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Water Activities
- Xcaret Riviera Maya
Exploring the Cancun reefs and underground rivers is
part of the Xcaret experience. Xcaret offers diving
and snorkeling tours to the barrier reef (second
largest in the world) extending only a few feet from
shore. The ecotour varies depending on the level of
experience and includes a class for those who are
going under for the first time. Snuba Diving is a
new sport that combines diving technology with the
freedom of snorkeling. And Sea Trek is the ideal
alternative for those who don’t know how to swim. By
simply walking along the ocean floor in a bathing
suit and helmet, one can visit the closest reefs
accompanied by yellow and silver-colored shoals of
French grunt fish. Now just choose your eco tour in
Xcaret...
Snorkeling Tour -
Bay Snuba -
Reef Snuba -
Sea Trek -
Underground Rivers
- Lagoon -
Beach -
Natural Inlets
Snorkeling Tour
You'll discover the marvels of the coral reefs.
Awaken your adventurous spirit and open up your
senses to the wonderful coral gardens of the Mexican
Caribbean which you can find in the Xcaret
Snorkeling Tour.
Let our expert snorkel guides make your dreams come
true! Float in the warm and crystal clear waters of
the Caribbean Sea with a myriad of colorful fish
swimming right under you.
The Tropical Snorkeling Tour will take you to one of
the best places for this activity, only 15 minutes
by boat from the Xcaret Park. From there, you will
swim and find the exotic kaleidoscope of the flora
and fauna of the coral reef.
The simple instructions of our guides will allow
both, experts and beginners in snorkeling to have a
fun and safe experience. You will be led to discover
beautiful tropical fish species, corals, star fish
and sea cucumbers among other wonders in the
surrounding waters.
With a bit of luck, during your Snorkeling Tour you
will find a marine turtle in route to its new home
for the season. Only remember you are a guest in
this underwater kingdom, treat it with respect and
care so that future generations may also enjoy it.
Riviera Maya Snorkeling
The best snorkeling tour in Riviera Maya
Snorkeling Tour Schedules:
Summer:
10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00
p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Winter:
10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00
p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Prices: $ 34.00 USD - Only the Trip: $27.00 USD
Depth: 5 meters (about 16.5 feet)
Duration: 1-½ hours
Equipment: Life vest, visor, fins, snorkel tube
Does not include neoprene suit (wetsuit)
Wetsuit rental: $5.00 USD
Not recommended for people with high blood pressure,
diabetes or heart trouble
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Bay Snuba
Diving without a tank
The Bay Snuba tour departs Xcaret's beach and takes
place at a 20 feet depth. It all begins with a
briefing on equipment use and underwater
communication. One of our expert guides will lead
and show you the best spots underwater as well as
the best way to enjoy this experience, and will be
ready to assist you in every moment.
Snuba is the new sport that combines the technology
of scuba diving with the ease of snorkeling. Enjoy
the comfort of leaving your tank on a floating raft
on the surface. Breathing is possible through a
regulator connected to the tank and the rest of your
equipment consists of a mask, fins and lead-weighted
belt to allow neutral flotation.
This activity has limited availability so it is very
important that you make your reservation at the Main
Plaza upon arrival to the Park.
Come to admire the wide variety of marine species
that live at the bottom of Xcaret's Bay and live a
once in a lifetime experience practicing this new
sport!
Xcaret Bay Snuba
Price: $45.00 USD
Winter Schedules: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30 /
Summer: 11:30 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00
Only 8 people per tour.
Duration: 1 hr.
Depth: 22 ft / 7 m
Recommendations: Know how to swim.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with
high blood pressure, diabetes or heart trouble
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Reef Snuba
The Reef Snuba will take you onboard a ship to a
near reef called "Barracuda" that has a wide variety
of tropical fish and turtles. On the way there, our
guides will give you all the information you need to
best carry out this activity that takes about one
hour and 15 minutes. You will go down to the sea
bottom guided and supervised by one of our expert
divers who will always be ready to assist you and
show you the best views of the reef.
Snuba is the new sport that combines the technology
of scuba diving with the ease of snorkeling. Enjoy
the comfort of leaving your tank on a floating raft
on the surface. Breathing is possible through a
regulator connected to the tank and the rest of your
equipment consists of a mask, fins and lead-weighted
belt to allow neutral flotation.
This activity has limited availability so it is very
important that you make your reservation at the Main
Plaza upon arrival to the Park.
Come to admire the barrier reef and the wide variety
of marine species of the Mexican Caribbean!
Xcaret Snuba
Price: $54.00 USD
Winter Schedules: 10:45, 12:00, 1:15, 14:30 y 15:45
/ Summer: 11:45 - 13:00 - 14:15 - 15:30 - 16:45
Only 8 people per tour.
Duration: 1:15 hr.
Underwater picture included.
Wetsuit rental included.
