Top Merida Eco Tours

Take a day trip to see the flamingoes of Celestun National Park. A private driver brings you from Merida to Celestun National Park, where you will enjoy a relaxing and educational boat ride through the mangroves and sandbars inside the nature preserve. In addition to the flamingoes the park is famous for, look for pelicans, herons, albatrosses, flamingos and other species. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant and take a quick swim before heading back to Merida.

Honey and coconut are the perfect combination! Learn about honey production in Sinanché and visit the mangroves by boat in San Crisanto. Refresh yourself in a freshwater reserve and try the famous Huevos Motuleños in a local market. Finish the day under the palm trees by the sea.

It is believed that the Mayan culture emerged just over 3,000 years ago in the region known as Mesoamerica, and that it encompassed some areas of present-day South America as well as the states of Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatan in Mexico. The Maya possessed extraordinary mathematical and astronomical knowledge that today continues to amaze the world for its precision. They also had great skills for the pictorial arts, sculpture, hunting and agriculture.

Celestún is located 95km from the city of Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula. The biggest attraction that attracts people is the biosphere reserve (600 m2), which is considered to be the most beautiful natural area in Yucatan, and the flamingos that live there . Whether you are an adventurer, want to enjoy the wilderness of nature without a single electric wire, or take a boat through the mangrove canals to meet flamingos and wildlife? * Caution * For safety reasons, children must be 4 years old or older. Parents are advised to keep an eye on the children participating.

For adventure lovers: ride a bike to the amazing Cenote Xooch, where you'll have the cenote all to yourself to swim in. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house and stop in Izamal to discover this beautiful yellow town.

Set sail in search of the the tarpon and the seabass. Take a sportfishing tour with Pedro, enjoy a ceviche at sea, stroll around San Felipe and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Discover the fascinating Mayan culture and history in this tour from Merida. Visit Ek Balam to explore the Mesoamerican agricultural system, swim in an amazing cenote, and discover the archaeological site of Ek Balam. Enjoy the perfect balance of culture and nature with this full-day ecotour.

Discover the richness of the Mayan communities by visiting the community of Ek Balam. Learn how to weave a hammock, sew, and prepare tortillas by hand. Discover the impressive X'Canché Cenote and the archaeological site of Ek Balam.

Discover the great landscapes of Yucatan's east coast. Navigate through natural areas, walk through mangrove trails and sail in search of crocodiles on this thrilling day tour.

For adventure lovers! Travel to the south of Yucatan, start the day by visiting the remote community of San Agustin, get to know their way of life and interact with locals. Then, live an adventure in the incredible Grutas Chocantes in Tekax.

Visit the beautiful Cancunito beach and the pink lagoons of Las Coloradas at sunset. Then, embark on a night tour of the Ría La Lagartos Biosphere Reserve to spot crocodiles and other marine life.

Spend the day communing with nature at Celestun National Park. After pickup at your hotel, drive 60 miles (96 kilometers) to the park, where you will board a boat and cruise through the mangrove forests to the Island of Birds. The stars of the park are the pink flamingos, but it's also home to white-tail deer, armadillos, crocodiles, ocelots, wild turkeys, ducks, and many more species of animals. Enjoy a buffet lunch before heading back to Merida.

One of the most unique landscapes in Mexico, Rio Lagartas is a tropical paradise. Board a boat for an on-the-water exploration of this picturesque nature preserve. Observe animals in their natural habitat, see flocks of pink flamingoes that call the area home, and view the famous pink salt mines of Las Coloradas. The tour includes lunch and you can also try out an ancient Mayan mud bath ritual.