CELESTUN

Welcome to the ecoturistic paradise of Yucatán: The celestun estuary. The exceptional landscape is located on the west coast of Yucatan, is part of the world patrimony of the biosphere reserve by the same name. In 1979, this 21 km long region that covers a surface of 59,139 hectares has been officially declared fauna shelter.

Among its natural privileges we find the the “Baldiosea” spring – where you can swim or scuba dive, The “Cambay” spring – a beautiful fresh water pool – and the quiet flamingos lagoon, know as “The Drum”. To the east, in the direction of the sand island, final destination of our tour, there is the “Real de Salinas” ranch, an old salt plant, the extraordinary “Tampeten” petrified forest and Punta Nium, rich in clams and baby shrimps.

The banks of the coastal lagoon harbor fauna and flora of exceptional beauty, ducks coming from Canada in the months of December to march, a large variety of fishes, pelicans, herons, albatross and other aquatic birds living in an ecosystem of low deciduous forest and tropical undergrowth.

This region boasts 234 mammal species, among which the ocelot, the jaguar and the spider monkey, considered endangered species, as well as three species if sea turtle (green, carey and caguama) and two of crocodile.

The Caribbean flamingos, also called pink flamingos, that live in the estuary, represent the main attraction of the region and form the tour boat, you will be able to observe the flamingos in their natural ecosystem.

After the tour you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the many seafood restaurants along the beach of Celestun.

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