Depth: 22 ft / 7 m
Recommendations: Know how to swim.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with
high blood pressure, diabetes or heart trouble
Diving without a tank and enjoy the Mexican
Caribbean Reef.
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Sea Trek
Xcaret Sea Trek, our spectacular underwater walk, is
the simplest and most natural way to interact with
the wonders of the underwater world at Xcaret. All
you need is your swimsuit and we`ll provide you with
a helmet with which you can breathe normally
underwater without even getting your hair wet.
For Sea Trek, unlike snorkeling tour or scuba diving
, you don´t need any sort of special training. Even
those who don´t know how to swim can enjoy this
wonderful adventure. Our expert Sea trek instructors
will give you a brief explanation of how to
communicate with them under water and you will be
ready to immerse yourself and enjoy an underwater
stroll.
Our guides you will take you down to the reef to
show you the different species of tropical fish that
live there and you will be even be able to feed them
in total safety.
The crystalline waters at Xcaret and the special Sea
trek helmet will allow you to have a magnificent
view of the underwater world and, once there, you
will not want to leave.
Xcaret is one of the few places in the world where
you can do Sea trek. A great activity for those who
don´t swim and for the whole family!
Stroll along the bottom of the sea
Xcaret Riviera Maya Sea Trek Schedules
Summer:
10:00 AM to 17:00 PM Winter:
10:00 AM to 16:30 PM
Price $45.00 USD
Depth: 5 meters, (approx. 16.5 feet)
Duration: 30 minutes
Sessions: Every half hour
Equipment:
Helmet and diving boots
Wetsuit not included
Wetsuit rental: 5.00 USD
Age Requirement:
8 years or older
Recommendations:
This activity is recommended for those who don't
know how to swim.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with
high blood pressure, diabetes or heart trouble.
Explore fantastic underwater gardens.
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Underground Rivers
Slip through ancient caves and amazing formations.
The Underground Rivers attraction of Xcaret invites
you to explore their crystalline waters and marvel
at this ancient creation of Mexican Nature. Dare to
explore and enjoy an experience that is unique in
the world.
The soft and refreshing currents of these two
Underground Rivers will take you for more than one
kilometer to discover ancient Mayan sinkholes,
magical caves, rock formations and marine fossils.
These Playa del Carmen natural wonders are lit, at
certain points, by beams of light which make the
rivers even more beautiful to the eyes of the
visitor.
Both Underground Rivers end near the Mexican
Caribbean Sea, next to the mangroves inhabited by a
group of spectacular pink flamingoes.
For your comfort, you will find six different exits
on your way where you can stop and relax, enjoy the
warm rays of the sun and the tropical jungle before
you continue this unforgettable adventure.
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Lagoon -
Enjoy the sacred lagoon.
Between the jungle and the beach, a quiet lagoon
shimmers. The air is filled with the exotic sounds
of tropical birds that inhabit several small islets
dotting the lagoon and the dense tropical vegetation
that surrounds it.
The passageways, caves and coves are the perfect
place to start an unforgettable exploration of the
lagoon’s crystal clear water, multicolored fish and
tropical environment.
Hammocks are strategically hung along the banks for
sunbathing and relaxing the way the Mayas do.
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Beach -
Lay back and enjoy the quiet beauty of Xcaret's
beach.
Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation and rest at
the Cancun Mexico Beach in Xcaret surrounded by the
charm of the tropical palapas and palm trees. The
Beach at Xcaret is definitely the perfect place for
those who want to relax body and spirit.
Nothing can beat walking on the talcum powder white
sands of the Caribbean, immersing yourself into the
soft and crystalline water of the bay, sinking into
a giant innertube while your eyes get lost in the
white bottom of the sea and your skin is seduced by
the warm Mexican sun.
Dressed in sun and sea, you will be able to rest on
the beach chairs under the shade of the palm trees
and enjoy the breathtaking views of Xcaret bay.
Let yourself be pampered at our excellent bar and
snack bar which will be the perfect treat in your
well deserved rest.
Being in contact with the sea, the sand and the
beautiful views of Mexico´s Sacred Paradise make you
feel at peace with nature.
The Beach at Xcaret is the best place, no doubt
about it, to recharge batteries and continue with
the next adventure.
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Natural Inlets
Waves turn these inlets into natural Jacuzzis ! Dive
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XCARET means little inlet,and it owes its name to
this enchanting sea water entrance which forms an
Inlet of beautiful blue tones, home to hundreds of
tropical fish and a sacred site for Mayan culture.
This inlet, full of history and mysticism, was one
of the most important ports of shelter for Mayan
seamen who navigated the Yucatan peninsula
transporting merchandise in long canoes.
It was also a place honored by the Mayan culture
from where they set off to Cozumel to worship the
goddess Ixchel, after purifyings their bodies and
souls in the sacred sinkholes.
Framed by the greenery of the jungle and the blue
waters of the Caribbean Sea, The Xcaret Inlet
invites you to plunge into its clear magical water
and discover its fascinating marine life.
