FLAMINGO TOUR & THE RIA

 

A gift from the Mayan Gods.  A must for all visitors to Celestun is an excursion into the estuary of the Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve to view the flamingos and other amazing birds.  322 recorded species of birds and mammals make this there home.  Not one or two, but literally hundreds of the graceful and colorful flamingos will excite and entertain you.  Along the shore on this tour interesting birds such as brown and white pelicans, double-crested cormorants, egrets, herons and many more are easily viewed. You will see fisherman trolling for shrimp later to be served fresh in the local restaurants.  Tours can be arranged from the bridge, the town beach or you can be picked up directly from Casa de Celeste Vida.  This tour not allows for close ups of the flamingoes and other birds, but also a tour through the tunnels of the dense mangrove forest as it takes you deep into the silence and peace of nature with a stop at a fresh water spring where guest can enjoy a refreshing swim.  Another stop allows guest to witness the petrified forest Tameten.  As guests are guided through the Ria they may be lucky to see crocodiles and dolphins.

RIA DE CELESTUN TOUR OPTIONS & PRICING

(Pricing is given in pesos as it is the preferred currency by the tour providers)


From the Bridge where you arrive to Celestun see the flamingos & swim in the

fresh water spring                                                                                                                                      $350.MP each

(Approximate price)


From the Beach in town by boat tour of flamingos petrified forest & swim in

fresh water spring                                                                                                                                      $250.MP each

(Approximate price.  It is dependent on number of persons in the boat)


Celeste Vida via motortaxi and boat through the salt flats to the Ria where you

see flamingos up close as the guide push poles you in.                                                                        $200.MP each


Private tour from Celeste Vida by boat to see flamingos, fresh water spring

and petrified forest.  This tour is approximately 3.5 hours long. Price is per boat. 

Maximum of 8                                                                                                                                             $1700.MP