The Yucatecan fishing village of Celestún is admired for its nature preserves, but there’s more to the town than its iconic pink flamingos. A slideshow:
Iconic Celestún pink flamingos. Photo: File
A visit to the Ria Celestún Biosphere Reserve. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Boardwalk passing through Cambay Spring, Celestún. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Walking along a nature trail in Celestún. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Pelicans rest in Celestún’s harbor. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Celestún’s colorful downtown area has charming restaurants, artisans and galleries. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
This side of the Yucatán Peninsula faces west, making this view possible. Photo: File
Protected nature reserves attract eco-tourists to Celestún year-round. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Hotel Gutiérrez, Celestún. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
A path leads from restaurants to the beach.
The beaches in Celestún attract visitors from all over the country, and beyond.
Beaches are exceptionally beautiful in Celestún. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Bathers enjoy the beach in Celestún. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Downtown Celestún is quaint and colorful. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
Local fisherman pulling in their nets in Celestún. Photo: Lee Steele / Yucatán Magazine
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