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.
A visit to the Ria Celestún Biosphere Reserve.
Boardwalk passing through Cambay Spring, Celestún.
Walking along a nature trail in Celestún.
Pelicans rest in Celestún’s harbor.
Celestún’s colorful downtown area has charming restaurants, artisans and galleries.
This side of the Yucatán Peninsula faces west, making this view possible.
Protected nature reserves attract eco-tourists to Celestún year-round.
Hotel Gutiérrez, Celestún
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.
Bathers enjoy the beach in Celestún.
Downtown Celestún is quaint and colorful.
Local fisherman pulling in their nets in Celestún.
