Great experience. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw amazing mangrooves and a beautiful lagoon . There is a little lake which is really heart shaped. We took the canoe tour, but you can also do it with kayak. An eco friendly and responsible way to visit this area .

It was a brilliant experience at a fair price. We booked the special canoe tour of 2.5 hours and really enjoyed it - we managed to spot several birds, 2 crocodiles and were lucky enough to see a few flamingos althought we weren't in season. Our guide, Chucho, was warm and knowledgeable. These guys need support and are definitely worth it.

Great people who made sure I had a fluent English speaker as my Spanish is not good. Elijah was a great guide. Although it was the wrong time for flamingoes, the journey through the mangroves was awesome. Highly recommended.

Could not recommend enough! We took two amazing canoe trips (one at night) in our two days in Celestún. Darwin, our guide, and his son were complete experts and have an incredible knowledge of the area. This is a great example of ecotourism in action- a cooperative led by passionate and knowledgeable people who are dedicated to restoring and supporting the natural environment. We could see how much work has been done already, and the tours they run support this. Thank you so much!

Definitely a 5 star tour through an amazing ecosystem, with caring and professional guides! Definetly recommended for birders! Do not take the motor boats! We started the 3h tour before sunrise at 5:30 am because the birds are more active then. You could choose between a kayak for two or a canoe for 4 (including the guide). In this case, we took the canoe as I had my DSLR camera (but unfortunately no good tele lense) with me and wanted to take photos. That is easier in a canoe as the guide is the one pushing the boat with a long stick, and other passengers do not need to paddle. After getting a head light and a mosquito shirt (mosquitos were not extremely bad but a cover for the face was nice) we walked down a wooden path through the mangroves and the guide started telling us about the forest and the ecosystem. Whenever he saw an animal, he also showed it to us and told us about it. The canoe tour started in the middle of the forest, and a small canal led out to a lagoon where we watched the sunrise. On the way, we already saw a kingfisher, several herons, and other birds, as well as spiders and cocoons of butterflies. At the lagoons, many more birds were flying over our heads or were sitting in the trees, spoonbills, flamingos, fregatte birds, vultures, and ospreys. Then we were brought to the sleeping grounds of the flamingos where we saw really many of them. It was very quiet and idyllic, just awesome. The tour ended at a different location. We took another wooden path from the edge of the forest through the forest to the other side. During that walk, we saw some insects like cockroaches and a praying mantis. Additionally, our guide showed us what the guardians have done and still do to save the mangroves and even reforest some parts after a catastrophic hurricane. We waited for about 5 minutes at a small lake with many birds, including flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, and herons. From there, we got a small ride on a motorized small vehicle with three wheels, which are typical for this region. On the way, our guide even stopped the vehicle at a point where he knew was a hummingbird nest. Unfortunately, the mother bird was not present but an egg and a fresh hatchling. So cute! We did not see a crocodile or a snake but only birds and spiders. Still, it is worth it even though we hoped to see these animals as well. Sometimes, you need to be lucky :) We often heard motor boards with their loud engines, and then I was very happy about the decision to do the canoe/kayak tour instead. It is a lot more ecological, and you do see a lot more birds. We were also able to get to some parts of the forest that were too shallow for motor boats. Lastly, we also saw needle fishes, puffer fishes, and baby sting rays in the shallow water. Definitely do not do a motor boat tour if you do not want to miss out! Many thanks to our guide and the guardians for offering this amazing tour. It was worth every penny!!!

Incredible experience - definitely worth getting out of the bed before dawn. The group is passionate about the nature reserve, the environment and about conservation. Isaac (who speaks perfect English btw) was genuinely happy every time he spotted a new animal for us. The marsh/mangrove is beyond beautiful. Everything is arranged with the utmost respect for the nature. Highly recommended.

We had a 2 hour kayak tour (there is also an option for a canoe if you don’t want to do the paddling yourself) with Markus who was warm knowledgeable, and his English was great. The environment is magical, completely otherworldly. We saw boa constrictors, lizards, an abundance of beautiful birds and the beady eyes of a small crocodile up close. The finale is the flamingos! A beautiful way to appreciate and incredible environment- highly recommended. Great value and real care for the environment evident.

We had a great kayak tour in Celestún! The price was very affordable - 1,200 pesos per kayak for two people. Our guide (Onésimo) spoke some English - not perfect, but enough to share basic information about the area. He showed us plenty of birds and animals, including flamingos (we visited at the end of February), and led us through a beautiful “tunnel” of mangrove trees. He also told us a bit about the history of the place. This tour is a good option if you’re on a budget. However, if you’re willing to pay more, you might get a guide with better English, deeper historical insights, and a richer experience overall. We chose this one because of our budget, and it was a nice experience for the price.

