Celestún, Yucatán: a walk among elegant flamingos and pristine beaches

How many paradises have Yucatan! How blessed has been this earth! The state of yucatán is one of the tourist destinations most vibrant in the country, both for those who want to travel in time, enjoying ancient cultures, as for those who want to relax in a natural oasis dream. How many times have you imagined a deserted beach of white sands and blue waters? Very well, that natural paradise that you have dreamed of exists and is called Celestún.

This small fishermen village is located 95 km from the city of Mérida and, unlike most of the beaches of Yucatan, has an ecosystem combined that becomes the main attraction of the place. How is this? Celestún is fortunate to be located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and, in addition, be embraced by a strip of mangrove forest that runs parallel to the coast of sands sparkling. Water and crackers are found in Celestún, giving life to a natural universe without precedent. Do you want to find this out?

Get to know this paradise is to simply enjoy a stroll among elegant flamingos and pristine beaches, is in direct contact with the most exotic of the Yucatan Peninsula, is to tour salinas, visit cenotes, enjoy the typical beach life and encourage you to adventure in the tropical jungle.

So that you can appreciate the exoticness of which I speak, so just imagine that this place has been declared as Refuge Wildlife and Protected Area from more than 30 years ago; that is why it has not been encroached upon by hotel chains and immense as if it happens in other areas of the region.

Unlike the other beach destinations of Mexico, in Celestun you will find only coastal margins white and pristine, turquoise waters, and crystal, and a palapa that degustarás exquisite seafood prepared by the locals. Here, nothing is massive, nothing is modern; on the contrary, this paradise is preserved as if it had never been a witness to the human presence, and it is this characteristic that makes it a fascinating site.

While there are many walks that you can do in this place, the better is the sight of pink flamingos. These elegant creatures adorn the wetlands of Celestun and become the slogan and banner of the place. Her beauty is really shocking, not only because of the attitude of the bird but also the color so intense its plumage, which is dyed charms the dark waters of the estuaries, the waters that return faithfully to their figures in the form of a mirror.

If you want more adventure, the navigation will be the best for you. It starts in Ría Celestún, home to immense and delicious mangroves, and continues parallel to the coast, including pelicans and crocodiles to finish in the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Biosphere Reserve of Celestun is waiting for you to show you just how rich are their lands, to enjoy a encounter genuine with one of the ecosystems more abundant of the Peninsula. Are you going to lose?

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