If you want to learn how to snorkel you have found
the right place; the calm and clear waters of this
amazing natural inlet are home to an endless number
of colorful fish.
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Dolphin Swim
programs
Experience the magical sensation of swimming with
the dolphins in paradise! Xcaret gives you the
possibility of swimming freely with the most
intelligent and charismatic species in the ocean,
the dolphins.
The interactive Dolphin Swim programs at Xcaret are
without a doubt the experience that closest approach
swimming with them in their natural habitat, as our
dolphinariums has been adapted to the natural ocean
inlets of the Caribbean thus giving them enough
space and an environment where they can feel the
natural rhythm of the Mexican Caribbean Ocean.
Play, learn and interact with our fascinating and
friendly bottlenose dolphins that truly enjoy human
company. The purpose of all our activities is that
through spending time with dolphins, we can make
conscience about respect and love that all animals
and nature deserve.
The interactive swimming with dolphins programs:
Swim with dolphins Primax – Delphinus
Swim with Dolphins - Delphinus Interax Program
Swim with Dolphins - Fun Kids – Delphinus
Training and Caring for Dolphins in Xcaret
Swim with dolphins Primax – Delphinus
The best swim with dolphins program in Cancun is at
Xcaret. Learn all about dolphins, feel all the
strength and speed when they push you through the
blue water of Xcaret (Footpush), or with their
powerful jumps over your head.
Our expert dolphin trainers will give you a complete
explanation about their anatomy, psychology, nature
and incredible ways of communicating under water.
The fun does not stop there, you will also be
surprised as they jump over your head and will
wonder at their strength as they push you through
the water (Footpush), and, also, you will be seal
your friendship with the lovely dolphin with a
tender kiss.
The program includes:
Footpush
Jumps
Kiss
Free interaction time
Signal plataform
Hug
Dive and watch bubbles (our dolphins will makes
bubbles just for fun)
Signaling dolphins
Bar jump
Swirl
Training and caring
All the attentions to our Dolphins
Schedule from Monday through Sunday:
11:00 a.m. and 14:00 hrs.
Place: Delphinus Xcaret
Lenght: 1 hour
Delphinus Primax Price:
Regular Fee $139.00 USD per person
Internet Fee $125.10 USD per person
Important:
Pictures and DVD are not included in the price.
In order to participate in any program you must buy
a ticket to enter the park
The minimum height to enjoy Delphinus Primax program
is 3.6 feet.
if your kids height is Ander 3.6 feet, they can
enjoy the Delphinus Fun Kids program accompanied by
an adult (both pay).
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Swim with Dolphins - Delphinus Interax Program
During the Interax dolphin swim program at Xcaret, a
group of majestic dolphins will swim freely with you
long enough to allow time for play and time for
touching them. Feel their skin, hear their sounds,
watch them how they gracefully swim in the water or
jump in the air.
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Swim with Dolphins - Fun Kids – Delphinus
At Xcaret, the warm and crystal clear waters of the
Mexican Caribbean will be the perfect setting to
make your dream of swim with dolphin come true.
Interact with dolphins, swim with them. Play, touch
and learn how our dolphins swim, breathe, eat and
sleep, and at the end, and the grand finale is the
thrilling experience of the dolphins leaping over
your head!
A glimpse of nature, this sophisticated Delphinus
Interax swim with dolphins program is a close look
at the habitat of these marvelous mammals, a close
encounter with their amazing abilities. This is a
great chance to spend some time with the dolphins,
swim with them and pet them.
The program inlcudes:
Jumps
Kiss
Free interaction time
Signal plataform
Hug
Signaling dolphins
Bar Jump
Mexico Dolphin Swim Program
Swimming with dolphins in cancun
Schedule From Monday through Friday:
12:00 hrs., 12:30 hrs., 13:00 hrs., 13:30 hrs.,
15:30 hrs. and 16:00 hrs.
Saturday and Sunday:
13:00 hrs. and 15:30 hrs.
Place: Delphinus Xcaret
Lenght: 35 minutes
Delphinus Interax price:
$89.00 USD per person
Delphinus Interax, Special Internet Price:
$80.10 USD per person
Don't miss this chance for an Delphinux Interax
program with Xcaret's dolphins in Mexico.
Only children taller than 43 inches are allowed in
to swim with the dolphins unaccompanied.
Important:
Pictures and DVD are not included in the price.
In order to participate in any program you must buy
a ticket to enter the park
The minimum height to enjoy Delphinus Primax program
is 3.6 feet.
if your kids height is Ander 3.6 feet, they can
enjoy the Delphinus Fun Kids program accompanied by
an adult (both pay).
Your kids can swim with dolphins in our fun kids
program, the dolphins get closer to their new
friends, play with them and jump clear out of the
water to surprise them. It is a great program for
all ages.