What an awesome morning! Saw lots of wildlife and really enjoyed kayaking through the Mangroves. Well worth the cost. Efrain was full of knowledge. He even sent us a few pics he took on his nice DSLR with a telephoto lens afterward. His team was good, too. The work everyone involved with this restoration is doing is amazing!

Perfect tour! We did the motorboat tour earlier same day and were not happy: it was very rushed, guide didn’t speak much and we were shown 1 flock of flamingoes and left immediately after. It was completely different experience here: a lovely guide with excellent English and another person as guide-boat driver/rower. The guides were looking for animals, showing us and telling interesting facts about these animals. We saw about 10 different bird species (including 2 beautiful and rare kingfisher species), 3 crocodiles, hawk and many more. As we arrived late, the guide made extra effort for us to see flamingos (as the tide was too high already and they left), so we took a tuc tuc taxi and went to another lake to see them. The price was 900, which I find very reasonable as included our kayak, 2 guides on their own kayak and taxi ride. The tour took a little bit over 2 hours but I believe it can be customised to fit your schedule. 100% recommend. Tips: - come earlier to see flamingos on the river, - take mosquitoe repellent, sunscreen and hat, - if you don’t want rowing take canoe instead (300 pesos extra), - there is free parking which felt safe, - English guide costs same price (on a motorboat tour it was 150 pesos extra), - you will get wet so take a towel and flip flops.

Our english speaking guide Efrain was great! He told us a lot about the flora and fauna of the mangroves and answered all our questions with patience. You could feel his love for nature and guiding us. Thank you very much for this great tour!

We did the canoe tour with Efrain and enjoyed it a lot! Efrain is a flexible, very knowledgeable English speaking guide. And an amazing wildlife spotter as well. He showed us many bird species and a crocodile we would not have spotted without him. Would recommend the peaceful canoe/kayak tour in stead of the motorboat tours for spotting flamingos.

After reading a lot of bad reviews on Celestun and motor boat ride my husband and I decided not to do it. But as we came to Mexico, we researched a little more and we are really into kayaking and we decided to do thr tour anyway...and it was amazing! Our guide Efrain showed us a lot of interesting things and explained a lot. We have seen a lot of wildlife and had a really great time. Definitely recommendable!

We had a great time kayaking in the mangroves with this company. The tour guide was super friendly and had a great knowledge of the ecosystem around the mangroves. We spotted different bird species and a crocodile. The kayaking was fun but be sure to wear full sleeves before going for kayaking. I would highly recommend this company for exploring the mangrove in Celestun.

This place is a true gem for someone who wants to actually learn something while staying in Yucatan. Several types of mangroves, rich wildlife and crocodiles make the tour absolutely amazing. Also note that all the 1 star reviews are about the flamingo tour next door, understandably so, just disregard them when deciding.

We had a great time with our guide Alfredo who showed us a lot of interesting and beautiful plants and animals (crocodiles, birds, spiders) we couldn't have seen by ourselves and gave us a lot of explanations in English about the mangrove and it's importance.

A wonderful tour through the mangroves. Our tour guide Alfredo is extremely well informed about the ecosystem, the animals, the plants and everything in between. The entire tour was in English. This place is run by local families who are extremely passionate about what they do. Certainly would recommend passing if you get the chance. P.S: Even the animals that are currently in the center are rescued animals who are being taken care of.

Great stop while in Celestun. Our guide José is so passionate about all the flora and fauna in this area. We saw many beautiful birds, iguanas, and a croc from afar.

15min walk from town. Lovely walk tour with guide in small groups. English speaking and we learned so much about mangroves and species living around. A must and super price. Don't go to the boat tours for flamingos, do this instead. So much worth it. Can even hold a crocodile! Lovely staff who truly care.

Great place to stop by and learn some nature with family and friends! A guide will walk you thru the park and give you a lot of interest information about the park,animals, and fauna. I forgot to mention that there is crocodiles and snakes that you can see safely!

This is a great place to view the type of animals that live in the area. The staff is very knowledgeable and love to teach about the ecosystems. They also work to rehabilitate injured animals which you can see throughout the walk. Highly recommended for families looking for educational activities.

Great fresh sea food well priced Marissa fresco economico

(Translated by Google) A simple but nice setting with food focused on the sea: fish, shellfish… reasonable prices. If you want to spend a day away from the crowds this might be the right place 😜 (Original) Un cadre simple mais sympa de la nourriture tournée vers la mer : poissons, crevettes coquillages…des prix raisonnables. Si vous souhaitez passer une journée en dehors de la foule ça peut-être le bon être le bon endroit 😜

(Translated by Google) Very delicious food on the beach. (Original) La comida muy rica a pie de playa.

