Top Merida Nature and Wildlife Tours

We will depart from downtown Mérida and head to the Celestún Biosphere, a multicolored paradise full of wildlife, mangroves, and fresh water springs. Once there, we will take a guided boat tour through the estuary, with the main goal of seeing the flamingos in their natural habitat. Along the way, we will spot various bird species, as well as possibly crocodiles and other wild animals. After the biosphere visit, we will drive to Celestún Beach, just 20 minutes away, where we will enjoy local cuisine and the amenities of the beach club. The rest of the afternoon will be spent relaxing and enjoying the day on this beautiful Yucatán coast.

Discover the archaeological areas of Uxmal and Kabah with a full tour accompanied by a certified guide. Walk through structures that highlight the Puuc style of the area and keep mysteries and legends. Marvel at the Puuc style. Admission to the archaeological areas is not included. Visit the Chocolate Museum (Choco Story). Learn about the ancient history of cocoa, from its origins, distribution and uses around the world, to ancient Mayan methods of preparation. Walk through the museum and visit the botanical gardens with cocoa trees. Complement your visit with a tour of the animal shelter, where you can admire endemic wildlife rescued. Admission to the museum is already included. This tour lasts 10 hours (8am to 6pm). This tour takes place in both languages in the same van (Spanish and English).

This experience goes far beyond a regular beach day — it offers a complete adventure in one of Yucatán’s most charming Pueblos Mágicos. Travelers will enjoy exclusive access to a beach club right on the shoreline, with free time to relax, swim, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Sisal. What makes this tour truly unique is the combination of culture, nature, and local exploration: Moto-taxi ride through the town and along the pier Flamingo spotting and wildlife observation in the natural reserve Guided visit through the historic Pueblo Mágico of Sisal Visit to a local cenote before returning to the beach club Bilingual guide included for a deeper understanding of the area With authentic local transportation, wildlife encounters, cultural insight, and oceanfront relaxation, this tour provides an immersive experience that most travelers never get to see. Discover the real Sisal — a blend of nature, culture, and genuine Yucatán charm.

This tour already includes all the tickets and payment of taxes. Explore one of the most beautiful landscapes offered by the Yucatan Peninsula. We take a walk in the company of a certified guide through the paths through the pink pools, including access to the viewpoint. Later we will visit Cancunito beach which is an impressive unspoilt beach described by many as one of the most beautiful in Yucatan. Then you will get to know the Natural Park of the Río Lagartos Reserve through the boat tour, this area is inhabited by beautiful flamingos, crocodiles, eagles, seagulls and many other species of the region. You will visit an amazing beach to exfoliate your skin with clay. At the end of the boat ride, it is time to relax and prepare for a delicious culinary experience, unique in Rio Lagartos in the Maleconcito restaurant. The tour lasts 13 hours (7am to 8pm). The tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

All the cenotes we visit are surrounded by native flora and fauna, all 4 have stairs to access safely, they are uncrowded cenotes so you can enjoy the tranquility, you can swim in all the cenotes with the use of vest that is mandatory in most and is already included in the cost of the tour. The only cenote that allows swimming without a vest is the Cenote Pool Uinic. We also include snorkeling scopes. To reach each of the cenotes the van is used, it is advisable to be dressed in swimming clothes and a separate towel. The typical food provided is very rich and varied (there are vegetarian options). The tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm). The tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

Discover the beauty of the mangroves through an ecotourism tour that is divided into three parts: The first is to go into the mangrove area aboard a motorcycle taxi (traditional transport of the region) where you can observe wildlife and some birds. The swamp is then introduced to a shawl (boat) or kayak, to observe birds endemic to the region and also pink flamingos. Finally, visit the “Eye of Carbonera Water” so you can enjoy the water of the coastal spring. During the tour we provide natural water and delicious seasonal fruit. Marvel at the visit to the beach of this beautiful magical village of Sisal where you have 3 hours free to eat, swim and tour the surrounding area. The guide recommends places to eat. This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm). This tour takes place in both languages in the same van (Spanish and English).