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Training and Caring for Dolphins in Xcaret
In Xcaret, the dream of swimming with dolphins can
come true. Touching them, listening to them and
admiring them from a very short distance, while they
offer some aquatic acrobatics and they give a serene
smile as a sign of friendship.
At times like a whimsical, playful child, and other
times like an adult trying to learn more about
nature, the dolphin is one of the ocean’s most
interesting species, as its behavior often resembles
that of human beings.
Dolphins act as guides as they swim, interacting
with our visitors at Xcaret during a long time in a
free, calm and relaxed way, demonstrating the great
ability they possess to interact with human beings.
Swimmers learn about dolphins and they feel their
strength and speed as they are propelled by them in
the water and as they watch them jump over their
heads.
Our Xcaret Swim with Dolphins programs, some of the
best in the world as constantly rated by our park
visitors, surely make up for one of the best
experiences that tourists can find in Cancun Mexico.
Training and caring
All the attentions to our Dolphins
ALL THE ATTENTION AND CARE
The biologists of Xcaret Park and veterinarians meet
all the needs of these amazing dolphins. They
monitor their health, weight, food, and in some
facilities they conduct research on their behavior
to present their findings at international
conferences.
Here, dolphins are treated with care and respect;
their well being is always the main priority. In
fact, biologists claim that the life expectancy of a
dolphin, which is about 40 years, increases when
they are placed in captivity or semi-captivity (in
extensive areas of their natural habitat). As proof
of this, dolphins have actually been born in one of
these aquariums. The way in which baby dolphins are
brought into this world is quite an experience: they
come out of their mother’s womb tail first so as not
to drown and they emerge like torpedoes to the
surface as they take in their first breath. Their
first year is a delicate time, because dolphins are
born without antibodies, however, their mothers feed
them for one or two years, providing them with these
defenses.
Qualified dolphin trainers, who are constantly
learning new skills, spend long hours with dolphins.
At this time, the magic goes well beyond
expectations: the relationship between trainers and
dolphins is as close as that found in a family,
where every single approach of the dolphin trainer
receives an answer from the dolphin. A jump that
soars more than two meters up in the air, a tail
dance, a flipper greeting, a friendly sound, and
other underwater tricks, are some of the ways in
which dolphins show their fondness and approval.
Due to their high cognitive capability, these
animals understand every instruction their trainers
give them. Dolphins have the ability to associate
and this allows them to translate each sign and to
develop a series of perfectly synchronized
movements. With a so-called target pole, which
function as an extension of their trainer’s hand,
dolphins learn to identify instructions until they
develop a language that allows them to establish a
sophisticated communication with their trainer.
Ancestral Maya saw the dolphin as a sacred animal
and a source of inspiration for the creation of
myths and legends. Today dolphins contribute to
aquatic therapies and humanities disciplines, and
experience has shown that all they lack is being
able to talk.
In Xcaret, the dream of swimming with dolphins can
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Extraordinary Shows
Xcaret Spectacular Night comes at the end of an
entire day full of adventures at the Eco Park. In
the Valley of the Scents, the deep call of
pre-Hispanic drums resonate in the night air and the
wind carries the notes of ocarinas, bells and conch
shells. The priests and Mayan warriors, wrapped in
the smoke of incense, announce an unprecedented
cultural and historic journey in the Grand Tlachco,
the large theatre that has a seating capacity of
6,000. Accompanied by the song of the conch shells
and other pre-Hispanic musical instruments, Mayan
children open the spectacle singing in chorus an
ancestral legend. For more information about the
attractions in Xcaret, please click below the
performance of your interest...
Ball Game -
Voladores de
Papantla - Mexican
Charreria -
Xcaret Mexico Spectacular Performance -
Xcaret Night Dinner
Ball Game
One of Xcaret’s objectives is to disseminate the
culture heritage of the Mexican people and the Mayan
culture. At sunset, the Park is transformed with
wonderful shows, including the pre-Hispanic ball
game announced by the tankules (wooden drums) that
resound through the afternoon silence.
Originating more than 3,500 years ago, the ball game
was a political/religious activity widely played
throughout Mesoamerica facing captured nobles
against their conquerors. In this ritual game,
considered a cosmic metaphor, the ball simulated the
trajectory of the stars, and the players determined
their path through the firmament. During the
conquest, the Spanish forbade the game and nearly
succeeded in eradicating it. However, it survived in
some regions of Mexico under the name of Ulama.
Today, Xcaret presents a demonstration of this
ancient game. The ball court new recreates the
architectural style of Monte Alban (in Oaxaca) and
Copan (in Honduras). The heavy rubber ball (weighing
some 8.5 pounds) rolls and bounces against the
sloped side walls. The objective is to pass the ball
through the stone rings embedded high up on these
walls, using only the hips.
Through this presentation, Xcaret has rescued and
disseminated a millenary tradition. What was once
only imagined from the archaeological remains of
ball courts throughout Mesoamerica has come
spectacularly to life at Xcaret.
