONOCIDA, later named LA ESPERANZA, and now known as Celestún, an eco-tourism paradise in Yucatán that will amaze you at every corner!

This special biosphere reserve covers 59,139 hectares and harbors an incredible diversity of wildlife.

Don’t miss the chance to embark on an exciting boat ride through the majestic Ría de Celestún, where you can spot the magnificent Caribbean pink flamingo, whose population is the largest in North America and whose rosy color is due to the concentration of carotene in the water.

In addition, you can immerse yourself in nature by exploring the Cambay spring, a freshwater cenote that is a true natural gem.
Celestún is also home to an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna, from migratory ducks to endangered species such as the jaguar and the

Enjoy the delicious local cuisine, based on the catch of fresh seafood such as grouper, dogfish, and octopus.
Celestún awaits you with open arms in western Yucatán, just 109 km from Mérida and 123 km from Progreso.
Come and live a unique experience in this natural setting of Mexico!