CCelestun is a town in Yucatan, Mexico. It is mostly a fishing town, with a 19th century lighthouse and an abandoned historic Hacienda. Besides fishing Celestun also produces salt. Tourism is also making up an increasing portion of the town’s economy, as the community boasts many kilometers of sand beaches and abundant wildlife. Surrounding the town is the 147, 500-acre the “Celestun Biosphere Reserve”, a wetland reserve that is the winter home to vast flocks of flamingos, as well as many herons and other bird species. In addition, approximately 300 species of birds pass through on migration, or live there. Celestun’s ecosystem is unique because of a combination of fresh water from the estuary and salt water from Gulf of Mexico. The reserve also boasts two types of pelicans. Celestun is also known as a hatching ground for endangered sea turtles.
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