HomeProtected Areas
Ría Celestún
Campeche and Yucatán
About Ría Celestún
Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve. It is a coastal area that is part of the wetland corridor of the coast of the State of Yucatan. Because it receives groundwater inputs, it h...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Mérida, Yucatán, at 90 Km
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Airport
Merida International Airport 'Manuel Crescencio Rejon' - Yucatan
Campeche International Airport 'Alberto Acuña Ongay' - Campeche
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
By land 90 Km from the city of Merida, Yucatan.
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Transportation facilities
Private or rented car, bus service, collective cabs and tour operators.
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Mobility within the protected area
On boats, walking, and in motor vehicles.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
By land 90 Km from the city of Merida, Yucatan.
- Transportation facilities
Private or rented car, bus service, collective cabs and tour operators.
- Mobility within the protected area
On boats, walking, and in motor vehicles.
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Schedules
From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
$60.37 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Hot and humid.
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Cenote visits
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area, but from November to February you will find the highest concentrations of flaming...
- Comfortable, cool, long-sleeved outdoor clothing is recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Automatic teller machines (ATMs)
Field station of the Protected Area
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Inte...
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Hotel
Houses for rent
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Fast food
Restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Car rental
Hospital
Hotels
International airport
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Restaurants
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Mérida, Yucatán, at 90 Km
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$60.37 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Ría Celestún
Interesting facts
Ria Celestun is home to the largest population of the Caribbean pink flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber).
Attractions
Colony of flamingos, turtles, crocodiles and Wotoch Ayin crocodile farm. Ojo de agua Baldiosera, petrified forest, artisanal salt pans and b...
Representative species of PA
American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Mexican Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), Yucatan Wren (Campylorhynchus yucatanicus), Mexican Shea...
You can see more representative species of Ría Celestún on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Mexican Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), Yucatan Wren (Campylorhynchus yucatanicus), Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), Black mangrove (Avicennia germinans), White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa), Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata), Siricote tree (Cordia dodecandra)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Comply with the administrative rules established in the Protected Area Management Program.
2. Do not disturb wildlife
3. Maximum...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Comply with the administrative rules established in the Protected Area Management Program.
2. Do not disturb wildlife
3. Maximum approach to flamingo populations is 50 m.
4. No littering
5. No camping in unauthorized sites
6. No introduction of exotic species
7. No logging
8. No burning
9. Follow the recommendations of the authorities.
Contact
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PA office address
Calle 59-B No. 238 X Av. Zamná, Fracc. Yucalpetén, C.P. 97238, Mérida, Yucatán.
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Phone
+52 (999) 938 0708 ext 101 y 113