Birdwatching includes binoculars for close-up viewing. The best season to see many flamingos in Celestún is between December and March; the rest of the months there are few, however, other types of local birds can be observed. Discover this incredible reserve of mangroves on board a boat, which has a capacity for up to 8 people, visit: 1. Bird Island is the resting area of a wide variety of local and migratory birds. 2. The union of the sea with the estuary. 3. Horseshoe Ruins. 4. Sighting area of pink flamingos. 5. We went through a mangrove tunnel. 6. Mayan bath with clay. The boat tour takes a maximum of 2 hours. Enjoy eating at a beachfront restaurant where you can also relax and swim. Celestun is the most beautiful beach in the state with crystal clear waters all year round. This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm). This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

This tour already includes all the tickets and a buffet meal with drink. First we visit the Suytun Cenote, which is an underground cave surrounded by stalactites with shallow water, so you can see the fish easily, its natural vault has holes through which the sunlight enters creating a spectacular landscape ideal for taking the best photographs. Afterwards we moved to Oxman Cenote, one of the most recognized and popular cenotes in Valladolid for its beauty, spectacular crystal clear waters and nature. We finish with a guided tour in the magical village of Valladolid, some of the nearby buildings we visited are the Municipal Palace, the old convent of San Bernardino de Siena and the Parish Church of San Servacio. This tour lasts 12 hours (7am to 7pm). This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

Explore the stunning northern coast of Yucatán on this full-day tour that combines nature, culture, and beach relaxation. Begin with a boat ride to Isla Columpio, an ecological reserve where you can swim in natural water holes and observe diverse wildlife. Next, visit Puerto Progreso for a stroll along the world's longest pier, and enjoy local art and cuisine. Finally, unwind at the tranquil Playa Chuburná, known for its soft sands and crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and relaxation. - Full-day tour includes round-trip transportation from Mérida - Explore Isla Columpio’s natural water holes and wildlife - Visit Puerto Progreso for culture and seaside charm - Relax at the serene Playa Chuburná with swimming opportunities

Our adventure begins with an exciting boat ride through the reserve. Here, you will witness an impressive array of birds, including the majestic pink flamingos that congregate in large groups. With any luck, you can spot crocodiles in their natural habitat, an experience that will leave you breathless. In addition, we will discover together a water eye in the middle of the mangrove, a spring of fresh water that springs from the earth completely naturally. To complete this incredible experience, we will take you to an exquisite local restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious lunch with a view of the sea. You will have time to relax or even take a refreshing dip. It's the perfect way to end a day full of discovery. An adventure that will connect you to nature and that you do not want to miss!

Shared service tour. Duration of tour 9 hr. We will pick you up at your hotel to start our tour and enjoy this day in Celestun. Celestun is a fishing village located west of Merida, about an hour away. It is located within the natural reserve catalogued as the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve, feeding ground of the pink flamingo that is found in abundance in some months of the year within the estuary that runs parallel to the sea of the Gulf of Mexico. The richness of the recovered mangroves makes this reserve a unique and special place, and you can also delight yourself with its delicious local gastronomy. At the end of the tour we will return to the city of Merida.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.

Let yourself be surprised by one of the most unrealistic landscapes in Mexico, where the water is painted pink and nature is shown in its purest Your experience begins in Las Coloradas, a place that looks like another planet. Here you will discover the famous pink lagoons, whose intense tones contrast with the sky and create a perfect setting for photos Afterwards, you will enter Rio Lagartos, a nature reserve where you will sail between mangroves and canals surrounded by wildlife, watching flamingos, exotic birds and, if nature permits, crocodiles in their natural habitat. One of the most special moments will be the traditional Mayan Bath, where you will cover your skin with mineral-rich clay with purifying properties. To close the day, you will arrive at an unspoilt beach with crystal clear waters, where you can relax and enjoy a local meal prepared with fresh ingredients. This is not just a tour... it is an authentic connection with nature and the essence of the Mexican Caribbean.

All tickets are already included in this tour. Discover the archaeological site of Oxkintok in the company of a certified guide, is one of the oldest Mayan settlements on the Puuc route and was the longest occupied area in the history of Mayan Culture. Marvel at the Mucuyché hacienda where you can recreate its fantastic history through a guided tour, where you will relive the passage of one of the most prosperous haciendas in Yucatán during the Henequenian era, plus swim in the majesty of the cenotes “Carlota” and “Mayan Blue”. Wrap yourself in nature and live an experience in total harmony. To move from one cenote to another, you must cross the canal, either by a fun swim, or on foot from our stone path; both ways you can enjoy the tranquility, natural beauty and cool atmosphere of the canal. This tour lasts 9 hours (8am to 5pm). This tour takes place in both languages (Spanish and English).

