Top Merida Nature and Wildlife Tours

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.

Discover a biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida with an experienced guide. Enjoy the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to visit local restaurants, beach-side bars and the town square. Soak up the sun on the beach and take in views of the Gulf of Mexico. Watch for wildlife on a scenic sunset boat ride along the coast, then pause for dinner in a nearby restaurant before returning to Mérida.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

Visit the Celestun Biospehere Reserve on a full-day tour in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with a bilingual guide. After convenient hotel pickup, witness the many species of birds that call the park home. Enrich your experience of this fascinating region by learning about the Yucatán’s rich environment and abundant wildlife on a boat ride. Experience the Petenes mangroves.    

Combine visits to three cenotes on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Merida airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

The place we will visit is the hábitat of a large number of migratory birds and residentes with a huge extensión of Mangroves that are refuge and the place of feeding os flamencos, ducks, pelícanos, between many others, also you will enjoy having a hundred percent contact with nature

We will transfer you in a private transportation with all the comforts to Celestun Biosphere Reserve. In this amazing place coexist the most exotic species of the local geography and you will have the opportunity to admire and learn about the different types of birds that live in this National Park, specially the ¨Pink Flamingo¨ the deepest pink in the world. You will be very close to the Flamingos, so you could take the most amazing photographs you can imagine and if you are lucky you will appreciate the courtship of this species and enjoy a wonderful show with its peculiar low flights. You will also learn about the mangroves and will go through a beautiful and unique mangrove tunnel where you will discover a spring water between the mangroves. At the end, we will take you to the beautiful beach of Celestun to enjoy delicious snacks and beverages where you can spend some time and take a dip in the beach if you wish.

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.

Enjoy a day out in nature on this private day tour from Merida to the Celestun Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by an expert guide, drive to the biosphere and board a boat for a ride through the mangrove forests. Look for a wide variety of flora and fauna during the ride, including the pink flamingoes the park is famous for. Afterward, enjoy some free time to have lunch on the beach or take a swim before heading back to Merida.

Discover Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas, virgin beaches characterized by the diversity of flora and fauna and for their beautiful landscapes considered as part of the main tourist attractions in Yucatan.

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.

Visit the best of Merida in one day, its pre-Hispanic history, its nature, enjoy delicious Yucatecan food, and get to know one of the most beautiful magical towns in Mexico.

This tour is unique, since 3 destinations are visited, combining archeology, nature and culture in just one day.

In this experience you will be able to get in touch with nature when sailing in kayaks through mangroves and salt water channels. You will be surrounded by exuberant vegetation and fauna until you reach the water hole where you can take a break, cool off in its crystal clear waters and practice snorkeling. Additionally, you can visit one of the Magical Towns of Yucatán-: Sisal, whose streets and history will make you fall in love.

Discover Mexico and fall in love with its Magical Towns (Pueblos Magicos). Our destinations will enchant you, the beauty of its natural landscapes, the perfect combination between the pre-Hispanic and Colonial past. Learn about ancient civilizations, whose essence remains to this day. Get to know the work of artisans, whose mastery passes from generation to generation. During the tour, visit the iconic and exclusive Cenote Chichikan, full of unique experiences that transport you to the past and dazzle your senses.

This is a journey full of adventure, nature and history. You will have an approach with the history of an ancient town and its legacy, as you will witness its vestiges and its living culture still present today.

◆ The Pyramid of the Chichen Itza ruins was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and the 2007 New World Wonders, and is a staple spot for tourists from all over the world. An English guide will explain the ruins! ◆ The Cenote Equill has attractive vine curtains that flow from the ceiling. There is no doubt that you will be able to take photogenic photos [Included] Lunch, 1 bottle of water [Not included] Entrance fee for each visit Ikil Cenote: Locker fee ($3 USD) Life jacket (about $2 USD) Drinks at lunch, tips [Tour Notes] At Cenote, you can swim after removing makeup and sunscreen. Only the folding stroller can be brought into the car. It is forbidden to bring large backpacks into the ruins. Bringing a video camera to the ruins costs 45 pesos. When a child swims, please be sure to bring a guardian with you and keep a close watch on your child.

Escape the city and get acquainted with Merida’s rural cenotes on a private 12-hour tour of Homún. Take a tour of colonial Homún, full of quaint churches and plazas, before you swim in the crystal clear water of three distinctive cenotes, distinguished by limestone formations and different water colors. A buffet lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Merida are included.

Rio Lagartos & Las Coloradas are the beautiful natural places in yucatan, they transmit tranquility, wonderful places.

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.

This tour is a really good experience for the children because they can be in real touch with farm animals. They are also able to feed them and once the tour is over, they have the chance to ride a pony. In AvenTOURa Merida, we do know the importance of the children and that is why we have opened the Farm Experience. Kids are able to learn and play with animals

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.