Celestún Mangrove Exploration & Beach Escape from Mérida
Overview
Discover the natural beauty of Celestún, where mangrove channels, diverse birdlife, and pink flamingos create a memorable wildlife experience along the Yucatán coast. After exploring the estuary, enjoy a different side of the destination with a beachfront meal and time to swim, stroll along the shore, or simply relax by the sea. The combination of nature exploration and beachside relaxation lets you experience Celestún beyond its waterways, enjoying both its rich ecosystems and peaceful coastal scenery.
Choose how you want to experience it: join a shared excursion or opt for a private tour reserved for your group, depending on your preference for a more social outing or a more exclusive experience.
What's Included
- Free time at Celestun beach
- One dish to choose (fish or chicken)
- Round transportation from Merida
- Wild life sightseeing
- Boat ride
- Certified guide.
- Drinks at the restaurant
Meeting Location
C. 60 y 45
Parque Santa Ana, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring sunscreen, a hat and mosquito Repellant
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- In some occasions, departure and arrive on time at the different destinations of the tour, so you can be notified without prior notice to arrive at our office on your own.
- Bring your swim suit, one change of clothe, comfortable shoes, towell, sunglasses, cap, Biodegradable sunblock
- Mandatory use of vest
- We only provide pickups in our meeting points (We will assign the closest meeting point to your hotel)
- Tour subject to availability, contact us as soon as you reserve
- The itinerary and places to visit may change without prior notice
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-392437P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Free time at Celestun beach.
- One dish to choose (fish or chicken).
- Round transportation from Merida.
- Wild life sightseeing.
- Boat ride.
- Certified guide.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Celestún Mangrove Exploration & Beach Escape from Mérida is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Celestún Mangrove Exploration & Beach Escape from Mérida will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free time at Celestun beach
- One dish to choose (fish or chicken)
- Round transportation from Merida
- Wild life sightseeing
- Boat ride
- Certified guide.
- Drinks at the restaurant
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring sunscreen, a hat and mosquito Repellant
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- In some occasions, departure and arrive on time at the different destinations of the tour, so you can be notified without prior notice to arrive at our office on your own.
- Bring your swim suit, one change of clothe, comfortable shoes, towell, sunglasses, cap, Biodegradable sunblock
- Mandatory use of vest
- We only provide pickups in our meeting points (We will assign the closest meeting point to your hotel)
- Tour subject to availability, contact us as soon as you reserve
- The itinerary and places to visit may change without prior notice
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