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Voladores de
Papantla
Four bird men of Totonacan blood will descend from
the top of the universal tree, doing circles in the
air. 30 meters above ground the leader dances and
plays pre-Hispanic instruments.
These are the Papantla flyers worshipping the sun
god. This impressive show of courage and faith of
the Papantla fliers at Xcaret is an ancient ceremony
which originated in the state of Veracruz in the
Gulf of Mexico to ask for a good harvest and
fertility.
The fliers, representing the four elements and the
four cardinal points, go up a 30 meter pole and tied
by their waist jump head first into the air with
their arms open. The fliers make their way down each
going around the pole exactly 13 times which amounts
to the number of months in the Mayan calendar.
The Flying Men of Papantla
Added up, they symbolize the 52 years of the
pre-Hispanic cosmic cycle after which a new sun is
born and life begins again. Without a rope around
him , the leader dances on top of the pole. He turns
to each one of the cardinal points beginning by the
west which is the origin of life.
He is the main flier that guides the descent of the
other four while playing the flute which symbolizes
the song of the birds and the drum which represents
the voice of god.
You can enjoy this worship ritual in its
presentation outdoors where they also represent the
dance of the Huahuas and also at night in the Xcaret
Spectacular Mexico night show. It is something not
to be missed!
This is a ceremony dedicated to the Sun god asking
for fertility and good crops. The four flying men
represent the four elements earth, air, fire and
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Mexican Charreria
In the afternoons, we invite you to the magnificent
equestrian show where you will witness a splendid
demonstration of the skills, colors and festive
atmosphere that usually surround the charreadas or
equestrian tradition shows.
The hacienda, the stables, and La Cocina restaurant
of the Mexican corner in Xcaret are the perfect
surroundings of the performing arena where daring
charros and adelitas and their horses will surprise
you with the charro shows of skill..
This festivity includes the equestrian exhibitions,
competition, horse skill events, colorful costumes
and music.
With gallantry, the charros ride their aztec horses
of the best lineage and do their trick with the rope
flourishes, reins competitions and other equestrian
skills.
Mexican Rodeo Show
The beautiful young women riders, the adelitas,
riding like amazons, adorn the Mexican fiesta at
Xcaret with their beautiful costumes and their
skillfully choreographed skirmishes.
The precision of these great riders, as they perform
highly difficult routines and precision patterns
give the audience the feeling they are watching a
dance performance full of color and tradition.
Enjoy the Charreria, the music and Mexican fiesta; a
great opening act for the surprises that await you
at the Xcaret Spectacular Mexico night Show.
Schedules: Summer: 5:20 PM and Winter: 4:20 PM
Every afternoon in our traditional Mexican Corner,
we present a show in which horses and their riders
exhibit their skills in Mexican rodeo tricks. The
lady riders, called Adelitas, gallop through the
choreographed exercises of the “Escaramuza” just
inches away from the stands
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Xcaret Mexico Spectacular Performance
Joy and inspiration are the essence of this gala
where 300 artists on stage will delight you with the
best of culture, music and regional dances of
Mexico.
The Xcaret Spectacular Mexico Night Show is without
a doubt the best folklore show in Mexico and the
best known world wide When the sun sets, the call of
the mystical pre-Hispanic drums and the melancholic
sound of the sea shells will invite you to enjoy our
Spectacular Night Show. It is a splendid feast of
color, sound and traditions.
The fire lights up the Valley of Scents where Mayan
warriors and priests, surrounded by incense and
copal, guard the way to the Gran Tlachco. This
majestic theater that can hold 6,000 spectators is
ready to surprise you with the most beautiful show
of prehispanic and popular culture.
The celebration begins with a journey through space
and time to the age old legends about the origins of
creation. Pre-Hispanic instruments, magnificent
costumes and the voices of Mayan children exemplify
the respectful relationship between humans and
nature which ruled tribal life in ancient Mexico.
Xcaret Spectacular Nights
Next, you will witness the impressive skills of the
ball game players, a sacred ritual of classic
cultures in Middle America. The Pre-Hispanic ball
game and the fire ball game are both artfully played
and presented in their historical and cultural
context.
The journey continues and you will live through
several episodes of Mexican history: The conquest by
the Spaniards, the evangelization, the merger of two
races and the golden age of the 30`s and 40`s
followed by a fabulous presentation of regional
dances and songs from every corner of Mexico.
Multicolored dresses, horses, riders and mariachis
will lead you to a grand finale full of surprises in
the celebration of life and the beauty of Mexican
culture presented to you in the Xcaret Spectacular
Night Show.
Note: You need no reservation as this show is
included in your entrance ticket.
Schedules:
Summer: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Winter: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Xcaret Night Dinner
Relax in a reserved section of the “Gran Tlachco”
Theater while you delight to fine Mexican cuisine
and watch the show.
