Xcaret Park is a unique place in the Mayan Riviera, it has more than 50 attractions surrounded by rivers, jungle, cenotes, beaches, and a beautiful view of our Caribbean Sea. It is located in the state of Quintana Roo, 5 kilometers from Playa del Carmen.
Xcaret means “Caleta” (Cove) and it was named by the ancient Mayans due to the inlets of sea water that penetrated the land, making it the most important theme park in the city thanks to its location and appeal.
In Xcaret you can swim through the underground rivers or in the natural pools that have formed on the beach bank, you can also snorkel in the cove and explore the marine world.
Places to visit?
A place where memories and hundreds of stories are reborn, here you will find the “Puente al Paraíso” (Bridge to Paradise) cemetery a particular sanctuary of 365 recreations of tombs representing the 365 days of the year, located on seven levels, as seven days of the week and on the way to the top 52 steps representing the 52 weeks of the year, a whole Mayan transcendence embodied in a magical village.
Here you will find archaeological remains, the chapel of St. Francis of Assisi, the Crypt of The Sighs; an ideal space for spirituality and rebirth.
Aviary
Xcaret also has its aviary, where you can admire different species of birds and also know about its guacamayas conservation program, an initiative of the park that consists of the reproduction of Macaws and then release them throughout Mexico and thus repopulate cities where these colorful birds no longer had life.
The Xcaret aquarium is one of the most complete, you can find different species of fish, turtles, and even swim with dolphins and sharks. In addition, you will be able to know the reefs and cenotes that are located in the park.
In the meantime, during your tour, you can also enjoy pre-Hispanic dances and a show of papantla flyers shows with horses and the presentation of Xcaret Mexico Spectacular, where music and folklore intertwine to make you feel the depths of Mexico, its culture.These are some of the many activities you can do on your visit to Xcaret, where you will not only come across the magic of a town but with nature that radiates culture and tradition, a national rooting that makes Mexico one of the most amazing countries to visit.
The Xcaret aquarium is one of the most complete, you can find different species of fish, turtles, and even swim with dolphins and sharks. In addition, you will be able to know the reefs and cenotes that are located in the park.
In the meantime, during your tour, you can also enjoy pre-Hispanic dances and a show of papantla flyers shows with horses and the presentation of Xcaret Mexico Spectacular, where music and folklore intertwine to make you feel the depths of Mexico, its culture.
These are some of the many activities you can do on your visit to Xcaret, where you will not only come across the magic of a town but with nature that radiates culture and tradition, a national rooting that makes Mexico one of the most amazing countries to visit.
