If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula, San Crisanto might be the perfect destination for you. San Crisanto is a small fishing village that offers a semi-virgin beach, a mangrove forest, and a salt mine, among other attractions.
Boasting one of the cleanest beaches in Yucatan, where you can swim, sunbathe, walk, or simply admire the beauty. The beach is also known for its spectacular sunsets, as the sea moves back and forms a large sandbar that extends more than 300 meters along the coast.
One of the must-do activities in San Crisanto is to take a boat tour through the mangroves, which are also called the “Venetian Yucatan” because of their beauty and diversity. Along the way, you can see different species of birds, fish, turtles, and even some small swamp lizards. The tour ends at a freshwater spring called Dzonot-Tzik, where you can swim and relax.
Another attraction of San Crisanto is its salt mine, which is a traditional activity inherited from the Maya ancestors. You can visit the salt ponds, which have a pink hue due to the microorganisms that live there. You can also learn about the process of extraction, cultivation, drying, and collection of salt from the local workers.
The restaurants of San Crisanto, focus on fresh seafood and coconut products. You can try dishes such as ceviche, fried fish, coconut shrimp, and coconut ice cream. There are also several shops, markets, and places to buy drinks in this charming town.