Enjoy the incredible exprerience of the Xcaret
Spectacular Mexico nigh show with an added plus, our
dinner package. Relax in an area reserved for you at
the Gran Tlachco as you get a taste of mexican food
while watching this grand celebration.
In this collective ritual full of traditions, music,
song and dance something that could not be left out
is food, a symbolic and sacred object in prehispanic
ceremonies. Become a part of this celebration
filling your senses with the delight of the feast
Xcaret has prepared for you; An original mixture of
regional and international food to satisfy even the
most demanding palates. A preferencial seating area
is there for you at the Tlachco. Our excellent
waiter service will tend to your every need while
you enjoy a welcome drink before the show even
starts without having to move out of your seat.
Delicious appetizers will make you hungry for more
which will come in the shape of an entrée and a main
course. Wine, beer or sodas are available as the
perfect accompaniment for your meal.. And finally,
make the end of this Mexican fiesta sweet with a
taste of our dessert selection. Allow the sounds and
tastes of Mexico be the perfect closing to this
memorable day at Xcaret, Mexico´s Sacred Paradise.
Dinner at the Great Tlachco
Your Dinner package includes:
- Reserved seating for the Xcaret Spectacular Mexico
show at the Gran Tlachco theater
- Cheese Appetizers
- Two entrées to chose from and a main course
- Two drinks: red or white wine.
- A selection of Mexican desserts
- Taxes
MENU
Cheese Plate
Assortment of cheeses that includes roquefort, goat
and cream cheese, served with fish salad and salmon
canapés
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Trio of miniquesadillas
Assortment quesadillas of crab, huitlacoche and
epazote cheese, served with guacamole
or
Mixed Salad
Combination of different lettuces with jicama,
cucumber, tomato and avocado, covered with toasted
sesame and cilantro dressing
or
Octopus Carpaccio
Thin slices of cooked octopus and potatoes dipped in
olive oil and vinegar
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Mixed Brochette
Chicken, beef, shrimp and fish on a skewer,
accompanied with roasted cambray potatoes and soaked
in lime sauce
or
Mezcal Shrimp
Shrimp flambéed in mezcal and served with prickly
pear stuffed of panela cheese
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Dessert Trilogy
Miniature fruit tart, chocolate fondant and opera,
served with sauce of coffee
or
Mexican Sherbets
Lemon-lime, mango, custard apple and guava
Prices: Adults $45.00 USD - Chldren $22.50 USD
(additional to your entrance ticket or Xcaret tour )
Note: The Dinner package is available all week long.
Schedules:
Summer: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Winter: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Flora and Fauna
Aquarium
- Butterfly
Pavilion - Deer
Shelter - Jaguar
Island -
Mushroom Farm -
Regional
Wildlife Enclosure
Aquarium
Explore the world at the bottom of the sea without
getting wet. This tranquil spot teaches you the
importance of various types of reefs and shows you
some amazing marine plants and animals.
If there is any magic in our planet you will
definitely find it in the exotic underwater kingdom
of the Coral Reef Aquarium.
The Coral Reef Aquarium at Xcaret makes it possible
for all to admire treasures that had once been the
sole privilege of divers to see.
Admire, touch and learn in this unique aquarium, one
of a kind in all of America. The Xcaret Aquarium is
one of the only aquariums in the world where you
will have the opportunity to experience at close
range the delicate biodiversity of the multicolored
underwater gardens of the Mexican Caribbean.
Explore the fascinating reef in Caribbean waters
surrounded by a rainbow of hundreds of colorful
fish, hard and soft coral, anemones, sponges, star
fish and crustaceans among many others.
Our exhibits show you the different ecosystems in
these magnificent coral reefs at different depths.
Interactive exhibits will allow you to put your
fingers to the test and touch some of these
wonderful species.
Aquarium Coral Reef
Your underwater journey ends at the extraordinary
shark tank and before you leave you will be able to
see dolphins at play under water through a window
that allows a peek into their dolphinarium. After
this, leave your shell behind and come encounter the
turtles at home.
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Butterfly Pavilion
Considered one of the largest and most spectacular
in the world, Xcaret´s Butterfly Pavilion invites
you to admire a wide variety of native butterflies
flying free.
A free flight area of 3,500 m2 in size and 15 meters
in height with multi-level gardens, a cascade, and
the tropical jungle, are the scenery you will find
in this magical home of 20 reproduction area.
You will bear witness to a miraculous metamorphosis
at our reproduction area where all the stages of
their life cycle are shown.
Be awed by watching them coming out from their
chrysalis or pupa with their new colored wings!.
Valued by ancient cultures as a symbol of beauty and
mysticism, the Aztecs saw butterflies as the souls
of the warriors who died in battle or by sacrifice.
Another legend tells of how butterflies flew to
heaven and became the stars.
Xcaret Butterfly Pavilion
Today it may seem that their only purpose is to
delight us with their beauty and make us feel like
children again, however, this is not true; they are
great pollination agents and indicators of changes
in the environment.