Enjoy the Yucatan's top sights in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Maya, then head to a local cenote for a swim. End your day at Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to flamingos.

Explore Merida like never before on a guided bike tour that combines history, culture and some of the city’s most representative cityscapes. Accompanied by a certified local guide, you’ll walk through charming colonial streets, discover landmarks of the Historic Center, and learn about the city’s urban transformation as you pedal through modern spaces like the Gran Parque La Plancha. Throughout the experience, you will enjoy stops for photographs in key parts of the city, including the majestic Paseo de Montejo Avenue, where you can admire its elegant historic mansions and capture unforgettable images in front of the iconic Monument to the Homeland. Perfect for travelers who want to know Merida authentically, actively and sustainably, this tour offers a unique way to connect with the city while enjoying its contrasts between tradition and modernity. Book now and live Merida from another perspective!

In short: this tour is for those who seek not just to visit the Yucatán, but to feel it—through history, nature, and the living heartbeat of Mayan tradition.

Discover the natural beauty of Yucatán with our tour, where you will know the three types of cenotes that exist in the peninsula: open, semi-open and closed. In addition, we will visit the charming magical village of Izamal. Cenotes to Visit : Rattle: Type closed inside a grotto. Chacsinkín : Semi-open, with 10 meters vault and crystal blue water. Xooch : Semi-open, with turquoise green waters and stalactites. Pool Cocom : Open, with easy access and exclusive lift. Lunch : Time to change and enjoy the dish of your choice. Visit Izamal : Explore the magical village and its historical sites, you will have 20 minutes of guided tour and 40 minutes of free time. Book your place now and discover the magic of Yucatan!

Join us on this journey that will take you through the history, culture and nature of Yucatan in a day full of exciting discoveries. Get ready to live an experience that will leave you amazed every step of the way!

This Mayan Culture adventure will take us to the Ruins of Uxmal, this site has multiple structures that have been well preserved. You can even climb some structures. Our guide will take us back in history with a guided tour and then free time to keep exploring and taking photos Our next stop will be at the Kabah Ruins, our guide will teach us about the reasoning the Mayans had when they were building everything among other interesting facts. There is also free time and guided time! Now it's time to enjoy a 3 course meal at a Mexican restaurant! It's time to move on to the last stop To finish the adventure, we'll visit an Artisanal Mayan Chocolate Factory, here authentic mayan people will teach us the ways to create chocolate. There will be a tasting and also a Mayan Ceremony!

A unique oceanfront experience you won’t find anywhere else This tour of Agua Azul Island takes travelers to a hidden and magical spot on the Yucatan coast, where the crystal clear sea and swings inside the water create the perfect setting to relax and capture unforgettable photos. After visiting the island, continue to the beautiful Puerto de Progreso, where you can enjoy exceptional cuisine in fresh seafood, ideal to close the day with a culinary experience that will leave everyone completely satisfied.

Explore a one-of-a-kind landscape at the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas in Río Lagartos, a perfect spot for an unforgettable photo session. Afterwards, we will head to a pristine beach called Cancunito, where you can relax and enjoy complete tranquility. We will then take a boat ride to admire the area’s stunning landscapes, vibrant colors, and rich flora and fauna. To finish the experience, we will enjoy lunch at one of the most welcoming and highly recommended restaurants in Río Lagartos.

Discover the natural beauty of Yucatán on this unforgettable adventure to the stunning Santa Bárbara cenotes. Located in the heart of the jungle, this ecological park is home to some of the region’s most beautiful underground freshwater pools. During this experience, you will visit four different cenotes, each with unique formations and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and exploring. Surrounded by lush vegetation and peaceful landscapes, these sacred sinkholes were once considered gateways to the Mayan underworld. Relax, swim, and connect with nature as you explore these incredible natural wonders. The tour includes comfortable round-trip transportation, a certified guide who will share insights about the region and its culture, and the necessary equipment to enjoy the cenotes safely. This experience is perfect for travelers looking to combine adventure, nature, and authentic Yucatán landscapes in one memorable day.