A little-known beach tourists
Celestun, 1h30 of road from Merida, is a small picturesque fishing village on the Gulf of Mexico, located in a listed Nature Park area.
Its beaches stretch for several kilometers. The beach facing the camping Cabañas Camping Ria is rather commonplace. But that which is close to the village to linger: white sand, emerald water color, transparent and warm.
These beaches are not the most beautiful of Mexico in comparison to those of the Quintana Roo region (Tulum, Isla Mujeres).
But its near pristine tourists and one can see the fishing boats on the sand. If you like solitude …
The attraction of Celestun is its pretty authentic village, a tranquil, typical Mexican village still disfigured by the tourist establishments. Besides, after 20:00, the village is almost dead. But it is especially the biosphere Ria need to go to watch thousands of flamingos making a boat trip to admire the impressive diversity of waterfowl …
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How to get there ?
Landing the international airport of Merida, then rent a car (an hour and a half drive). Leaving south of Merida in the direction of Uman, follow the signs for Kinchil then Celestun.
You can take a bus leaving from the bus station in the center of Merida (the trip takes about two hours).