We recommend you visit the Butterfly Pavilion in the
morning, when the sun begins to heat up, as then,
you can find more of this beautiful colorful flowers
in motion, flying around in the exuberant vegetation
of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Xcaret’s Butterfly Pavilion is the first butterfly
nursery in Mexico and, with its 37,600 square feet
of tropical vegetation and almost 50-foot high
ceilings, is one of the largest in the world. See
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Deer Shelter
Among the diversity of fauna at Xcaret one that had
to be present was the deer, a cultural symbol of the
Yucatan Peninsula and an important representative of
its biological richness.
Take a peek into their world and let yourself be
captivated by their sweet eyes.
Deer were animals Mayans greatly valued as they were
the symbol of all things sacred.
The legend says that Itzamna decided to create a
land so beautiful that everyone that knew it would
want to live there.
That is when he created the land of the Mayab and
handed it over to to the Mayan people so they could
inhabit it, selecting three animals to represent
them: the pheasant,the deer and the snake.
In Mayan mythology it was the deer that created the
moon´s sexual organs with its hoof, it was also
admired because of its beauty and its agility. Deer
meat was part of Mayan food and greatly valued for
its taste.
Its skin was used to draw and write many of their
important codexes. White tailed deer and temazate or
brocket deer can be seen at Xcaret with their young.
They are born with white spots on their coats which
help them to be mimetic, to blend into the
vegetation, and protect themselves from predators
such as the ocelot and the jaguar.
Xcaret, Mexico´s Sacred Paradise, is committed to
its goal that one of the most beautiful species in
local fauna will not become just a memory.
The deer refuge at Xcaret is carrying out a
successful reproduction program of this protected
species.
There are many mammal species in Xcaret that provide
some wonderful experiences during your visit as you
open a window into their world. White Tail and
Brocket deer, a miniature variety, with their fawn
can be seen at the park.
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Jaguar Island
Jaguars, hunters by nature, play amongst the
islands’ large, leafy trees. Telescopes are
strategically placed to provide the best views of
these strong, graceful cats.
Xcaret’s mammals always open new worlds of wonder
for the parks’ visitors.
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Mushroom Farm
The farm’s objective is to share the simple
technology of regional mushroom cultivation with the
rural communities of the region, which only requires
a compost of wheat or barley and dry leaves. This
can be very beneficial to these communities since
mushrooms are highly nutritive. Delicious dishes
made from recently harvested mushrooms may be
sampled at the Park’s restaurants.
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Tapir House
Meet our friendly tapir named Poloc, which means
chubby in Maya. This is one of the rarest and least
known species in our Eco Park
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Regional
Wildlife Enclosure
This area is filled with hundreds of birds and
different species of regional wildlife, some of
which are in danger of extinction.
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Exhibitions / Tours
Archaeological Vestiges
- Mayan Village -
Paradise River -
Scenic Tower -
Xcaret Main Plaza -
San
Francisco de Asis Chapel -
Xpá /
Xcaret Spa
Archaeological
Vestiges
The Mayans, the best known classic civilization of
Middle America, built one of their main cities and
ceremonial centers at Xcaret.
You can find Archaeological Sites at Xcaret where
you will discover the vestiges of the rich cultural
heritage that these incredible mathematicians,
astronomers and architects left to mankind.
Xcaret (little inlet), used to be the ancient port
of Polé and it was also one of the most important
trade and maritime ports that had its golden days in
the Late Post-Classic period (1400-1517 AC).
Within the natural shelter of the inlet, boats
carrying honey, copal, jade and gold ornaments,
obsidian knifes and other merchandise, were
unloaded. It was here, in the waters of the sacred
sinkhole, where the Mayans purified their bodies to
then board their boats and travel to Cozumel where
they worshipped Ixchel, goddess of fertility.
You can take advantage of our Archaeological Site
tour where an expert guide will give you a full
explanation about Mayan culture, history and the
different types of constructions there are according
to the period.
Wander around this fascinating Archaelogical Sites,
symbols of worship to the gods, and feel the special
vibrations of this place, selected by the Mayans
because of its important center of energy.
With over 1,00 years’ history, the ancient city of
Pole (modern-day Xcaret) was once both, a major
walled ceremonial center and a thriving port and
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Mayan Village
Xcaret opens the doors so you can walk into Mayan
daily life and invites you to travel through time
visiting a replica of a Mayan Village.
There, you will be able to witness to how common
people lived at the time when the extraordinary
Mayan civilization inhabited this land.
As in all ancient cities, Mayan people lived in the
outskirts while its center was exclusive for palaces
and temples.
The beautiful replicas of the Mayan houses at Xcaret
show you their circular architecture. Wood and palm
leaf roofs were the key elements in construction in
order to keep the buildings cool all year round.
The magical attraction of Mayan customs and
traditions can be experienced through the work of
their craftsmen and weavers.
Dressed in the traditional attire, they will show
you their creativity as they carve animals and god
shapes in wood or make beautiful crafts the way they
learned from their ancestors.