(Translated by Google) You can go there with your eyes closed. It was good, very accessible and the servers ADORABLE. (Original) Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. C’était bon, très accessible et les serveurs ADORABLES.

Few places "ground" you when you're travelling, you feel like you're away when dining "elsewhere", but El Cafecito feels like home, like youre no longer a stranger in a new place. If you're in Celestun and only dine at the beachfront locations, let me just say...WRONG. Walk into town and on the SE part of the town square is an oasis, that makes you feel all good inside, let alone the food being tasty delicious. Theres no rushing around, onlu careful and considerate preparation of your meal. The service is brought to you with a smile and kindness. The space is home and rustic, with charm to spare. We sat and ate in comfort while gazing out at the square, where Celestun truly comes alive with local culture and life. Its great for breakfast and its also great all day, think diner style with Mexican flare, now you're on to it. Love this place, its lovely.

Stopped here for an afternoon coffee. The staff were super nice and accommodating, making us a coffee to go. If you are in Celestún or before you head out to your next destination this place has the coffee you need!

Delicious food and very attentive service! The lady was so kind and motherly. They have air conditioning and fans available, and lots of seats.

A great place to eat out in Celestun! We had breakfast and dinner here. The menu has great Mexican dishes, freshly prepared, and with generous portions. Very attentive service. A real gem.

I liked this place very much. They made a special vegan pasta for me, which they didn’t have in the menu. I went back the next day, and they prepared vegan enchiladas 🌱 (with spinach) even though they were not on the menu. They were delicious. I paid like $95 MXN for them. It is a family owned place, and I loved the service. Yaurit and her husband are doing a great job with this place. The kitchen is clean. I could see it from where I was sitting. That made me trust them and the food I ate. There’s A/C on the inside (you can also sit outside) and WIFI. Prices are ok for a meal. I believe they range between 80 MXN and 130 MXN. I’d definitely go back.

By far the best restaurant for breakfast and dinner in Celestun, we tried them all. Wonderful homemade food prepared by a lovely Mexican family. Everything on the menu is delicious!

A charming coffee shop in the HEART of a real Mexican Village. Prices are excellent but what makes this place special is the FAMILY atmosphete. And the homemade everything!!

Nice restaurant with beautiful view. The dishes are well presented with nice taste. The view is incredible, with a beach view. The only inconvenient is the Flys that are a bit everywhere and in numbers... nit very great. Hope you guys can resolve that.

Went here for a birthday lunch and loved it! The lobster carpaccio and blue crab ceviche were amazing, and the view overlooking the beach was perfect. The staff were attentive and friendly. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing on lounge chairs with smoothies—highly recommend this place!

Beautiful beach restaurant 10 meters from the sea, we had our lunch and enjoyed the day here. Friendly staff and good service with moderate prices and live music. Definitely we will return. Recommend! 😋

**La Palapa in Celestún 🌮🐝** La Palapa is one of the few dining options in Celestún, but it didn’t quite live up to the hype. 😕 We were asked for a minimum fee just to take a seat, which felt rather exclusionary and a bit off-putting. We tried the *Taco Baja*, which had great flavor and featured hand-made tortillas—a nice touch. However, the overall experience didn’t justify the price. 🥺 A significant downside was the abundance of flies and dragonflies, making it nearly impossible to enjoy our meal. 🐝🍽️ My advice? Enjoy the flamingo tour, grab a taco at La Palapa, and then head to the public beach to relax. 🦩🌊 It’s a better way to spend your time in Celestún.

Great beach views, fabulous food and excellent service!

I ordered the octopus which I really enjoyed. It’s a seafood restaurant and everyone else’s dishes looked good too. Although the food was good, the atmosphere and view of the sunset was what really makes it an enjoyable evening. It should be noted that they do close early, around 6.30.

We came to the explore the beach and decided to have a lunch. We dropped in to this restaurant just because it was right on the beach and had decent reviews. We took a table with ocean view. No one told us any conditions on how much to order or how long we could occupy the table. The waiter came shortly and brought the menu. We ordered an octopus and shrimps, also chaya drink. The food arrived shortly. The food was fresh and tasty. The portion was not huge, but sufficient. I lacked some salad in the side to my octopus but otherwise it tasted well. The drink was fine. We paid around 550 pesos for everything. The price might seem a bit too high, but overall the atmosphere in the place was very pleasant: great view, comfortable furniture, tasty fresh food, live music. I truly enjoyed the place. The service was fast and polite. The place had tables both inside and outside. A decent and clean toilet was also available. Overall positive experience.