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A fantastic range of nature and cultural excursions are available at the Eco Paraiso Xixim. These tours will show guests the highlights of this fascinating area. Note that a minimum of 2 people are required to operate a tour.
| All tours are half day unless shown otherwise. Minimum of 2 people required. | |
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| CELESTÚN INLET, CANBALÁM AND PETRIFIED FOREST | Site of extraordinary natural beauty where one can see the famous pink flamingos, Canbalán, the petrified forest and the magnificent mangroves.
Includes boat, guide, snack, towels and binoculars. US$70 per person |
| CELESTÚN INLET | Find yourself immersed in an extraordinary ecosystem that survives out of a perfect equilibrium between microorganisms and seashells, birds and plants, sky and water, breeze and sun. Discover some of the over 300 species of birds amongst them the beautiful and unforgettable flamingos. Includes boat, guide, snack, towels and binoculars. US$55 per person |
| MOONLIGHT SAFARI | Follow the lead of our professional guide on this nighttime adventure to explore the mangroves in search of crocodiles and other elusive animals that sleep during the day and hunt at night. Includes boat and guide. US$65 per person |
| OFF SHORE FISHING | The emerald green Gulf of Mexico contains abundant plankton, thus making it possible to catch fish in shallow waters. With fishing rod and hook, technique still used by Celestun fishermen, fish snappers, groupers, sea trouts, barracudas or palomets. Your effort will be rewarded with a delicious ceviche. Includes boat, gear, guide and ceviche. US$50 per person |
| EL PALMAR LIGHTHOUSE AND SALT FLATS | Salt is very much appreciated by the whole world, but in the time of the Maya it was as valuable as gold. El Palmar lighthouse, which serves as guidance for ships and fishermen, offers you the most stunning views over wetlands, hummocks and the Gulf of Mexico with its spectacular sunsets. Includes guide, binoculars, snack. US$25 per person |
| CELESTÚN AND REAL DE SALINAS | On this tour you will learn more about the Celestun inhabitants. In Real de Salinas, the ghost town, see the luxuries of former 19th century hacenderos and recall an important chapter of Celestun’s history. Includes guide, binoculars, snack. US$20 per person |
| BICYCLE TOUR | Enjoy the entertaining bike-ride through the different ecosystems of the coastal dune, such as the salt flats and swamps. Get to know more about the ecology, economy and history of the Special Biosphere Reserve of Celestún. Includes guide, binoculars, bicycle. US$15 per person |
| BIRDS OF CHUNCHUCMIL | Be ready before sunrise to go hunting, with binoculars and cameras, for the more than 400 bird species that live in this region. This tour is a must for birdwatchers. Includes transportation, snack and gear. US$30 per person |
| BIRDS OF XIXIM | You don´t have to leave the premises of the hotel to be able to watch birds.
Ornithological guides have sighted more than 260 bird species within the whereabouts of the hotel, 6 of them are endemic. A simple beach walk or a stroll through the interpretative paths will show you this fascinating creation. Includes guide and binoculars. US$15 per person) |
| KAYAC AT LAS SALINAS | The tour begins on the swamps and calm waters of Cholul saltworks. Once on board the kayaks, we will row towards the mangroves´ shore where different shorebirds like herons or cormorants, among others try to find food. Includes transportation, snack and guide. US$30 per person |
| HUMMOCKS AND SALT FLATS | There are only three places in the world where hummocks exist and one of them is the Yucatan Peninsula. These are islands of exuberant tropical forest irrigated by a fresh water spring. You will encounter the most diverse flora and fauna in its surroundings. Accompany our guide in this exciting discovery of the salt flats and get to know the mayan techniques for salt collection, probably we will encounter the elusive spider monkeys moving around the tree tops. Includes transportation, entrance, snack and guide. US$30 per person |
| BIRDS OF CELESTUN (full day) | If you are an advanced ornithologist, you cannot miss this tour! You will have the opportunity of watching birds of the jungle around Chunchucmil as well as water birds that inhabit the Celestun inlet. After this long journey you may check your bird list with your expert guide enjoying the exquisite seafood from a Celestun restaurant. Includes transportation, boat, entrances, guide, snack, towels, binoculars and lunch. US$120 per person |
| HACIENDAS AND CENOTE (full day) | Visit the haciendas close to Celestun that used to produce sisal and admire this proud architectural heritage that gave us Yucatan’s “green gold”. Includes transportation, entrance, guide, lunch. US$100 per person |
| OXKINTOK, CALCEHTOK CAVES AND CENOTE (full day) | Oxkintok is an architectural gem which preceded the Puuc style. Imposing Calcehtok Caves served as shelter for the Mayan people during the ‘Caste War’. After our expedition, there is nothing more refreshing than a plunge into one of the many beautiful Cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula. Includes transportation, entrance, guide, lunch. US$100 per person |
| UXMAL AND KABAH (full day) | Judging from the number of existing buildings and its grand architectural beauty, these two cities played a leading role in the late classic period. Includes transportation, entrance, guide, lunch. US$125 per person |
| DZIBILCHALTÚN AND MÉRIDA (full day) | Dzibilchaltún was a very important salt-trading Mayan city, it is proof of the magnificence and persistence of the Mayan people. Merida, known as the “White City”, is the enchanting colonial capital of Yucatan. Includes transportation, entrance, guide, lunch. US$100 per person |
| Note that prices are approximate and subject to change | |