Mayan Village
A canoe floats through the water loaded with fruit
and food. Mayan women make tortillas out of corn,
the Mayans main and sacred to them. An ancient
altar, a fountain, and a Mayan mirror are also some
of the important elements in this wonderful journey
through the living history of the Mayan people.
Take a trip through time visiting a replica of a
Mayan Village. Ancient Mayan cities were built
starting from a central hub where palaces and
temples were erected
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Paradise River
The Paradise River, one of our most recent and
enjoyable Xcaret Attractions, has become a favorite
of those who want to experience one of Xcaret´s
rivers without getting wet.
In this ecological tour you will be surrounded by
the sounds of the water and the magical atmosphere
of the Playa del Carmen tropical jungle´s secret
whispers: The rich flora and fauna of the Yucatan
Peninsula will amaze you while you float down the
crystalline river waters on a raft.
During the 20 minute ride, an oarsman from the
region will take you through the Paradise River and
the Tropical Jungle Trail where you will be able to
view deer, howling monkeys, macaws and iguanas as
well as the richness of the Cancun Quintana Roo
jungle.
Breath in the peace and tranquility that nature can
offer give and open up your eyes to discover the
many secrets of this exotic journey through Xcaret.
One of the Eco Park newest attractions designed for
those who want to experience the Xcaret rivers but
prefer not to swim.
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Scenic Tower
Go up into the sky in our Scenic Tower. Admire the
breathtaking view of Mexico´s Sacred Paradise from
where the sky, the Caribbean ocean and the Riviera
Maya come together in a circular landscape that goes
beyond the reach of human eyes. Xcaret´s Scenic
Tower has a capacity for 72 passengers and goes up
to 80 meters above ground.
Nothing will bring you closer to the vision of the
Mayas who believed earth was a giant crocodile
floating in water allowing the exuberant vegetation
of the tropical jungle to grow on its back. You will
be able to take in every angle of this Mexican
Caribbean treasure and its surroundings as the tower
rotates 360 degrees.
Take a mental picture to make the most beautiful
postcard of this bird´s eye view of the Caribbean
coast with its white beaches and the tops of the
jungle trees. Scattered in the green jungle you will
be able to see the palapa roofs, the imposing
Tlachco theater, the mayan ball game and the white
bell tower of Saint Francis of Assissi Chapel.
The sky, the sea, the inlet, the rivers, and the
lagoon give this extraordinary view a tinge of blue.
Admire this paradise from an 80 meters height
spinning panoramic tower. You will have the best
view of this jewel of the Mexican Caribbean.
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Xcaret Main Plaza
The contemporary style of the Xcaret Main Plaza
contrasts harmoniously with the many exhibits of
Mayan artifacts.
There are also samples of contemporary Mexican art
and scale models of 12 of the major ancient Mayan
cities.
You can also view a replica of a typical Mexican
village and even see quail eggs in their incubators.
In addition, the Xcaret Main Plaza has an
information center, a photographic center, bathrooms
with dressing rooms and lockers, snack bar, a shop
where you can find everything from film to beautiful
Mayan textiles, a lookout point with a panoramic
view of the park, and live music daily at sunset.
The contemporary style of the Xcaret Main Plaza
contrasts harmoniously with the many exhibits of
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San
Francisco de Asis Chapel
Mass is celebrated in this beatiful Chapel
ovelooking the sea every Sunday at 4:30 PM
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Xpá - Xcaret Spa
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage nearby a lagoon
fed by the water of an ancestral Underground River;
or you'd rather take an original massage on a
hammock or on a hammock chair.
Xpá
A charming and original concept of relaxation in
Xcaret. Xpá offers several types of massages for
relaxing body and spirit.
Located at a natural lagoon with energized waters
coming from an ancient Underground River, the place
perfectly blends in with the singing of birds and
the tropical fish passing beneath the massage
tables. This is a truly unique experience.
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Entrance and Tour Prices. |
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( Per visitor )
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| Xcaret Basic
Admission Adult |
$ 62.10 U.S.D.
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Prices shown include tax
Children’s Promotion:
Children under 40" free entrance.
Children between 40" to 55" pay only 50% of the
adult price.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES |
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Tlachco Dinner
Adult |
$ 45.00 U.S.D.
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Tlachco Dinner
Children |
$ 22.50 U.S.D.
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Xcaret Swim
with Dolphins Primax Adult
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$ 125.10 U.S.D.
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Xcaret Swim
with Dolphins Interax |
$ 80.10 U.S.D.
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Snorkeling
Tour |
$ 30.60 U.S.D.
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Snorkeling
Companion Tour |
$ 24.30 U.S.D.
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Bay Snuba
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$ 40.50 U.S.D.
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Reef Snuba
Tour Adult |
$ 48.60 U.S.D.
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Sea Trek
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$ 40.50 U.S.D.
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