Celestun Special Biosphere Reserve is a 146,000-acre park located at the north-western tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in the village of Celestun. About 90 km / 55 miles from Merida, Celestun is a combination of coastal scrub, estuary, and mangrove, which together provides an excellent habitat for wildlife of many sorts. Celestun means "painted stone" in the Mayan language.
Celestun is probably best known for its Flamingos however it is also host to over 300 other species of birds, including the endemic Yucatan Wren, Mexican Sheartail, and Black-throated Bobwhite. In addition to birds, Celestun houses many species of reptiles, including 2 crocodile species: Morelet's and American, 4 sea turtles: Hawksbill, Green, Loggerhead, and Leatherback, iguanas, land turtles, and Boa Constrictors.
At the ocean you will find extensive gorgeous beaches full of coconut trees, with calm and beautiful seas… the beauty of this place is truly a gift.
